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Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that modeling shows as many as 16,000 New Yorkers could die because of the coronavirus. The peak of the crisis, he said, is expected at the end of April.

Modeling: 110,000 could be hospitalized in N.Y.; 16,000 could die

New modeling shows New York could reach the “apex” of the coronavirus crisis, when 110,00 New Yorkers could be hospitalized, with 37,000 on ventilators, at the end of April. Some 16,000 could die. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/1/20

Town of Hempstead suspends recycling amid the pandemic

Because of staffing issues, the Town of Hempstead is suspending all recyling collection until further notice during the coronavirus pandemic. more

4/1/20

Be counted: April 1 is U.S. Census Day

April 1 is U.S. Census Day, when the federal government works to count every person across the United States and five of its territories. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/1/20

Our Lady of Lourdes Church received several donations for the food bank during their food drive from March 19-21.

Malverne adjusts events amid coronavirus pandemic

Last Saturday, the Village of Malverne had numerous village-wide events lined up for people of all ages. However, the spread of the coronavirus put a halt to those plans. Community members have since … more

By Nakeem Grant | 3/31/20

The Village of Malverne has 19 confirmed cases of coronavirus as the Herald went to press on Monday.

Village of Malverne sees an uptick of coronavirus cases

Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett announced the village’s first three confirmed cases of coronavirus on March 24. The total had increased to 19 as the Herald went to press on Monday. “I … more

By Nakeem Grant | 3/31/20

15 die of coronavirus overnight in Nassau County, bringing the death toll to 63

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran reported Monday afternoon that the death total in the county had risen to nearly 50 because of the coronavirus, after nine new deaths were reported overnight from … more

3/30/20

The New York Guard Association is looking for donations of items ormoney to put together care packages for State Guard soldiers helping with the coronavirus outbreak.

Help with New York Guard appreciation packages

The New York Guard Association wants to put together care packages for State Guard soldiers who are currently on active duty working with the National Guard on Operation COVID-19. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/30/20

Hempstead Town officials called on U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand to support their request to deploy the National Disaster Medical System to the Town of Hempstead during the coronavirus pandemic.

Town officials call on National Disaster Medical System to support hospital, health care providers

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito and Hempstead Town Medical Director Dr. David Neubert called on U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand to support … more

3/30/20

Governor Cuomo has extended the stay-at-home directive to April 15 because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Governor Cuomo extends stay-at-home directive to April 15

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, speaking Sunday in Albany, extended a directive that keeps all non-essential workers at home through April 15. The order came as the total number of COVID-19 cases statewide … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/29/20

Governor Cuomo has moved the date of the presidential primary because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Governor Cuomo moves presidential primary date as COVID-19 cases top 52,000 statewide, 5,550 in Nassau

Governor Cuomo has moved the presidential primary date from April 28 to June 23 because, he said, of concern over possible COVID-19 spread during the primary. The move came Saturday as coronavirus … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/28/20

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