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Vol. 28 No. 14
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Dogwood seniors await housing fix “I’m pleased to see that real action is finally being taken on much needed improvements at G o v. K a t h y H o c h u l Dogwood Terrace,” State Sen. announced in February that Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick more than $240 million has said in a statement. “Residents been awarded to housing devel- deserve safe, modern housing, opments around New York a n d t h e s e m o d e r n i z a t i o n ef forts are long state to support the ove r d u e f o r t h e creation of 1,800 F ranklin Square low-cost home units community.” in 27 housing develEdward Cumopments — includming, director of ing Dogwood Terthe town housing race in Franklin authority, said that Square. although the state The senior resihas been “dragging dence, on Martha its feet with unnecP l a c e, i s s e t t o essary administrareceive $19.2 million tive hurdles and for the redevelopdelays,” the agency ment of its 104-unit is planning to procomplex, according ceed with Dogwood to Hochul’s office. JoHN HEAPHY Terrace’s modernPlans call for the resident, ization. a d d i t i o n o f a Dogwood Terrace Joe Scianablo, 3 , 7 0 0 - s q u a re - fo o t the Democratic canapartment unit constructed by Georgica Green didate for town supervisor, Ventures, a developer in Glen applauded the investment in Cove, in partnership with the the complex, saying it would Town of Hempstead Housing make a meaningful difference for residents. “This is the kind Authority. T h e a n n o u n c e m e n t h a s of progress residents have been drawn praise from local elected waiting for, especially after o f f i c i a l s , w h o s a i d t h a t prior commitments by the improvements at Dogwood Ter- Town that were never met,” race are long overdue. Continued on page 3
By HAIlEY FUlMER
hfulmer@liherald.com
Courtesy Sewanhaka Central High School District
Sewanhaka honors success at board meeting Sewanhaka Central High School District recognized student and staff achievements during its March 24 board of education meeting. Student ex officio board member Kyara Ozil, a Sewanhaka High School junior, opened with a report highlighting districtwide events, including P.S. I Love You Day activities across all five schools. Superintendent Regina Agrusa then honored Anthony Brancato, athletic director at H. Frank Carey High School, as the 2026 Section VIII Athletic Administrator of the Year. Story, more photos, Page 10.
Ellen Andrews honored as Senior Citizen of the Year By HAIlEY FUlMER hfulmer@liherald.com
Franklin Square resident Ellen Andrews has been named Senior Citizen of the Year in Nassau County, an honor recognizing her decades of service and involvement in the community. “I have enjoyed working with Ellen and cannot think of anyone more deserving for this honor,” said Joe Armocida, president of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, America Lodge 2245, in Franklin Square. Nassau County Legislator John Giuffré made the announcement during the lodge’s March 18
installation dinner, drawing applause from attendees who gathered to celebrate their newly elected officials. “Every year, Nassau County chooses a senior citizen, a man and a woman, and legislators are asked to submit a name of somebody who resides within their district,” Giuffré said. “This year, the nominee we advanced was selected as Senior Citizen of the Year, and that is our own Ellen Andrews.” For Andrews, the recognition came quite unexpectedly. “I’m totally shocked, I’m surprised,” she said. Continued on page 15
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