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On June 7, protesters kneeled in front of the Rockville Centre Police Department’s headquarters on Maple Avenue. They paused there for about eight minutes, the amount of time that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd’s neck before he died.

RVCPD, local activists react to Cuomo's order on police reforms

After weeks of nationwide protests following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a 10-bill package of police reforms passed earlier in the week by the State Legislature. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 6/16/20

Assemblyman Ed Ra, at the lectern, proposed legislation allowing business owners to get marketing grants from the state. He spoke about it at a news conference on June 3.

Businesses to get marketing grants under proposed bill

A bill in the New York State Legislature would help small business owners better market themselves and promote their businesses, as Long Island’s economy begins to reopen. Under the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/9/20

Sometimes the right notes unlock the heart

Just take those old records off the shelf. I’ll sit and listen to ’em by myself. more

5/29/20

The Diocese of Rockville Centre’s motion to dismiss the New York Child Victims Act was denied by Hon. Steven M. Jaeger, a judge of the New York State Supreme Court of Nassau County, on May 13.

State judge upholds Child Victims Act, dismissing Diocese of Rockville Centre’s challenge

A state judge in Nassau County has dismissed the Diocese of Rockville Centre’s motion challenging the New York Child Victims Act (CVA). more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 5/15/20

Governor Cuomo plans to restart New York's economy in four phases, by region, starting May 15. When a region opens will depend on local conditions.

Governor elaborates on New York Forward reopening in new guide

Gov. Andrew Cuomo elaborated on his plan to reopen New York's economy in a 51-page report titled "New York Forward," which he released on Twitter Monday night. Reopening of the economy, which is … more

By Scott Brinton | 5/12/20

New York to open marinas with Connecticut and New Jersey

New York, Connecticut and New Jersey are allowing marinas, boatyards and marine manufacturers to open for personal use, provided they adhere to social distancing protocols and sanitize their … more

4/19/20

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

Governor Cuomo issued an executive order keeping "non-essential" businesses closed until May 15. Social distancing requirements will remain in effect until that date as well.

Cuomo keeps 'non-essential' businesses, schools closed to May 15

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has extended New York on PAUSE, a 10-point plan that shuts down “non-essential” businesses and schools and requires social distancing, through May 15. The announcement came during his daily briefing Thursday, when he also continued to lay out his vision to reopen the economy — and the challenges doing so will present. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/16/20

Matt Giovanniello of Rockville Centre created a directory of restaurants still open during the pandemic. The site, Nourish New York, provides an opportunity for users to redeem gift cards.

A directory of dining options in Rockville Centre

With businesses struggling amid the coronavirus crisis, there has been a push in Rockville Centre to support those that are still operating, in the hope that they won’t close for good. Matt Giovanniello saw the desire in the community to patronize local restaurants, but realized it was difficult to find accurate information. So he created Nourish New York, an online directory of all village restaurants now offering takeout and delivery service. more

By Jill Nossa | 4/14/20

Nassau County firehouses, including Lawrence-Cedarhurst, aboce, will sound the sirens in support of first responders and health care workers on April 7 at 7 p.m.

Nassau firehouses sound the sirens for first responders and health care workers

On Tuesday, April at 7 p.m., Nassau County fire departments will be sounding the sirens from all the firehouses to salute and show appreciation for all the first responders and health care workers on the frontlines in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. more

4/6/20

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