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The library's Head of Technology, Chris Jelley, used the library's 3D printer to create face shields for hospital workers.

North Merrick Public Library uses tech resources to aid front-line workers

Although the North Merrick Public Library is temporarily closed to the community, its technological resources are hard at work to assist hospital workers and scientific researchers fighting to keep … more

4/30/20

Three sixth-grade students from Birch School are benefiting front-line workers by selling beaded rainbow bracelets. The students donated $700 of their proceeds to Bellmore/Merrick Helping Our Heroes, a group that's feeding workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Birch School students use beading business to benefit front-line workers

Three Birch School students are beading their hearts out to benefit workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. Sixth-graders Kayla Indich, Paige Seltzer and Jolie Weiss, of Merrick, have … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 4/30/20

Small businesses need more federal help

Let’s not mince words: The federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program, which was supposed to hurry loans to small businesses so they can make payroll and stay afloat, has been troubled from the start. more

4/23/20

The State Health Department reports 22 cases of Covid-19 at the Long Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

NYS Health Department releases list of coronavirus deaths at nursing homes in Long Beach, Glen Cove and Lynbrook, among others on Long Island

The State Health Department has released a list of 22 nursing homes on Long Island, including homes in Lynbrook, Glen Cove and Long Beach, where residents have died from the coronavirus epidemic. The … more

By James Bernstein | 4/18/20

Governor Cuomo said more than 800,000 people in the NYS have filed for unemployment.

800,000 in NYS file unemployment claims, an all-time record

About 800 000 people in New York State applied for unemployment benefits this week, Gov.Andrew Cuomo said Friday, setting an all-time one week record. Nationwide, 6.6 million applied for such … more

By James Bernstein | 4/10/20

Mutts and Butts owner Mike Silverman is offering curbside pickups and free deliveries of pet food and supplies.

Merrick's Mutts and Butts is open for your pet care needs

Mutts and Butts owner Mike Silverman has kept operations running amid the coronavirus outbreak, but the Merrick pet store is making less than half of what it was before, he said. more

By Andrew Garcia | 4/10/20

The Town of Hempstead voted a $40 million stimulus package on Tuesday to be used for road improvements.

ToH earmarks $40 million for road improvements

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald Clavin announced a $40 million stimulus package yesterday “in an effort to get people back to work once it is safe to do so.” Clavin said the money … more

By J.D. Freda | 4/8/20

Brands Bicycles & Fitness, in Wantagh, one of the Tri-State's largest bicycle retailers, reported a moderate uptick in overall sales, compared with past years' spring increases.

Bike biz takes off as homebound get out

When it comes to social distancing, residents of Nassau County’s South Shore may be luckier than most. With more than 60 miles of beautiful pedestrian trails and bike paths, the area in and … more

By Timothy Denton | 4/7/20

Runway Couture co-owner Kimberly Towers, of Merrick, sported one of the masks designed by her team. The masks are being donated to health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Runway Couture in Bellmore makes 1,000+ masks for medical workers

When Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered non-essential businesses to close amid the coronavirus pandemic, the seamstresses at Runway Couture in Bellmore returned to their home sewing machines to stitch … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 4/6/20

Governor Cuomo, Main Street needs a hand

Covid-19 has completely changed the way we all live. But along with worrying about keeping themselves and their families healthy, thousands of small business owners across New York state are losing sleep over . . . more

4/2/20

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