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Recalling two failed coups that will live in infamy

"The Event,” a 2015 found-footage documentary by Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa, opens with black-and-white images of mostly men marching in August 1991 through the streets of Leningrad . . . more

11/25/21

Atlantic Beach village has closed its beaches and playgrounds because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Atlantic Beach village closes beaches and playgrounds

The Village of Atlantic Beach has closed its eight beaches and two playgrounds until further notice because of the coronavirus outbreak, Mayor George Pappas said, to help curb the spread of the virus and protect the public’s health. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/22/20

Cedarhurst and Lawrence villages have declared a state of emergency amid the coronavirus outbreak. Above, Cedarhurst Village Hall.

Cedarhurst and Lawrence declare a state of emergency

The villages of Cedarhurst and Lawrence are in a state of emergency, as mayors of both Five Towns municipalities issued declarations that called for the public not to use places of assembly, including but not limited to houses of worship. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/19/20

Liane Feuer, owner of Haber Travel Service in Lawrence, said she remained optimistic about her business during the coronavirus pandemic.

Businesses soldier on through crisis

With the number of coronavirus cases in Nassau County increasing, Five Towns business owners and organizations are trying to maintain a positive outlook while dealing with unavoidable declines in revenue. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 3/18/20

Town of Hempstead Hall has reopened after it closed Monday, but its staff and hours have been reduced because of the coronavirus.

Hempstead Town declares state of emergency because of coronavirus outbreak; reopens Town Hall but adjusts working hours

The Town of Hempstead has declared a state of emergency because of the coronavirus outbreak, leading the town to adjust hours at Town Hall, according to Supervisor Donald … more

3/17/20

The vilages of Cedarhurst and Lawrence have both declared a state of emergency amind the coronavirus outbreak. Cases have been confirmed in all of the Five Towns.

Confirmed coronavirus cases in all of the Five Towns, North Woodmere and Far Rockaway

The villages of Cedarhurst and Lawrence are in a state of emergency, as mayors of both Five Towns municipalities issued declarations that called for the public not to use places of assembly, including but not limited to houses of worship. Cedarhurst explicitly banned in-house dining at restaurants and gathering at houses of worship. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/15/20

Mayor Martin Oliner extended the Village of Lawrence's state of emergency declaration through Dec. 28.

Lawrence extends state of emergency until Dec. 28

Village of Lawrence Mayor Martin Oliner ordered a 30-day extension on Nov. 28 of the declaration of the state of emergency that the village initially instituted on Nov. 4 due to the condition created by Hurricane Sandy. more

12/6/12