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Fair County renames part of Charles Lindbergh Boulevard for Black pilot
The late Tuskegee Airman William Wheeler, considered a role model for Black pilots by many, was honored on Aug. 24 for his service to the country during World War II and his contributions to the …
Black-owned businesses struggle amid the pandemic
Amid the global Covid-19 pandemic and the nationwide Black Lives Matter protests, Black-owned businesses have faced new challenges, including many in the Hempstead and Uniondale areas, and experts …
Nassau cleans up after 1,000 trees fall amid Isaias
Tropical Storm Isaias, a swift-moving temptest that slammed Nassau Tuesday, knocked down more than a thousand trees and some 338 electric and phone wires here, said County Executive Laura Curran during a news briefing Wednesday morning.
Town of Hempstead rolls out 'concierge service' to help residents as beaches open Saturday
Hempstead officials Friday announced a new “Coronavirus Concierge Service team,” to help keep patrons socially distanced and safe amid the pandemic while the town prepares to welcome …
Governor Cuomo talks Phase One reopening for Long Island
Governor Cuomo came to Jones Beach State Park Sunday to offer a modicum of hope for a region battered by the coronavirus: Long Island, he said, was on track to begin Phase I reopening on Wednesday, …
Town supervisors plan for summer recreation
Thirteen town supervisors gathered Friday to begin planning coordination of the summer season on Long Island, when tourists from across the state and around the country descend on the Island’s …
Hempstead Town to resume recycling collection
Town of Hempstead’s Department of Sanitation will resume recycling collection on May 4, according to a town news release.
Watch out for scammers during Covid-19
Scammers are using the coronavirus pandemic to their advantage. They are using the fear and anxiety caused by the virus to steal money and information from unsuspecting victims. Covid-19 has affected all of us and these scammers are no exception. Many of their call centers had to be temporarily closed due to the virus. But the criminals are now adapting, and their call centers are coming back online.
School elections set for June 9
By executive order last Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo reset the school budget and trustees election statewide to Tuesday, June 9. Every voter will receive an absentee ballot with a postage-paid envelope …
Editorial
New York can learn a lot from South Korea
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is set to open beaches statewide, including Jones Beach, on Friday. It is a moment we have all eagerly awaited, a symbolic gesture signaling . . .
Editorial
Stay strong, Nassau
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.