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The UBS Arena is expected to open in time for the 2021-22 hockey season.

Northwell partners with Islanders on arena

Northwell Health has partnered with the New York Islanders and the UBS Arena to provide more community-based wellness programs and ensure people’s safety and well-being while inside the future … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/6/20

Brothers Tommy, left, and Anthony DiStefano, owners of the Valbrook Diner, plan to reopen the restaurant in the coming weeks after they embarked on a roughly six-month renovation.

Valbrook Diner to reopen after renovations

For nearly as long as they can remember, brothers Anthony and Tommy DiStefano knew they would own a restaurant together one day. “We’ve been in the diner business our whole … more

By Peter Belfiore | 10/1/20

Crossroads Farm’s pumpkin patch provided fun for Michelle Barbara, 3, and Logan Morales, 1.

Crossroads Farm continues operations, attracts new visitors amid pandemic in Malverne

Malvernite and Nassau Land Trust Chairman Rick White said that volunteers at Crossroads Farm, in Malverne, were just as anxious as other residents when the coronavirus lockdown went into effect in … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/1/20

Owners of the Malverne Cinema held a news conference to discuss their hopes for reopening on Thursday morning.

Malverne Cinema remains ‘last in line’ for reopening

As businesses throughout the Village of Malverne reopen, the Malverne Cinema has yet to be included in the state’s phase reopening plans. Henry and Anne Stampfel, owners of Malverne Cinema, … more

By Nakeem Grant | 8/27/20

Michael Corleone, owner of Kayo Boxing, in West Hempstead, said he looks forward to reopening his gym on Aug. 24.

Malverne, West Hempstead gyms reopen at limited capacity

Gyms throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties, along with the rest of the state, can reopen as soon as Aug. 24, following inspection by local authorities, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Aug. 17. … more

By Nakeem Grant and Karen Bloom | 8/20/20

With the Covid-19 infection rate continuing to drop, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is allowing gyms across Nassau and Suffolk counties to reopen.

At last — Cuomo lets gyms reopen at one-third capacity

Gyms throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties, along with the rest of the state, can reopen as soon as Aug. 24, following inspection by local authorities, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced today. Facilities … more

By Karen Bloom | 8/17/20

Baruch Shemtov, above, center, hosted a virtual town hall meeting about the Belmont Park arena project with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, UBS Executive Vice Chairman Brian Hull, Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke, Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky and The Azoff Company Chairman Irving Azoff.

Isles’ future home named UBS Arena

As the New York Islanders gear up for the National Hockey League playoffs starting Aug. 1, the name of their future home at Belmont Park was made official Wednesday, when UBS announced its exclusive … more

By Tony Bellissimo and Melissa Koenig | 7/22/20

Long Island entered the fourth phase of reopening on July 8. Above, Malverne’s downtown business district.

Malverne, West Hempstead community leaders discuss Phase Four reopening

Long Island began Phase Four reopening of the economy on July 8, which includes low-risk arts and entertainment, film and music production and professional sports without fans. Malverne Chamber of … more

By Nakeem Grant and Scott Brinton | 7/10/20

Our Town Grille’s outdoor diner was filled with customers in Malverne on June 19.

Restaurants are up and running in Malverne, West Hempstead

Residents in Malverne and West Hempstead were out and about during the weeks since restaurants reopened last month. Residents were allowed to dine outdoors at restaurants since Long Island entered … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/2/20

Tiz The Law crossed the finish line first at the Belmont Stakes on June 20, becoming the first New York-bred horse to win since 1882.

Belmont Stakes go on — despite pandemic

The Belmont Stakes looked a little different to fans and the larger horseracing community this year, as industry officials had to alter their operations due to the ongoing novel coronavirus … more

By Visvajit Sriramrajan | 7/1/20