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Partly Cloudy FDNY, family remember Franklin Square native Michael Haub
Eighteen years have passed since FDNY firefighter Michael Haub died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, but on Sept. 6, just days before the tragedy’s anniversary, the New York City Chief Medical …
Franklin Square residents enjoy biannual street fair
Franklin Square residents lined Franklin Avenue on Sept. 14 for the Kiwanis’ biannual street fair. “It was one of the largest attended street fairs in years,” said Carl Gerrato, the club’s …
Governor OKs gun-control bills
When her son, Nicholas, started preschool in Elmont last week, Michaelle Solages spoke to his teachers about the school’s active-shooter drills, and learned that they tell students to pretend to …
Franklin Square, Elmont school districts prepare for new vaccine requirement
Doctors and administrators throughout Franklin Square and Elmont have been busily preparing for the 2019-20 school year, when a new state law overturning religious exemptions for vaccinations takes effect.
Hempstead Republicans challenge comptroller appointment
Supervisor says criticism is another example of obstructionist politics
Town of Hempstead Republican lawmakers are challenging Supervisor Laura Gillen’s selection of Elmont resident Averil Smith as acting town comptroller, claiming the appointment violates civil service law.
H. Frank Carey student eliminated on ‘America's Got Talent'
After several months of singing his heart out on national television, Luke Islam was eliminated from the finals of “America’s Got Talent” on Sept. 11. “I’m so grateful for all of my @AGT …
Franklin Square, Elmont students remain proficient
Students throughout Elmont and Franklin Square who took the state English and mathematics test last spring scored higher than the state average, according to data from the New York State Education …
Franklin Square Civic Association to host second Community Yard Sale
More than 40 Franklin Square community members are expected to sell their unwanted goods at the Franklin Square Civic Association’s second Community Yard Sale at Rath Park’s pool parking lot on …
Floral Park officials sue to stop Belmont arena
Village of Floral Park officials filed a lawsuit on Sept. 9 in the state Supreme Court against various state agencies and New York Arena Partners in a bid to stop the Belmont Park Redevelopment Project.
Keeping the cars classic in Franklin Square
Every Tuesday evening, car enthusiasts gather at the Best Market parking lot in Franklin Square to discuss classic cars and show off their own. The night of Aug. 27 was no different, as several …
The Week Ahead
Sept. 19 - 26
The benefits of essential oils Learn about the basics of essential oils, various uses and properties and how to switch out harmful household chemicals at the Franklin Square Public Library on …