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Doctors, health experts focus on the physical, mental toll of the coronavirus
Health officials continue to place a strong emphasis on the physical and mental wellbeing of the community as coronavirus cases continue to soar across Nassau County, leading to fear and a lot of unanswered questions.
Food donations pour in at Mount Sinai South Nassau
While local shops have had to limit business lately, they are no less in the giving spirit — perhaps even more so than ever before.
Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside sets up triage tents for coronavirus patients
Two large medical tents can be seen outside of Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside, which were built to help the facility's emergency department amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Lincoln Orens Middle School employee tests positive for coronavirus
An employee of Lincoln Orens Middle School has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to Island Park School District officials.
Community helps Island Park woman throw surprise party for her husband — from a social distance
Coronavirus doesn't curb birthday celebration
On St. Patrick’s Day, Dolores and Edward Hofman discovered how lucky they were to be surrounded by the kind of neighbors that they have. The community teamed up to help Dolores throw her husband a surprise party — from a safe social distance.
Nassau gasoline prices second-lowest in state
Gasoline prices continued to plunge last week as oil supplies far outstripped demand, leaving Nassau County with the second-cheapest gas in the state, behind the city of Elmira, where gasoline …
27 dead of coronavirus in Nassau County
Twenty-seven are dead because of the coronavirus to date, according to Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, speaking Friday.
Adapting to remote learning in Oceanside, Island Park
Families and school officials are adjusting to a new set of circumstances as students are at home, remote learning and social distancing, in response to the coronavirus.
Oceanside, Island Park businesses face uncertainties amid coronavirus closures
No one sat at the bar. Waitresses didn’t come around with pints of beer or trays of plated food. To put it mildly, it was “a St. Patrick’s Day like no other,” said Joe Bonin, owner of J. Paul’s Terrace Café in Oceanside, with a hint of sadness and disbelief in his voice.
Physician from Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside updates community on coronavirus
In response to the coronavirus, Mount Sinai South Nassau Dr. Aaron Glatt urged residents to practice social distancing and cautioned that anyone who thinks the disease should not be taken seriously is gravely mistaken.
Editorial
Even now, patronize your local small businesses
Coronavirus has swept across New York with astounding speed, leaving sickness, fear and uncertainty in its wake. Small businesses, particularly restaurants and bars, have taken a beating . . .
Editorial
Don’t let panic destroy our humanity
Fear can bring out the worst in us. When the coronavirus pandemic erupted in China in January, Asian-Americans shared stories on social media about how people would avoid them . . .