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Community leaders encourage residents to shop at black-owned businesses.

Elmont community leaders: Support Black-owned businesses

Black community leaders and business owners in the Elmont area are stressing the importance of uplifting Black small businesses, as protests against institutionalized racism and police brutality … more

By Visvajit Sriramrajan | 6/23/20

Terrance Campbell, second from left, helped form the Long Island Knights Volleyball Club with his daughter, Ryen, and Maya and Neil Martin. Members of the club travel around the country for games, and participate in year-round activities.

Elmont fathers create volleyball club

When driving home from a club volleyball game about two years ago, Ryen Campbell and Maya Martin started telling their parents how they felt excluded from the team. So, the girls and their fathers … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/19/20

Hofstra to host virtual town hall examining Covid-19's effect on communities of color

The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication and its new multimedia news site, the Long Island Advocate, in collaboration with the Press Club of Long Island, will … more

6/13/20

Elmont Chamber of Commerce President Paul Sapienza said people must learn a new set of social rules, including mask-wearing.

Elmont and Franklin Square business leaders hope for best during reopening

Elmont and Franklin Square business leaders said their downtowns were slowly coming back to life on Wednesday, the first day of Long Island's Phase One reopening of its economy, and they said they hoped people would abide by social-distancing protocols to ensure the economy stays open. more

By Scott Brinton and Melissa Koenig | 5/27/20

Governor Cuomo said Tuesday that Long Island would begin Phase One reopening of the economy on May 27.

Long Island begins Phase One reopening Wednesday: Cuomo

As projected, Long Island began the Phase One reopening of its battered economy on Wednesday, paving the way for construction and wholesale trade companies to restart operations, along with retailers for curbside pickup only. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/26/20

Baldwin business owners react to reopening plans

As projected, Long Island began the Phase One reopening of its battered economy on Wednesday, paving the way for construction and wholesale trade companies to restart operations, along with retailers for curbside pickup only. more

By Scott Brinton and Bridget Downes | 5/26/20

More state action is needed for fair housing

New York state’s Division of Licensing Services has adopted new regulations to address widespread housing discrimination. They take effect on June 20, and represent an important step forward. Yet much more state action is needed. more

By Elaine Gross | 5/15/20

Stay strong, Nassau

Last weekend was cold and windy, which likely prevented many people from venturing outside to potentially crowded spaces like the Jones Beach Boardwalk. For now, that’s a good thing. more

5/15/20

Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered the continued shutdown of all businesses except "essential" services, landscaping and gardening on Long Island through June 13.

L.I. must stay at home through the end of the month: governor

Long Island's economy will remain on hold at least until the end of the month, after Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday extended the New York Pause stay-at-home order for the region and New York City through May 28. more

By Scott Brinton and Melissa Koenig | 5/15/20

L.I. must stay at home through the end of the month: governor

Long Island's economy will remain on hold at least until the end of the month, after Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday extended the New York Pause stay-at-home order for the region and New York City through May 28. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/15/20