Elmont Public Library Director Janis Schoen is hoping Christmas comes a little bit late this year - January to be exact. That's because on January 21, residents of not only Elmont but all residents of the Sewanhaka Central High School District, which encompasses Floral Park, Elmont, Franklin Square and New Hyde Park, will be voting on a referendum crucial to the new Elmont Public Library project. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at residents' home elementary schools. FULL STORY

Prior to the first major snowstorm of the season, which dumped more than a foot of snow on the village, Floral Park Public Works Superintendent Ken Tymecki discussed snow removal plans with Public Works Commissioner Trustee Phil Guarnieri and Trustee Tom Tweedy. FULL STORY