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 . . .
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3/19/20
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A year after controversy over the Cornerstone at Lynbrook project caused village officials to scrap plans for it, a new, smaller-scale Cornerstone development is in the works.
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By Mike Smollins
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3/18/20
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Two hours before Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s order indefinitely banning restaurants from hosting customers to help prevent coronavirus spread, fear and uncertainty were evident in the voice of Pearsall’s Station owner Brian Fern.
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By Mike Smollins
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3/17/20
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To reduce the spread of the coronavirus, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are banning gatherings of more than 50 people effective 8 p.m. Monday night, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who tweeted …
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By Scott Brinton
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3/16/20
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After discussing their intentions to go forward with the installation of $1.3 million turf fields for Greis Park, the Lynbrook village board of trustees made it official by voting to approve the measure at the March 2 meeting.
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By Mike Smollins
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3/12/20
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To celebrate family businesses on Long Island, esteemed owners gathered at the Carltun in East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park on March 4 for the inaugural Family Business Awards Gala.
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By Matthew Ferremi
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3/6/20
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Chris St. Remy received a special surprise at Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing on Feb. 27, when he was presented with a new wheelchair that will enable him to continue to play basketball.
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By Mike Smollins
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3/5/20
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Like many local business owners, Kaitlyn Gateson said she has spent many hours researching alternatives in preparation for a new statewide plastic bag ban that will take effect March 1, and she has come up with a plan.
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By Melissa Koenig and Mike Smollins
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2/27/20
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The installation of synthetic-turf fields at Greis Park, costing $1.3 million and measuring nearly 122,000 square feet in total, is set to begin in March, and will usher in the start of a major renovation of the park.
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By Mike Smollins
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2/20/20
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The East Rockaway School District has joined a partnership with Rockville Centre and several other districts in Northwell Health’s new Behavioral Health Center. The facility helps students find care for any crises they may be facing.
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By Jill Nossa
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2/13/20
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