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Overcast 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 …
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, …
Franklin Square residents meet the candidates
Franklin Square residents had the chance to meet local candidates at the Franklin Square Public Library’s third annual Candidates Night on Oct. 10. “It’s a great chance to see the people who …
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.
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 …
Sewanhaka displays pride at Homecoming
Sewanhaka High School students and staff, along with Board of Education members, district administrators and visiting community members, came together for the school’s annual Homecoming celebration …
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 …
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, …
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 …
James-Pierre challenges Blakeman in Town 3rd Council District
Democrat Shari James-Pierre is challenging incumbent Republican Bruce Blakeman for the Town of Hempstead’s 3rd Councilmanic District. James-Pierre of Valley Stream is seeking to leverage her …
The Week Ahead
Oct. 17 - 24
Win garden chairs The Franklin Square Historical Society will host its annual gala on Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Ascension Lutheran Church. It will feature an auction of artist-painted garden chairs …