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Seaford Superintendent Adele Pecora at the start of her second year overseeing the district. She said that technology would be a critical component in enhancing learning across all grades.

Schools head Pecora exudes 'Seaford Pride'

Seaford Schools Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora may be from Massapequa, but she projects Seaford Pride. A thoroughgoing professional with nearly 30 years of experience, she has only the highest praise for the district and the community and communicates a determination to do well by both. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/18/38

Many small businesses have been forced to close because of the coronavirus outbreak, including the Chop Shop, a hair salon in Long Beach.

Long Island Association offering business advice amid coronavirus outbreak

The Long Island Association, a regional business advocacy group, was supposed to host its spring luncheon Friday, featuring retired Yankee great Alex Rodriguez, but instead it held an hour-long … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/27/20

Hofstra President Stuart Rabinowitz was appointed to co-chair the advisory committee.

County panel surveying how COVID-19 is hurting businesses

Nassau County’s Coronavirus Economic Advisory Council is asking business owners to fill out a confidential survey to gauge how the COVID-19 outbreak is hurting small, medium and big businesses … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/27/20

Parishioners at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, in East Meadow, lined up by family on Sunday for their last Holy Communion until further notice.

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, … more

3/27/20

The World Health Organization recommended this method of frequent hand washing as one of the most effective measures against COVID-19.

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. more

By David Larouserie, Eric Dedier and Audrey Lagadec | 3/27/20

Eugene Klochkoff, 5, celebrated his birthday on March 25 with help from the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD).

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 … more

By J.D. Freda | 3/27/20

Wantagh resident Chris Fahey, a Baldwin teacher, illustrated a poster to say thank you to the essential workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Wantagh artist helps community to 'see the good people'

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, … more

3/26/20

Baldwin teacher and Wantagh resident Chris Fahey illustrated a poster to say thank you to the essential workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Baldwin teacher thanks essential workers with illustration

Baldwin teacher Chris Fahey 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, being … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/25/20

Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads has been providing regular updates from his home office on Nassau's fight against coronavirus in the past two weeks.

County legislator holds latest online virus update

On Tuesday, March 24, Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads went live from Facebook to update his followers on the most recent developments in the county’s response to the coronavirus … more

By JD Freda | 3/25/20

Mid Island Medical Supply was not affected by the closure and has been doing a booming business.

‘Nonessential’ businesses close on Cuomo's order

All businesses in Seaford and Wantagh considered nonessential were shuttered beginning Sunday night, after Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a directive via Twitter last Friday ordering the … more

By Timothy Denton | 3/24/20

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