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Police: Sewanhaka security guard accused of sexually assaulting teen
An Elmont man allegedly sexually assaulted a teenager while working as a security guard at Sewanhaka High School, according to the Nassau County Police Department. more
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The Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved legislation to restrict the sale of most flavored vape products countywide.
County approves ban on most flavored vape products
The Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved legislation on Nov. 25 to restrict the sale of most flavored vape products countywide. The law’s passage follows a recent uptick in vaping-related … more
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State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky urged the state’s Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to repair the tennis courts at Hempstead Lake State Park.
Tennis court repairs under way at Hempstead Lake State Park
The tennis courts at Hempstead Lake State Park have been in disrepair for many years, according to Central Nassau County Rotary Club President Rony Kessler. The courts’ surfaces are cracked, and … more
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Muslim students and parents petitioned the Sewanhaka Board of Education to include the Eid holidays on the calendar next year. They were supported by the Rev. Danilo Archbold, pastor of New Jerusalem Pentecostal Church in Elmont, fourth from right.
Muslims seek days off for holidays
Farhana Islam, a Sewanhaka School District parent, choked up when recounting to the Board of Education on Nov. 26 how she felt hearing Muslim students describe how frustrated they are that they must … more
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Kathryn McCusker iced a cake at the Sapienza Bake Shop on Nov. 29.
Franklin Square, Elmont businesses gear up for the holidays
Store managers and owners throughout Franklin Square and Elmont are gearing up for the holiday rush, when hundreds of people are expected to patronize their businesses. At Sapienza Bake Shop, 400 … more
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Oswald Wallace III grew up in Elmont, and is now a renowned artist under the name OzzyOz_Da_Vyrus.
Elmont native returns to New York for art signing
As soon as Oswald Wallace III could hold a pencil, he could draw. “You’d give him a piece of paper and a pencil and he’d be quiet until either the pencil ran out or the paper ran out,” his … more
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Anya Anderson, third from right, received a citation and a 10-year smoke detector for her work.
Franklin Square & Munson Fire Department honors local students
Members of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire Department honored students who won the 2019 Fire Prevention Poster and Essay Contest on Nov. 25. The members handed each of the winners a certificate … more
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Emma Essig, 8, told Santa Claus what she wanted for Christmas at Garden World’s tree lighting on Dec. 1.
Garden World lights up the night in Franklin Square
Garden World, a nursery in Franklin Square, held a Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 1. It featured free popcorn, cookies and hot cider; Christmas carolers; a story time with Santa Claus; photo … more
A house fire on South Corona Avenue left one firefighter injured.
Valley Stream house fire leaves firefighter injured
A Valley Stream firefighter was injured when replying to a house fire on South Corona Avenue on Dec. 4. The Valley Stream Fire Department received a call about an electrical malfunction that … more
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Army veteran and barber student from Barber and Beauty Institiute of New York in Hempstead, Raeisi Daniels cuts Marine, Tom Holloran’s hair during the winter Veteran Stand Down at the Freeport Armory in Freeport on Nov. 26.
Veteran Stand Down giving the best
The mission is to support retired military personnel with a range of services and resources and according to Ralph Esposito, director of the county Veterans Agency — “the event is a mission to … more
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