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Franklin Square man arrested in connection with Wantagh overdose
A Franklin Square man was arrested on Oct. 17 at 2:35 p.m. in connection with a fatal overdose that occurred in Wantagh, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Narcotics Detectives said … more
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Terrence Batts conducting the Lawrence High School orchestra in 2015. He said he was kept out of Honors classes as a student in the 1960s and ’70s, despite his clear academic abilities. Many students of color, he said, are automatically placed in lower-track classes, without regard to what he calls “intellectual heft.”
Reshaping class discussion on race and culture
Part three in a series. The New York State Education Department launched a new statewide curriculum in May intended to root out implicit bias and racism in all its forms in the schools while affirming students’ “racial, linguistic and cultural identities.” more
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For almost 20 years, Joe Alloco has built a haunted house at his property on Norbay Street, but this year will be his last after he recently suffered a mini-stroke.
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, … more
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Hafner challenges Muscarella in county L.D. 8
Barbara Hafner, a teacher from West Hempstead, is challenging Vincent Muscarella in the Nassau County Legislator’s 8th District race. The district encompasses West Hempstead, Franklin Square, … more
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Marie Gambino and Rosa D’Arcio bought shoes from Angela Alaimo and Caroline Palladino at the Franklin Square Senior Center’s annual bazaar.
Franklin Square seniors get a little bazaar
More than 100 local residents stopped by the Franklin Square Senior Center’s annual bazaar to buy jewelry, seasonal goods, knitted items and boutique fashions on Oct. 10 and 11. Funds from the … more
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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 … more
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Maria Fitzsimons, left, and Mandy Cockayne live in a house on 3rd Avenue in Franklin Square with seven other people, and are now struggling to find a new home.
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. more
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The Franklin Theatre, now Bow Tie Cinemas, has been a fixture in downtown Franklin Square since it was built in 1933.
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 … more
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The dance floor was packed behind Helen Squilsante and Lodge 2245 President Vincent Giordano at the America Lodge’s annual Dinner Dance on Sept. 29. as everyone did the YMCA.
Dancing the day away for scholarships
More than 100 Italian Americans spent the afternoon of Sept. 29 dancing at America Lodge No. 2245’s 49th annual scholarship Dinner Dance. The Lodge aims to preserve Italian culture and history. … more
McGregory Frederique stars as a murderous clown in “Devastation End of Life.”
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.” more
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