Equinor’s “Empire Wind 2” renewable energy project, which would have seen wind turbines placed off the shore of Jones Beach, has terminated after economic and local challenges. The organization came to an agreement with the state Energy Research and Development Authority to end the project.
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By Nicole Formisano
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1/11/24
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In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in America, Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages partnered with Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association and Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages to host a free legal clinic forum at the Elmont Memorial Public Library on Jan. 13.
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By Nicole Wagner
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1/26/24
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All has gone well for the Elmont girls’ basketball team. At 12-6 overall following a 61-29 home win over Conference AA-2 foe Carey last Friday afternoon, the Spartans sit comfortably with just …
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By Andrew Fantucchio
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2/5/24
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New York Police Department Officer Jonathan Diller, a Franklin Square native, was shot and killed in Far Rockaway during a traffic stop on March 25.
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By Nicole Wagner
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3/28/24
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Elmont-based nonprofits help local students with prom attire giveaway at Elmont Memorial High School.
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Rei Wolfsohn
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4/25/24
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Members of the Franklin Square community know Dominick Martini as a good samaritan who was never a stranger to lending a helping hand.
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By Nicole Wagner
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1/26/24
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Franklin Square Little League gears up for opening day at Rath Park.
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By Nicole Wagner
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4/25/24
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Two Sewanhaka Central High School District students present during the first annual National STEM Festival in Washington, D.C., from April 11-13.
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By Nicole Wagner
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4/25/24
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The end of the year offers the community a chance to come together to celebrate the holidays. For Mimi Pierre-Johnson, founder of the Elmont Cultural Center, and many others, it’s a time to bring families together for a good cause.
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Rei Wolfsohn
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12/22/23
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Grateful residents — and their pets — welcomed North Shore Animal League America to East Rockaway on Nov. 15 when members of the no-kill shelter came to hand out pet food for those residents …
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By Mary Malloy
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11/21/12
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