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Wantagh artist helps community to 'see the good people'
Posters thanking essential workers go to first responders
Wantagh resident Chris Fahey has found a way to thank those members of the workforce who are on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic every day. “There was nothing I could really do, …
How soap destroys the coronavirus
Hand washing with soap and water remains one of the most effective defenses against the coronavirus — provided it is done correctly.
Wantagh FD closes firehouses, still in service
On Friday, March 27, the Wantagh Fire Department announced that it will be closing its firehouses “for everything except response to alarms.” The Wantagh Fire Department has six stations, …
Orthodox Church joins ban on large gatherings
The call and response of the hymns reverberated throughout the church on Wednesday evening, icons gently peering down from the walls on the priest in his shining brocade robes of purple and gold, …
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 …
Stress-busting made simple
Nearly everyone has heard the term "mindfulness," but even during the most stressful of circumstances, most people have only a vague idea of how it might benefit them or what they might do to be mindful. Here are some easy steps.
Seaford birthday boy’s friendly visit from police
Eugene Klochkoff lives in the Harbor section of Seaford. On Wednesday, March 25, Eugene turned five and his parents had planned a birthday party. They were forced to cancel their son’s birthday …
Recovery groups locked out during crisis
While many agencies across the state and county are focused on the physical and financial impact of the COVID-19 virus, the mental health of the county’s 1.36 million residents is just as …
Finding God by live-streaming on Facebook
“Peace be with you.” Usually, that declaration would be followed by a joyful response from the congregation, “And with your spirit.” The reply would be followed by turning …
Curran urges nonprofits and municipalities to apply for aid
On March 20, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that “federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of New York to supplement states, tribes and local …
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 . . .