The State Health Department has released a list of 22 nursing homes on Long Island, including homes in Lynbrook, Glen Cove and Long Beach, where residents have died from the coronavirus epidemic. The …
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By James Bernstein
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4/18/20
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The combination of residents staying home and the now-common practice of flushing sanitary wipes is overloading Nassau County's sewer system, creating massive blockages and clogging pumps.
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By J.D. Freda
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4/14/20
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In the midst of a pandemic that has shattered any sense of normal life, stakeholders from elected officials and business leaders to school administrators are asking: What's next?
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By Timothy Denton
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4/14/20
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About 800 000 people in New York State applied for unemployment benefits this week, Gov.Andrew Cuomo said Friday, setting an all-time one week record. Nationwide, 6.6 million applied for such …
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By James Bernstein
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4/10/20
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As the wizards of finance begin to grapple with the fallout from the Covid-19 crisis, it is clear that sales tax revenue — a major component in Nassau County’s 2020 budget — will …
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4/10/20
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Bayview Tavern in Seaford is still open for curbside pickup and delivery. Usually, customers can expect a good meal from the local eatery, even during this period of social distancing. But recently, …
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By J.D. Freda
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4/9/20
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Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schirman announced late last week that his office will begin conducting an in-depth analysis of the impact the Covid-19 virus has had on the county’s finances. …
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By Timothy Denton
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4/8/20
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Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald Clavin announced a $40 million stimulus package yesterday “in an effort to get people back to work once it is safe to do so.”
Clavin said the money …
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By J.D. Freda
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4/8/20
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When it comes to social distancing, residents of Nassau County’s South Shore may be luckier than most. With more than 60 miles of beautiful pedestrian trails and bike paths, the area in and …
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By Timothy Denton
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4/7/20
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Efforts to get protective masks to more Nassau County residents got a boost last weekend as residents and elected officials joined in collection and distribution efforts.
In Wantagh, MadMen …
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By Timothy Denton
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4/7/20
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