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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 | 5/15/20

Governor Cuomo said Monday he was excited by the prospect of New York state partially reopening its economy on May 15, as planned.

State readies to reopen; L.I. 'close,' governor says

Long Island is “close” to meeting the criteria to reopen its battered economy, Governor Cuomo said at his Monday press briefing. He did not, however, elaborate. His statement appeared … more

By Scott Brinton | 5/11/20

Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital officials said there has been a flattening of the curve in coronavirus cases, however, the community must still be vigilant in practicing social distancing.

Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside sees curve flattening

The curve of coronavirus cases at Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside is flattening, according to Joe Calderone, the hospital’s vice president of corporate communications.As of Friday, the … more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/20/20

Assemblywoman Judy Griffin held one of the books that she has read thus far, which was one of her own child's favorites when they were little.

Griffin reads to children via library’s digital story times

Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, of Rockville Centre, has been hosting digital story times with local libraries within Assembly District 21 since early this month. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/16/20

For Earth Day, children could draw chalk pictures about what it means to them. The contest deadline is April 20.

Draw chalk pictures for Earth Day

To commemorate Earth Day, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky who represents the 9th Senatorial District, which includes several South Shore communities, is asking Long Island children to take part in what is being called the “Chalk the Walk” Earth Day challenge. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/10/20

I’m proud of our LIRR workers

As another week has passed, and as we fight through this pandemic together, I continue to think about our Long Island Rail Road workforce, which continually rises to the challenge. more

By Phillip Eng | 4/7/20

Nassau County firehouses, including Lawrence-Cedarhurst, aboce, will sound the sirens in support of first responders and health care workers on April 7 at 7 p.m.

Nassau firehouses sound the sirens for first responders and health care workers

On Tuesday, April at 7 p.m., Nassau County fire departments will be sounding the sirens from all the firehouses to salute and show appreciation for all the first responders and health care workers on the frontlines in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. more

4/6/20

Many small businesses have been forced to close because of the coronavirus outbreak, including the Chop Shop, a hair salon in Long Beach.

Long Island Association offering business advice amid coronavirus outbreak

The Long Island Association, a regional business advocacy group, was supposed to host its spring luncheon Friday, featuring retired Yankee great Alex Rodriguez, but instead it held an hour-long webinar to offer information and advice on how businesses can stay alive during the COVID-19 outbreak. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/27/20

Yolanda Murray, food pantry manager for the Long Island Council of Churches, in Freeport, said the pantry was in need of cereal and soup.

People’s Food Drive delivery from Malverne is delayed

For nine years, Rob and Mary Hallam, members of the Community Presbyterian Church in Malverne, have held a food drive from their Lynbrook home for people in need. It usually takes place in February … more

By Ronny Reyes and Nakeem Grant | 3/24/20

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