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Belmont Park is currently undergoing renovations scheduled to be completed in 2026. The 2024 Belmont Stakes will be run at Saratoga Race Course, and the New York Racing Association said the 2025 Belmont Stakes will also likely be run at Saratoga Race Course.

Updates on Belmont Park's reconstruction

The $455 million project to reconstruct historic Belmont Park is underway, and will shift the 2024 Belmont Stakes and likely the 2025 Belmont Stakes to Saratoga Race Course. more

By Nicole Wagner | 12/22/23

Ralph Esposito, Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce president Lisa DelliPizzi, Lori Muscarella, Jenna Muscarella, County Legislator John Giuffre, Town Councilman Tom Muscarella, Roseanne Sapienza and Andrew Sapienza wish the community a Merry Christmas at the Paul Muscarella and Paul Sapienza Memorial Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 6.

Community celebrates Christmas Tree and Menorah lighting Ceremony

Community members gathered at the Paul Muscarella and Paul Sapienza Memorial Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Elmont on Dec. 6. more

By Nicole Wagner | 12/22/23

Stewar Manor students learn railroad safety

Students at Elmont’s Stewart Manor School learned about railroad safety during a Together Railroads and Communities Keeping Safe Assembly from the Long Island Railroad on Oct. 5. more

By Nicole Wagner | 12/20/23

The Franklin Square youth football team celebrates the end of the 2023 season and their time as Warriors on the MetLife Stadium turf.

Warriors take the field at MetLife

MetLife Stadium, the home of the New York Jets and Giants, became the home of the undefeated Franklin Square Warriors for one last game. more

By Nicole Wagner | 12/15/23

Arcangelo and jockey Javier Castellano captured the 2023 Belmont Stakes. The 2024 Belmont Stakes will be run at Saratoga Race Course.

Community reacts to Belmont Stakes move

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Dec. 6 that the 2024 Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course on June 8, to allow for the uninterrupted reconstruction of Belmont Park. more

By Nicole Wagner | 12/15/23

Rabbi Chaim Blachman places a light on the menorah as the congregation at the Elmont Jewish Center celebrates Hanukkah.

Elmont Jewish Center celebrates Hanukkah with a menorah lighting

This year, Rabbi Chaim Blachman feels it is as important now as ever to bring light to the darkness of anti-semitism. more

Rei Wolfsohn | 12/15/23

Islanders fans and members of the greater Elmont community alike will be able to lace up their skates and take to the ice at Belmont Park come Dec. 27. The Park at UBS Arena will open two ice rinks for public ice skating sessions and 4v4 hockey for the community to enjoy before the new year.

Belmont Park will soon offer public ice skating, pond hockey

Elmont residents will be able to lace up their skates and take to the ice at Belmont Park come Dec. 27 when The Park at UBS Arena opens its 155,800 square foot, season-long outdoor experience with two ice rinks. more

By Nicole Wagner | 12/15/23

Students of Polk Street School sing a “Santa Mash-Up” at the Franklin Square board of education meeting on Dec. 6 to ring in the holiday season.

Schools kick off the holiday season, celebrate accomplishments

Students from John Street School, Polk Street School and Washington Street School performed at the Franklin Square school district’s board of education meeting on Dec. 6 to kick off the holiday season. more

By Nicole Wagner | 12/15/23

Kids practicing partner dance during Latin dance club at Gotham Avenue School in Elmont last month.

Gotham Avenue students explore hobbies, interests

November marked the beginning of the extracurricular clubs program at Gotham Avenue School in Elmont for the 2023-24 school year. Students got to explore their different interests throughout the … more

By Nicole Wagner | 12/15/23

A member of the governor’s Citizens Preparedness team distributes disaster preparedness kits to a resident who attended the seminar on Nov. 28. More than 60 community members gathered at the East Meadow Public Library Auditorium to learn how to prepare for natural disasters.

Residents prepare for natural disasters

Community members learned how to prepare themselves for natural disasters during a citizens preparedness seminar at the East Meadow Public Library Auditorium on Nov. 28. more

By Nicole Wagner | 12/15/23

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