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The Orthodox Union’s conference on post-pandemic life for synagogues on Zoom. Second from left at upper left is Yehuda Friedman, regional director of the OU’s Synagogue and Community Services for Long Island and Queens.

Five Towns synagogues keeping members connected during pandemic

Whether it’s regularly calling congregants, delivering goody bags on holidays or holding virtual programs ranging from educational to social, Five Towns synagogues continue to find creative ways to remain connected with their membership. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/27/21

Covid continues to close schools in Elmont

Sewanhaka High School remained closed through Tuesday, after a student tested positive for the coronavirus, and several classes at Elmont elementary schools had to quarantine last week. The … more

By Melissa Koenig | 12/1/20

The scene outside of the CityMD in Franklin Square after it closed on Sunday. Urgent care centers are already seeing long lines for Covid tests, with some waiting outside of these medical centers for several hours. CityMD offers rapid tests, a regular Covid test that takes three to five days to get results and an antibody test.

Covid cases rise in Franklin Square, Elmont

There seem to be signs that the coronavirus pandemic is worsening throughout Franklin Square and Elmont — from the long lines outside urgent care centers to the constant school closures. As … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/24/20

A group of Stop & Shop employees and Local 338 members outside their workplace last Friday after a news conference at which officials announced essential workers could be tested for coronavirus for free.

Town officials expand virus testing

For the next few weeks, essential workers can be tested for coronavirus for free, thanks to a new initiative launched by Town of Hempstead officials in collaboration with Northwell Health. More … more

By Bridget Downes | 11/16/20

The Covert Avenue School was closed on Tuesday, after a staff member was considered a "close contact" of an individual with Covid-19.

Covert Avenue School closed for cleaning, contact tracing

The Covert Avenue School was closed on Tuesday, after Nassau County Health Department officials informed Elmont Union Free School District administrators that a staff member is considered a close … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/10/20

Covert Avenue School closed, Carlson students quarantined

The Covert Avenue School was closed on Tuesday, after Nassau County Health Department officials informed Elmont Union Free School District administrators that a staff member is considered a close … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/10/20

Teachers and students at the Alden Terrace School were quarantined on Nov. 4, after coming in contact with a staff member who is considered a "close contact" of a family member who had tested positive for Covid-19.

Alden Terrace students quarantined

Teachers and students at the Alden Terrace School were quarantined on Nov. 4, when Elmont Union Free School District officials were informed that a staff member at the school was considered to be a … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/5/20

The Gotham Avenue School will remain closed until Nov. 16.

Gotham Avenue School to remain closed for Covid

The Gotham Avenue School in Elmont will remain closed until Nov. 16, Superintendent Kenneth Rosner announced in a letter to parents on Monday, when district officials were informed that a parent and … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/3/20

A parent of students at the Clara H. Carlson School has tested positive for the coronavirus.

More Elmont community members test positive for Covid, school district reports

Someone who provides daycare for a student at the Covert Avenue School and a parent of stuents at the Clara H. Carlson School have tested positive for the coronavirus, Elmont Superintendent Kenneth … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/29/20

Transportation services were canceled in the Elmont Union Free School District on Oct. 21, after a staff member at the Elmont Road School tested positive for Covid-19.

Elmont, Sewanhaka schools closed for Covid cases

Elmont and Sewanhaka school district officials have had to close some school buildings last week, as the novel coronavirus continues to spread through the community. H. Frank Carey High School, … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/27/20