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Mostly Cloudy Halloween to mark Franklin Square Horror House’s last day
Almost 24 years ago, Joe Allocco dressed up as Leatherface from “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and revved his chainsaw when neighborhood children stopped by his Norbay Street home on Halloween, …
Franklin Square residents meet the candidates
Franklin Square residents had the chance to meet local candidates at the Franklin Square Public Library’s third annual Candidates Night on Oct. 10. “It’s a great chance to see the people who …
Franklin Square residents prepare for eviction
For years, Maria Fitzsimons has invited the homeless to stay at her house in Franklin Square. But next month, Fitzsimons might become homeless herself.
Franklin Square welcomes new landmark
Franklin Square officially has a new landmark, after the Hempstead Town Board voted unanimously on Oct. 2 to grant the hamlet’s movie theater historic status. The Franklin Theatre, which became …
Soup kitchen to close in Elmont
Five and a half years ago, Monsignor Richard Figliozzi invited the Pope Francis Hospitality Center to operate a food pantry and soup kitchen out of the former St. Vincent de Paul School in Elmont. …
Elmont resident stars in horror movie
McGregory Frederique thought he was going to play an announcer in the new film “Devastation: End of Life,” but when the makeup artists started caking his face with white face paint, he said, “It hit me: I’m going to be the first black clown.”
Alden Terrace dads bring kids to school
More than 40 fathers, uncles and grandfathers lined the entrance of the Alden Terrace School to applaud the school’s scholars as they entered the building on Sept. 17. Principal Shawnée …
James-Pierre challenges Blakeman in Town 3rd Council District
Democrat Shari James-Pierre is challenging incumbent Republican Bruce Blakeman for the Town of Hempstead’s 3rd Councilmanic District. James-Pierre of Valley Stream is seeking to leverage her …
Tweedy faces off against Muscarella in Town C.D. 2
Tom Tweedy, former mayor of Floral Park, is challenging Tom Muscarella in the Town of Hempstead’s 2nd District race. The district encompasses Bellerose Terrace, Floral Park, Garden City, Garden …
ICE arrests undocumented immigrants in Elmont
Officers from the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations arrested 82 New Yorkers over a five-day period that ended on Sept. 25. The agency did not …
The Week Ahead
Oct. 17 - 24
Win garden chairs The Franklin Square Historical Society will host its annual gala on Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Ascension Lutheran Church. It will feature an auction of artist-painted garden chairs …