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Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will not step down, despite the growing chorus of state lawmakers calling on him to do so because of sexual harassment accusations against him.

Long Island state senators call on Cuomo to 'step aside' because of harassment accusations

Five members of the Long Island State Senate delegation — all Democrats — Friday signed a statement calling on Governor Cuomo, a Democrat, to step aside while a series of sexual … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/12/21

Cuomo’s days in office appear numbered

A year ago, the coronavirus pandemic arrived in New York, and fear and confusion ensued. We needed a calming voice to talk us through the crisis, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo was that voice. more

3/11/21

A governor bruised by a pandemic mistake

I admired Gov. Mario Cuomo so much that I actually bought an old CD of his speeches some years ago, and I actually listened to them. So I am educated in the successes and rhetorical and political skills of the Cuomo boys. more

2/25/21

New York American Water's corporate offices in Merrick.

Oceanside, Island Park residents react to Cuomo announcing state will study municipal water

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Feb. 3 that the state Department of Public Service will look into the feasibility of municipalizing New York American Water, the privately owned utility whose service and water bills have long been decried by Nassau County customers. more

By Alyssa Seidman and Mike Smollins | 2/11/21

The E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park will serve as an interconnection point for a new 2,500-megawatt offshore wind farm, which is part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s $26 billion green-energy plan.

Barrett plant in Island Park key to offshore wind farm

In his Jan. 13 State of the State address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined a $26 billion green-energy plan to increase solar and wind projects, including two offshore wind farms, one of which is slated to connect to the E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/21/21

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

Valley Stream's schools have been given the go ahead to reopen this fall. The Central High School District will be fully reopening its buildings with strict social distancing guidelines. The other three districts will be adopting a hybrid-model reopening.

Cuomo oks fall reopening for Valley Stream schools

School districts in Nassau and Suffolk counties, along with the rest of the state, will be allowed to reopen, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this morning. He said he based his decision on low infection rates recorded in every region. more

By Karen Bloom and Peter Belfiore | 8/10/20

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has authorized all of New York's school districts to open for the fall.

Governor Cuomo gives go-ahead for schools to reopen

School districts in Nassau and Suffolk counties, along with the rest of the state, will be allowed to reopen, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this morning. He said he based his decision on low infection rates recorded in every region. more

By Karen Bloom | 8/7/20

L.I. preps for Phase Four reopening Wednesday

Long Island is set to begin Phase Four reopening of the economy on July 8, including universities and colleges. As of press time Monday, however, Governor Cuomo said there was no word yet whether the … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/6/20

Young athletes, like the participants in Express Lacrosse's summer clinic at Cedar Creek Park, were the big winners under Phase 4 guidelines, as the county's 60 playing fields reopened.

Phase 4 gives boost to morale, despite slow start

Businesses in Seaford and Wantagh continued to open under the state’s Phase 4 rules last week, but the fanfare was somewhat muted. The two hamlets have relatively few of the businesses most likely to benefit, and many that were already open continued to operate under severe restrictions. Still, every move in the direction of business as usual was cause for relief. more

By Timothy Denton and Scott Brinton | 7/6/20