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Rainbows of hope in West Hempstead
With families and communities in quarantine, West Hempstead residents have found a new way to bring the community together while promoting social distancing. The rainbow project, which was started on …
Malverne, West Hempstead storeowners hope to stay afloat amid closures
Malverne and West Hempstead businesses owners have acknowledged feeling the adverse effects of the coronavirus outbreak. Many of them say they began to notice a decline in customers even before Gov. …
Doctors, health experts focus on the physical, mental toll of the coronavirus
Health officials continue to place a strong emphasis on the physical and mental wellbeing of the community as coronavirus cases continue to soar across Nassau County, leading to fear and a lot of unanswered questions.
Town Sanitary District No. 6 changes collection schedule
The Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 6 is changing its trash collection schedule amid the coronavirus outbreak. In a flier sent to residents over the weekend, district officials said …
Malverne, West Hempstead reacts to closure of all barber shops, nail/hair salons, tattoo parlors
Governor Cuomo issued a directive via Twitter Friday morning ordering all barber shops, nail and hair salons, and tattoo parlors to close, effective March 21 at 8 p.m. The governor tweeted the …
Social services to county: We’re still open
Nassau County’s social services are open for business, despite the current challenges. That was County Executive Laura Curran’s message as she gave updates on the current COVID-19 …
‘He was full of joy and hope’
Longtime West Hempstead church leader ‘Pastor Fred’ dies at 65
For more than 30 years, the Rev. Frederick McElderry, known by many as “Pastor Fred,” shared not only his faith, but also his passion for music, movies and sports with congregants at St. …
Heralds seek 2020 summer interns
Herald Community Newspapers is seeking 2020 and summer interns for our 18 community-based publications that stretch across Nassau County’s South Shore, from Valley Stream to Seaford, and Long …
Malverne, West Hempstead schools shares educational plans amid coronavirus outbreak
All Nassau County schools will be closed for two weeks as of Monday, by order of Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. Curran made the announcement Sunday morning as health and school officials …
Gatherings of 50 or more banned across state
To reduce the spread of the coronavirus, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut banned gatherings of more than 50 people effective 8 p.m. Monday night, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who tweeted the …
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 . . .