Franklin Square, NY News & Events

Check out Franklin Square restaurants, events, weather, high school sports and more Nassau County news.

2026 Jones Beach summer concert schedule

Train, Evanescence and Chicago are among the performers coming to Wantagh this year.

Police: Man, 76, killed in 3-car crash in Woodmere

No overnight stay needed: LI hotels that offer day retreats

Police: Wyandanch woman charged in alleged fatal hit-and-run

Married NYPD cops from LI fired for refusing to answer questions about blaze at their home

Upcoming Events

Friday, January 2

Tuesday Morning Book Discussion: The Cuban Affair

Jan6

Janet will lead a discussion of the novel "The Cuban Affair" by Nelson DeMille, register

Where

Franklin Square Public Library

19 Lincoln Rd.

Franklin Square, NY

Phone

516-488-3444

Price

free

Website

Bookmark's Evening Book Discussion: Carrie Soto is Back

Jan28

Discussion of the novel "Carrie Soto is Back" by Taylor Jenkins Reid, register starting Dec. 31

Where

Franklin Square Public Library

19 Lincoln Rd.

Franklin Square, NY

Phone

516-488-3444

Price

free

Website

Understanding Your Heating and Hot Water Systems

Jan31

Learn how to compare different heating and hot-water setups, various fuel types, why annual maintenance is essential for efficiency and reliability and more, register starting Jan. 17

Where

Franklin Square Public Library

19 Lincoln Rd.

Franklin Square, NY

Phone

516-488-3444

Price

free

Website

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