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HERALD Students shine in History Bee
Police officer honored as hero
Elmont leaders defend Haitians
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Vol. 28 No. 11
MARCH 12 - 18, 2026
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Bringing history to life at the museum born in Franklin Square. Upon entering, students step back another century, seeing The past came to life for stu- firsthand objects from another dents at Washington Street era — toys, typewriters and School during a recent field kitchen essentials that once belonged to families trip to the Franklin in the community. Square Historical During their trip, Museum, where the fourth graders fourth graders e a g e rly ro t at e d stepped back in through dif ferent t i m e t o d i s c ove r stations designed to what the communirecreate everyday ty looked like a cenlife from the past. tury ago. E a ch s t o p i n t roElementary duced them to a difschool students in ferent aspect of the Franklin Square daily routines, School District have i n cl u d i n g s ch o o l the opportunity to life, banking, comvisit the museum munication, toys twice during their and the homestead early education — AdRIENNE kitchen. once in first grade McKENNA The museum, and again in fourth volunteer, which relies heavily grade. Franklin Square on donations, The Franklin recently received a Square Historical Historical Museum $25,000 contribution Society helps to pres e r ve t h e a r e a ’s h i s t o r y, f r o m A s s e m b l y w o m a n through artifacts and hands-on Michaelle Solages, which will demonstrations in the muse- help the museum purchase um, at 861 Naple Ave. Displays iPads and support the continucapture what life was like for ation of the program for stuschoolchildren, while another dents next year. Mary Anne Gray, the museexhibit highlights larger pieces of U.S. history, including the um’s director, said the museum story of the first credit card Continued on page 11
By HAIlEY FUlMER
hfulmer@liherald.com
Andrew Kempski/Herald photos
Elmont event draws large crowd to honor women Applause and celebration filled the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Elmont as residents and community leaders gathered to mark International Women’s Day and recognize women making an impact in the 22nd Assembly District. The annual Women of Distinction Awards honored those whose leadership and service continue to inspire others. Story, more photos, Page 10.
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see it as a duty and a privilege to help pass on the history of our town to the younger generation.