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A Passover message: There is always something good

In every bad situation, there is also always something good that comes of it. The Talmudic character Nachum Ish Gamzu is famous, in Jewish tradition, for seeing the silver lining in … more

By Rabbi Royi Shaffin | 4/8/20

A rendering of the proposed rental units, along with one of the pools.

IDA gives developer green light for Long Beach Superblock project

The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency gave preliminary approval Tuesday night to a proposal by Garden City developer Engel Burman to build a major development of condominiums and apartments … more

By Darwin Yanes | 4/8/20

Chamber of Commerce President Stephen Wangel, right, said it was a “win-win” for the chamber to partner with the Excellence in Education Foundation. Above, Wangel being sworn into his term as president by Mayor Alan Beach in 2019.

Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce, education foundation form a partnership

The Lynbrook Excellence in Education Foundation has partnered with the Chamber of Commerce with a goal of fostering business growth in the community while supporting future education endeavors for students in the village. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/7/20

Oceanside resident Jonathan Rizzo plays a weekly concert on Sunday nights at 9 p.m. on Facebook Live, taking requests from listeners and donating the money he raises to local businesses and to provide meals for hospital workers and first responders.

Oceanside musician's Sunday concerts on Facebook Live support businesses, medical professionals and first responders

On Sunday evenings, local residents can enjoy a concert without leaving home. Jonathan Rizzo, of Oceanside, presents a weekly performance at 9 p.m. on Facebook Live and Instagram, encouraging those watching to send in their requests, and their donations. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/7/20

The Franklin Square Pharmacy was fined $5,000 for price gouging on hand sanitizer.

Franklin Square Pharmacy fined for price gouging

When Long Islanders rushed to buy hand sanitizers to protect themselves against Covid-19 last month, the owners of the Franklin Square Pharmacy decided they would make and sell their own. But on … more

4/7/20

Long Beach City Council president urges residents not to litter

Long Beach City Council President John Bendo is urging residents to properly dispose of their masks and gloves after usage. “I can’t believe I have to say this, if you wear a mask, glove or … more

4/7/20

Members of the community and firefighters rallied at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside to show their appreciation for the hardworking staff during the coronavirus.

First responders, community members rally at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside to thank staff

The community and first responders gathered outside Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital on Sunday night to show their appreciation for doctors, nurses and other frontline medical staff during the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/6/20

Runway Couture co-owner Kimberly Towers, of Merrick, fashions one of the masks designed by her team. The masks are donated to health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Runway Couture in Bellmore makes 1,000+ masks for medical workers

When Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered non-essential businesses to close in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the seamstresses at Runway Couture in Bellmore returned to their home sewing … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 4/6/20

Mary McDonald, a volunteer at the Long Beach Soup kitchen, set up meals to give out during the pandemic.

Feeding the hungry, even during a pandemic

The Long Beach Soup Kitchen has gone into high gear since the onset of the coronavirus, doubling the number of meals it serves each day. Under the leadership of Robert Blau, the Soup Kitchen's … more

By Darwin Yanes | 4/6/20

NYCOM employees donated pizza from King Umberto to Long Island Jewish New Hyde Park medical staff on March 31.

Franklin Square-based cell phone store donates pizza to local hospitals

NYCOM Cellular Corporation employees raised nearly $3,800 to donate pizza to local hospital workers between March 23 and March 27. “I was pretty remarkable,” said Michael Sperduto, the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/2/20

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