|
County Executive Bruce Blakeman declared a state of emergency on Monday in response to the federal government shutdown, announcing that Island Harvest and Long Island Cares will receive additional emergency funding to address a rise in food insecurity.
more
By Jordan Vallone
|
11/7/25
|
|
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa — a devastating Category 5 storm that tore through Jamaica with 250 mph gusts and 185 mph sustained winds — Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages joined community leaders, and members of the True Tribute Organization to launch an urgent supply and fundraising campaign for families impacted by the storm.
more
By Jordan Vallone
|
11/7/25
|
|
Renovations at Belmont Park in Elmont are progressing steadily, as the historic horse racing venue undergoes a $455 million transformation.
more
By Jordan Vallone
|
10/31/25
|
|
The glitz and glamour of the Roaring ’20s arrived at the Franklin Square Public Library on Oct. 17, as patrons were whisked away to the Jazz Age for a Great Gatsby Soirée.
more
By Jordan Vallone
|
10/31/25
|
|
A routine Sewanhaka Central High School District Board of Education meeting grew tense recently when a parent voiced concerns about Pride and transgender flags displayed in her daughter’s classroom.
more
By Emma Prashad
|
10/31/25
|
|
The Franklin Square Public Library recently participated in the Great Give Back, a community service initiative operated in tandem by the Nassau and Suffolk County Library Systems.
more
By Aidan Warshavsky
|
10/31/25
|
|
The spirit of Halloween came alive Oct. 18 as Rescuing Families hosted its 4th annual Halloween Bingo Costume Party — an evening filled with costumes, laughter, and charitable giving.
more
By Jordan Vallone
|
10/31/25
|
|
Rescuing Families Inc., a Franklin Square-based non-profit that provides free home repairs, modifications and renovation services to families with disabilities and financial hardships, held its monthly garage sale on Oct. 11 and 12, drawing supporters from near and far.
more
By Rei Wolfsohn
|
10/24/25
|
|
Sewanhaka Central High School District hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the new Career and Technical Education cosmetology building on Oct. 6.
more
By Jordan Vallone
|
10/24/25
|
|
In celebration of National Fire Prevention Week, Stewart Manor School scholars received an exciting and inspiring visit from real-life heroes — from the New York City Fire Department on Oct. 10.
more
By Jordan Vallone
|
10/24/25
|