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Arianna Millan was looking forward to playing her final season of softball at H. Frank Carey High School.

Carey, Elmont athletic officials upset about sports cancelations

Arianna Millan has been playing softball since she was 3 1/2, and was looking forward to playing her last season at H. Frank Crey this year. But now she won’t be able to, as athletic directors … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/28/20

A new coronavirus testing site is now open in Elmont.

New Covid-19 testing site opens in Elmont

A new rapid testing site is now up and running at Belmont Park, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced on Tuesday, following the opening of two other sites in Hempstead and Freeport last … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/28/20

Franklin Square librarians are calling patrons to see how they are coping.

Franklin Square library ‘checks out’ patrons

Franklin Square librarians used to call patrons only for late payments or when something they reserved came in. But since the library closed in mid-March, the librarians have started calling active … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/24/20

Nassau Executive Laura Curran delivered a 23-minute State of the County address Thursday night in which she spoke of a possible $300 million budget deficit, while she pledged not to raise taxes.

Nassau executive offers sobering assessment in Covid-19 address

County Executive Laura Curran delivered a 23-minute address Thursday night that was at once hopeful, but stark in its assessment of the psychic and monetary toll the coronavirus pandemic has … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/23/20

Elmont has the fourth-highest number of coronavirus cases, and Franklin Square has the 10th highest.

Elmont remains one of the hardest-hit communities by the coronavirus

Elmont remains one of the hardest-hit communities by the coronavirus — even as the number of confirmed cases is beginning to decline — with 950 in the neighborhood as of Tuesday, … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/23/20

Elected officials propose mortgage relief

Local elected officials are proposing measures to help residents who are struggling to make mortgage payments as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, … more

4/21/20

The Town of Hempstead recently installed flashing lights at the crosswalk on Nassau Boulevard.

Flashing lights installed at crosswalk on Nassau Boulevard

When Marge Kelly took over as president of the Community League of Garden City South in 2018, she vowed to get a crosswalk installed on Nassau Boulevard. Four months ago, her dream came true, and now … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/21/20

Hempstead Town marinas have reopened. Making the announcement were Supervisor Don Clavin, center, Councilman Anthony D'Esposito, left, and Councilman Chris Carini.

Hempstead Town marinas reopen: supervisor

As part of the Governor’s “New York State on Pause” Covid-19 safety orders, the state had temporarily shut down marinas. But a new Executive Order issued over the weekend provides local … more

4/21/20

Facebook SBA Long Island Branch Manager Robert Piechota spoke about loans for small business owners in a webinar sponsored by Sen. Anna Kaplan on April 13.

SBA offers loans to small business owners

For the first time in American history, the United States Small Business Association declared all 50 states “disaster areas” that are eligible for relief loans during the coronavirus … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/15/20

Officials ask governor for more rapid testing sites in Elmont, Valley Stream and Inwood

As more and more data is being released showing that the novel coronavirus affects minority communities at higher rates, Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages and State Assemblywoman … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/14/20

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