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Cuomo’s days in office appear numbered

A year ago, the coronavirus pandemic arrived in New York, and fear and confusion ensued. We needed a calming voice to talk us through the crisis, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo was that voice. more

3/11/21

A governor bruised by a pandemic mistake

I admired Gov. Mario Cuomo so much that I actually bought an old CD of his speeches some years ago, and I actually listened to them. So I am educated in the successes and rhetorical and political skills of the Cuomo boys. more

2/25/21

Elmont Memorial High School was closed on Monday and Tuesday, after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19.

Franklin Square, Elmont schools brace for Covid testing

Officials in the Franklin Square, Elmont and Sewanhaka school districts are coming up with plans to test students and staff members for the coronavirus in case any of the communities are designated a … more

By Melissa Koenig | 12/8/20

Vito Cortesiano, co-owner of Salvatore’s of Elmont, recently installed a tent that will allow patrons to eat outside during the winter months.

Franklin Square, Elmont residents have mixed reactions to new gathering restrictions

Helen Fries, of Franklin Square, usually celebrates Thanksgiving with about 20 family members, and was planning to do so again this year when Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that gatherings must be … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/17/20

With the Covid-19 infection rate continuing to drop, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is allowing gyms across Nassau and Suffolk counties to reopen.

At last — Cuomo lets gyms reopen at one-third capacity

Gyms throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties, along with the rest of the state, can reopen as soon as Aug. 24, following inspection by local authorities, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced today. Facilities … more

By Karen Bloom | 8/17/20

Valley Stream's schools have been given the go ahead to reopen this fall. The Central High School District will be fully reopening its buildings with strict social distancing guidelines. The other three districts will be adopting a hybrid-model reopening.

Cuomo oks fall reopening for Valley Stream schools

School districts in Nassau and Suffolk counties, along with the rest of the state, will be allowed to reopen, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this morning. He said he based his decision on low infection rates recorded in every region. more

By Karen Bloom and Peter Belfiore | 8/10/20

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has authorized all of New York's school districts to open for the fall.

Governor Cuomo gives go-ahead for schools to reopen

School districts in Nassau and Suffolk counties, along with the rest of the state, will be allowed to reopen, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this morning. He said he based his decision on low infection rates recorded in every region. more

By Karen Bloom | 8/7/20

L.I. preps for Phase Four reopening Wednesday

Long Island is set to begin Phase Four reopening of the economy on July 8, including universities and colleges. As of press time Monday, however, Governor Cuomo said there was no word yet whether the … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/6/20

Young athletes, like the participants in Express Lacrosse's summer clinic at Cedar Creek Park, were the big winners under Phase 4 guidelines, as the county's 60 playing fields reopened.

Phase 4 gives boost to morale, despite slow start

Businesses in Seaford and Wantagh continued to open under the state’s Phase 4 rules last week, but the fanfare was somewhat muted. The two hamlets have relatively few of the businesses most likely to benefit, and many that were already open continued to operate under severe restrictions. Still, every move in the direction of business as usual was cause for relief. more

By Timothy Denton and Scott Brinton | 7/6/20

Janet and George Beyer and Ray Arledge enjoyed lunch at Alpine Restaurant while wishing waitress Elizabeth Papadoniou, second from right, a happy birthday.

F.S., Elmont restaurateurs make the most of the great outdoors

It was an exciting morning for the staff at Plattduetsche Park on June 10, when they saw several families waiting for a chance to eat at the restaurant before they even opened the gates at 11 … more

By Melissa Koenig | 7/1/20