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Voters across Elmont, Franklin Square, and Sewanhaka sent a powerful message of on May 20, overwhelmingly approving over $430 million in combined school budgets that will bring sweeping improvements—from new teaching positions and pre-K expansions to cutting-edge career programs and upgraded school facilities.
With hammers in hand and hearts full of purpose, more than 30 volunteers gathered in Valley Stream to give a disabled family the gift of freedom, safety, and dignity in their own home.
Teens in Franklin Square came together on May 1 for a night of food, friendship, and feel-good crafting at the Howie’s Heart Teen Buffet of Kindness.
For over half a century, the Christian Mothers of St. Catherine of Sienna Parish have turned spring cleaning into community service—raising vital funds through their beloved annual rummage sale to church programs and those in need.
Veterans, bikers, and community came together in Elmont for the 18th annual Bike Blessing barbecue—a heartfelt event honoring military service, promoting safety, and celebrating the strong bonds formed on the road and in service.
Franklin Square residents, civic leaders, and local businesses ed forces in a grassroots cleanup effort to restore pride and beauty to the community’s busy downtown district.
Franklin Square roads are finally getting the makeover residents have waited decades for—starting with a bold plan to repave 10% of the neighborhood’s streets this year.
Franklin Square’s rich history came to life on April 26 as historian Paul van Wie unveiled his latest book chronicling the community’s journey from farmland to suburbia—drawing a crowd eager to celebrate their hometown roots.
Mark your calendars: Elmont residents head to the polls May 20 to decide the future of local schools and libraries in a pivotal budget vote and Board of Education election. Meet the nine candidates running for the school board this year.
Library leadership is up for grabs in Elmont—here’s who’s running and what they stand for.
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Over time, I asked my campus communities to think about what it means to be an ethical person, and our roles and obligations as of society. Could we remain silent when we knew of social and economic injustice?
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The sun is back, high in the sky, and with it comes a timely reminder: Don’t forget the sunscreen.
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