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Gov. Andrew Cuomo Saturday that the number of deaths dropped overnight from 630 to 540, a roughly 14 percent decrease.

Number of deaths in N.Y. drops overnight, as new hospitalizations continue at steady pace: Cuomo

The number of deaths because of the coronavirus dropped a little more than 14 percent across New York state overnight from Friday into Saturday, from 630 to 540, Governor Cuomo said Saturday … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/18/20

Students, educators need to know what’s next

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio probably overstepped his authority when he decided late last Friday that he would keep the city’s 1,800 public schools closed through June . . . more

4/16/20

Coronavirus cases surpassed 15,600 in Nassau County as of Monday afternoon. County Executive Laura Curran and Gov. Andrew Cuomo stressed the need for social distancing.

Gov.: Schools, 'non-essential' businesses must stay closed until April 29

On Monday, Governor Cuomo ordered schools and non-essential businesses to remain closed until April 29 to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Previously, they were to close until April 15. At … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/6/20

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said Saturday afternoon that 149 people had died of the coronavirus in Nassau County to date. That contradicted a state report, which put the total number of deaths significantly higher than that, she said. At back was Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, who represents the 11th District on the North Shore.

County exec: 149 have died of Covid-19 in Nassau

Speaking Saturday afternoon, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran reported 11 new deaths overnight of the coronavirus, bringing the total number to 149. That number, she said, … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/4/20

Governor Cuomo said Thursday that New York state could reach its peak number of COVID-19 cases in one to three weeks.

Officials: COVID-19 cases top 10,000 in Nassau; nearly 100 have died

Governor Cuomo called a spike in coronavirus patients on Long Island “troubling,” as cases in Nassau County surpassed 10,500 on Thursday and deaths from the disease nearly reached 100, County Executive Laura Curran said. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/2/20

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

County executive: Eisenhower Park drive collects desperately needed medical supplies

On Tuesday, its first day, a medical supply drive undertaken by Nassau County collected boxfuls of desperately needed medical supplies that will be given to first responders and hospital workers. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/23/20

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 . . . more

3/19/20

Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside announced that its first coronavirus death occurred on Monday. Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre also had its first death Monday.

Nassau County officials announce first two coronavirus deaths

On Tuesday, officials announced the first two coronavirus deaths in Nassau County as the number of cases continues to grow. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/17/20

County Executive Laura Curran closed all Nassau schools for two weeks starting Monday. She made the announcement Sunday morning.

County executive closes all Nassau schools for two weeks 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 … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/15/20

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