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Valley Stream's schools have been given the go ahead to reopen this fall. The Central High School District will be fully reopening its buildings with strict social distancing guidelines. The other three districts will be adopting a hybrid-model reopening.

Cuomo oks fall reopening for Valley Stream schools

School districts in Nassau and Suffolk counties, along with the rest of the state, will be allowed to reopen, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this morning. He said he based his decision on low infection rates recorded in every region. more

By Karen Bloom and Peter Belfiore | 8/7/20

Phil Ragona, 57, is seeking to stay on as the permanent commissioner for the Long Beach Police Department.

Long Beach Acting police commissioner wants ‘acting’ gone from his title

Phil Ragona, 57, has tossed his hat into the ring to become Long Beach’s permanent police commissioner, he said last week. He has a head start. He already sits in the commissioner’s chair, at … more

By James Bernstein and Darwin Yanes | 8/7/20

Grace Conway, far left, Owner Kelly Escaravage and Ava Rockefeller

Long Beach adds a third new restaurant during pandemic

A third restaurant has just opened in Long Beach during the coronavirus, nudging the city a bit closer to its normal life of bumper-to-bumper cars and crowded streets, the way things were before the … more

By James Bernstein | 8/7/20

Long Beach City hall reopens to the public after being closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Long Beach City Hall reopens to public

Long Beach City Manager Donna Gayden announced that City Hall has re-opened to the public after closing due to the pandemic. There will be some new protocols in place to ensure the safety and … more

7/31/20

The Superblock has sat vacant for years.

IDA to hear from public on Superblock tax-break proposal

The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency is set to hold hearings Aug. 6 and 7 on one of the biggest development projects in Long Beach in decades, a proposal to build hundreds of high-priced … more

By James Bernstein | 7/31/20

Leah Tozer prepping to show one of her listings.

Pandemic sparks hottest real estate market in years

A lot of businesses may be slow during the coronavirus pandemic, but the real estate industry is having some of its busiest months in years as people seek to leave crowded urban areas to take … more

By Darwin Yanes | 7/31/20

Camp Anchor has had two positive cases of Covid-19 as of Friday.

Two Covid cases confirmed at Camp Anchor

The Town of Hempstead Friday confirmed that two cases of coronavirus have been discovered at Camp Anchor in Lido Beach, a facility that provides activities for developmentally-disabled adults. A … more

By James Bernstein | 7/31/20

L.I. Democratic lawmakers seek stimulus talks with McConnell

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice and Rep. Tom Suozzi on Wednesday called on Republican senators to work with the Democratically led House of Representatives to pass another round of economic stimulus, only … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/29/20

The Shore House Bar & Grill is on East Park Avenue.

Long Beach welcomes two new eateries, despite pandemic’s challenges

The restaurant business in Long Beach has gotten busier. The city, known for its array of trendy bars and restaurants, has recently added two eateries to its already lengthy and varied list, … more

By Darwin Yanes | 7/24/20

Judi Vining, far left, and volunteers with food from Trader Joe’s.

Long Beach Aware feeding familes and filling gaps

Long Beach AWARE, a local organization dedicated to preventing substance abuse among young people, has pivoted to start feeding hungry children and families during the pandemic. But with dwindling … more

By Darwin Yanes | 7/24/20

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