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The Oceanside School District’s next budget meeting is April 22 via virtual Board of Education meeting. Island Park Public Schools has not set a new budget presentation date yet.

Oceanside, Island Park school officials reassess budgets after state delays vote, cuts funding

School budget votes have been delayed until at least June 1 because of the coronavirus outbreak, by order of Gov. Andrew Cuomo. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 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

Diane Provvido, the district’s assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction and research, launched the online message board for families to write notes to essential workers.

Oceansiders show compassion for essential workers via virtual message board

Oceanside School District staff, students and community members are showing their appreciation for essential workers with a virtual bulletin board. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/3/20

The New York Guard Association is looking for donations of items ormoney to put together care packages for State Guard soldiers helping with the coronavirus outbreak.

Help with New York Guard appreciation packages

The New York Guard Association wants to put together care packages for State Guard soldiers who are currently on active duty working with the National Guard on Operation COVID-19. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/30/20

Even before the closures, “everybody canceled” their appointments, said Marina Iskiyaeva, owner of NYC Panache Salon in Island Park.

Island Park reacts to closure of barber shops, nail/hair salons, tattoo parlors

Island Park salon owner reacts to Governor Cuomo's latest mandate to help prevent spread of the coronavirus. more

By Briana Bonfiglio and Scott Brinton | 3/20/20

New York American Water is set to replace each meter in the county with smart meters.

New York American Water to install smart meters countywide

As it prepares for a rate hike on April 1, New York American water is also moving ahead with a $40.8 million plan to replace all of its 126,500 water meters in Nassau County with new smart meters that will monitor customers’ usage. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/18/20

New York has banned gatherings of 50 or more people because of the coronavirus, according to Governor Cuomo.

Gatherings of 50 or more banned across New York state

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 … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/16/20

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, second from left, updated the public on the county and state’s efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus. She was joined by, from left, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, State Sen. Anna Kaplan and Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages.

County, state and businesses work to fight coronavirus spread

“We’re all in this together,” Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said at a news conference on the county and state’s efforts to stop the spread of a new strain of the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/12/20

At a news conference Sunday, U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, left, and County Executive Laura Curran warned against price gouging of sanitary items during the coronavirus outbreak.

Lawmakers warn against price gouging during coronavirus outbreak

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky and U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice gathered on Sunday at Oceanside Middle School for a news conference to address price gouging during what Gov. Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/9/20

The bag ban is dumb

There’s no polite way to say it: The ban on plastic shopping bags that took effect on Sunday is just plain dumb. The law, the New York State Bag Waste Reduction Act . . . more

By Timothy Denton | 3/6/20

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