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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.
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 …
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 …
Elmont man arrested for driving drunk with child
An Elmont man was arrested on Nov. 28 at 9:20 p.m. for drunk driving with a child in the car. According to Nassau County police, Manuel B. Asuncion, 46, was driving a Suzuki SUV and struck the …
Four run for fire commissioner in Franklin Square, Elmont
Franklin Square and Elmont residents will vote for one fire commissioner in their respective communities on Dec. 10. The commissioners are volunteers, overseeing their towns’ fire department, …
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 …
Macmillan responds to embargo criticism
Following months of criticism, Macmillan Publishers has officially decided to limit e-book availability to public libraries nationwide. The UK-based company, which publishes books around the …
Elmont residents celebrate fall
Elmont residents had the opportunity to celebrate their community and the cooler weather at the Elmont Memorial Library’s Fall Festival on Nov. 2. The afternoon-long event featured crafts, …
Elmont athletic director named to Hall of Fame
Chris Agostino has dedicated his career to coaching boys’ basketball on Long Island. He started out as an assistant varsity coach in Amityville, then became the head coach at Oyster Bay and Harborfields Central School District, before being named the athletic director at Elmont Memorial High School five years ago.
Elmont residents get antiques appraised
More than 20 Elmont residents had their antiques appraised at the library as part of Eddie Costello Sr.’s Antiques Roadshow. One of the biggest winners of the afternoon was Gabriel Sinagra, who …
The Week Ahead
Dec. 5 - 12
Christmas tree lighting The Franklin Square & Munson Fire Department will hold its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at the fire department. It will feature caroling, …