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Lakeview NAACP President Doris Hicks, left, County Legislator Siela Bynoe and the Rev. Tristan Salley, of St. Paul’s AME Church took part in the “Thankful Thursday” caravan in Lakeview on May 21.

Thankful Thursday caravan honors essential workers in Lakeview

With lights flashing, horns honking and hands waving, community organizations in dozens of decorated vehicles traversed the streets of Lakeview for a “Thankful Thursday” salute to the … more

5/28/20

Elmont Chamber of Commerce President Paul Sapienza said people must learn a new set of social rules, including mask-wearing.

Elmont and Franklin Square business leaders hope for best during reopening

Elmont and Franklin Square business leaders said their downtowns were slowly coming back to life on Wednesday, the first day of Long Island's Phase One reopening of its economy, and they said they hoped people would abide by social-distancing protocols to ensure the economy stays open. more

By Scott Brinton and Melissa Koenig | 5/27/20

Nassau Coliseum launches drive-in movies

NYCB Live announced on May 16 that it would be launching drive-in movie weekends this spring and summer at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale. The first movie screening will be DreamWorks Animation's … more

5/27/20

Malverne is among the communities on Long Island to begin Phase One reopening.

Malverne Chamber welcomes Phase One reopening of the economy

As projected, Long Island began the Phase One reopening of its battered economy on Wednesday, paving the way for construction and wholesale trade companies to restart operations, along with retailers … more

By Nakeem Grant and Scott Brinton | 5/27/20

Malverne teen Sophia Negrino collected food for Our Lady of Lourdes Churches’ food pantry on May 19.

Teen from Malverne donates to local food pantries

Malvernite Sophia Negrino recently collected food for Our Lady of Lourdes Churches’ food pantry, which supports St. Vincent de Paul. In addition, she also collected donations for Island Harvest … more

5/27/20

Governor Cuomo said Tuesday that Long Island would begin Phase One reopening of the economy on May 27.

Baldwin business owners react to reopening plans

As projected, Long Island began the Phase One reopening of its battered economy on Wednesday, paving the way for construction and wholesale trade companies to restart operations, along with retailers for curbside pickup only. more

By Scott Brinton and Bridget Downes | 5/26/20

Long Island begins Phase One reopening Wednesday: Cuomo

As projected, Long Island began the Phase One reopening of its battered economy on Wednesday, paving the way for construction and wholesale trade companies to restart operations, along with retailers for curbside pickup only. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/26/20

The Malverne schools Board of Education adopted their proposed 2020-21 budget on May 19.

Malverne school board adopts proposed 2020-21 budget

The Malverne Board of Education adopted their proposed budget for the 2020-21 school year on May 19. This year’s budget vote and trustee election will be done by mail. Ballots will be mailed to … more

By Nakeem Grant | 5/26/20

The West Hempstead School District Board of Education adopted its proposed 2020-21 budget at the middle school on May 19.

West Hempstead school board adopts proposed 2020-21 budget

The West Hempstead Board of Education adopted their proposed budget for the 2020-21 school year on May 19. This year’s budget vote and trustee election will be done by mail. Ballots will be … more

By Nakeem Grant | 5/26/20

Veterans lined up at Westwood Park in Malverne as part of the village's annual Memorial Day ceremony.

Malverne honors fallen heroes during Memorial Day ceremony

Malverne held its annual Memorial Day ceremony at Westwood Park on Monday. Local and county officials joined veterans from Malverne American Legion Post 44 in honoring those who have given their … more

5/26/20