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Cedarhurst and Lawrence villages have declared a state of emergency amid the coronavirus outbreak. Above, Cedarhurst Village Hall.

Cedarhurst and Lawrence declare a state of emergency

The villages of Cedarhurst and Lawrence are in a state of emergency, as mayors of both Five Towns municipalities issued declarations that called for the public not to use places of assembly, including but not limited to houses of worship. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/19/20

The New York State Eeducation Department suspended shipments of the ELA exams as schools are closed because of the coronavirus outbreak.

State suspends testing for grades three to eight amid coronavirus outbreak

The New York State Education Department suspended shipping the grades three through eight English Language Arts tests that were scheduled to arrive in schools March 16 to 18. SED officials said this was done because schools ae closed amid the coronavirus outbreak. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/18/20

Liane Feuer, owner of Haber Travel Service in Lawrence, said she remained optimistic about her business during the coronavirus pandemic.

Businesses soldier on through crisis

With the number of coronavirus cases in Nassau County increasing, Five Towns business owners and organizations are trying to maintain a positive outlook while dealing with unavoidable declines in revenue. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 3/18/20

Town of Hempstead Hall has reopened after it closed Monday, but its staff and hours have been reduced because of the coronavirus.

Hempstead Town declares state of emergency because of coronavirus outbreak; reopens Town Hall but adjusts working hours

The Town of Hempstead has declared a state of emergency because of the coronavirus outbreak, leading the town to adjust hours at Town Hall, according to Supervisor Donald … more

3/17/20

The vilages of Cedarhurst and Lawrence have both declared a state of emergency amind the coronavirus outbreak. Cases have been confirmed in all of the Five Towns.

Confirmed coronavirus cases in all of the Five Towns, North Woodmere and Far Rockaway

The villages of Cedarhurst and Lawrence are in a state of emergency, as mayors of both Five Towns municipalities issued declarations that called for the public not to use places of assembly, including but not limited to houses of worship. Cedarhurst explicitly banned in-house dining at restaurants and gathering at houses of worship. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/15/20

Lawrence High students will represent the school’s DECA team for the 15th consecutive year at the international conference. From left were students Danielle Hance, Nader Daruvala and Luke Kirchner, DECA adviser Mark Albin, and students Xian Scott, Emma Urgen and Ilia Urgen.

Lawrence High School students head to DECA International

Lawrence High School sophomore Xian Scott, and juniors Nader Daruvala and Luke Kirchner received honors at the Distributive Education Clubs of America State Career Conference in Rochester Feb. 26 to 28. more

By Aidan Warshavsky | 3/12/20

The bag ban is dumb

There’s no polite way to say it: The ban on plastic shopping bags that took effect on Sunday is just plain dumb. The law, the New York State Bag Waste Reduction Act . . . more

By Timothy Denton | 3/6/20

Barry Tech High School student David Izgelov, from Hewlett, visited the state capitol and met with local legislators. From left were State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, Izgelov and Nassau BOCES Superintendent Dr. Robert Dillon.

Hewlett teen David Izgelov stumps for Nassau BOCES in Albany

Hewlett resident David Izgelov, a Barry Tech High School student, went to Albany on Feb. 26 and advocated for increased funding for Nassau BOCES... more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/5/20

State Farm agent Nicole Eliopoulos, with scissor, plans to donate $10 to Rock and Wrap It Up! for every quote she gives. Above, at the office grand opening in December were from left Shana Milillo, Carolyn Argento and Heather Norman, both of Coach Realtors, HWBA President David Friedman, Eliopoulos, her husband Jason Eliopoulos, Anastasia Aristotle, Larry Lombardo, an assistant to County Legislator Bill Gaylor, and Miguel Reyes.

Nicole from State Farm donates to Cedarhurst’s Rock and Wrap It Up!

Valley Stream-based State Farm agent Nicole Eliopoulos will donate $10 to Cedarhurst-based Rock and Wrap It Up! for every quote she gives through April. more

By Aidan Warshavsky | 2/20/20

The New York Times, a historical treasure trove

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jesse Jackson were chatting, King on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn., and Jackson in the parking lot below, when the shot rang out. more

2/14/20