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The scene outside of the CityMD in Franklin Square after it closed on Sunday. Urgent care centers are already seeing long lines for Covid tests, with some waiting outside of these medical centers for several hours. CityMD offers rapid tests, a regular Covid test that takes three to five days to get results and an antibody test.

Covid cases rise in Franklin Square, Elmont

There seem to be signs that the coronavirus pandemic is worsening throughout Franklin Square and Elmont — from the long lines outside urgent care centers to the constant school closures. As … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/24/20

Former U.S. Sen. Alfonse D’Amato checked into the hospital Friday after feeling ill last week.

Former Sen. D’Amato said to be recovering from Covid at St. Francis Hospital

Former U.S. Senator Alfonse D’Amato, who rose from the Hempstead town council to become a U.S. senator from New York and one of the most powerful political figures in the country, has been … more

By James Bernstein | 11/23/20

H. Frank Carey will remain closed until Nov. 30.

H. Frank Carey closed until Nov. 30

H. Frank Carey High School will remain closed until Nov. 30, Sewanhaka Central High School District Superintendent James Grossane announced on Nov. 20, after two students tested positive for the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/21/20

Sewanhaka High School was closed on Nov. 17 and 18.

More Elmont classes quarantined, schools closed

More Elmont students are learning remotely, as coronavirus cases continue to rise in the community. At the elementary school level, students at the Stewart Manor school and the Dutch Broadway … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/17/20

Vito Cortesiano, co-owner of Salvatore’s of Elmont, recently installed a tent that will allow patrons to eat outside during the winter months.

Franklin Square, Elmont residents have mixed reactions to new gathering restrictions

Helen Fries, of Franklin Square, usually celebrates Thanksgiving with about 20 family members, and was planning to do so again this year when Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that gatherings must be … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/17/20

Elmont Memorial High School will be closed on Nov. 13.

Elmont Memorial High School closed for Covid cases

Elmont Memorial High School will be closed on Friday, Superintendent James Grossane announced in a letter to parents on Nov. 12, after a student and a staff member tested positive for the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/12/20

American Legion Post 1033 First Vice President Phoebe Ervin recognized her fellow veterans at a small Veterans’ Day ceremony on Nov. 11

Elmont American Legion holds small Veterans’ Day ceremony

Rather than hold a large parade with students from all five Elmont elementary schools for Veterans’ Day this year, the American Legion Post 1033 held a small ceremony on Nov. 11 to honor those … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/11/20

Cheng Du Manager June Kwan said the restaurant is large enough for diners to be socially distanced.

Franklin Square, Elmont restaurateurs prepare for the winter

Local restaurant owners have spent lots of time and money over the past few months ensuring that their dining spaces were compliant with guidelines issued by the state Department of Health and the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/10/20

The Covert Avenue School was closed on Tuesday, after a staff member was considered a "close contact" of an individual with Covid-19.

Covert Avenue School closed for cleaning, contact tracing

The Covert Avenue School was closed on Tuesday, after Nassau County Health Department officials informed Elmont Union Free School District administrators that a staff member is considered a close … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/10/20

Covert Avenue School closed, Carlson students quarantined

The Covert Avenue School was closed on Tuesday, after Nassau County Health Department officials informed Elmont Union Free School District administrators that a staff member is considered a close … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/10/20