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East Meadow School District students have the option to wear a mask when outside for the remainder of the school year.

District clarifies policies amid mask mandate

After a year of taking precautions like mask wearing and social distancing, many were shocked to learn that fully vaccinated people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, could … more

By Jennifer Corr | 6/18/21

Members of the Oceanside High School youth council and the SAFE coalition unveiled their new education campaign on teen marijuana use.

Oceanside students unveil anti-marijuana PSAs for NICE buses

The legalization of the sale and use of recreational marijuana in New York has been met with stiff opposition in the form of opt-outs from local municipalities. In Oceanside, the high school’s youth council made their mark on the conversation by creating signs to run on Nassau Inter-County Express buses to warn county residents about the effects the drug can have on developing brains. more

By Tom Carrozza | 6/17/21

Nassau County hits a welcome milestone

Last April and May, Gov. Andrew Cuomo described the coronavirus as a “fire spreading” across Long Island . . . more

6/3/21

Board of Education trustees and elected officials recently hosted a rally urging County Executive Laura Curran, above, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo to allow children to be unmasked at schools and camps, but officials have stuck to state and federal guidelines.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway parents split on masking for children

With coronavirus cases dropping and restrictions easing, many parents have made a push to allow children to go without face coverings at schools and camps, while others have been reluctant to do so. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/2/21

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Michael F. Uttaro, among other fire officers, gathered at the Nassau County Public Safety Center in Westbury, that houses the Fire Marshal’s Office.

Residents encouraged to grill safely

It is getting to that time when the warm summer rays will beam down on the grill roasting some summer favorites; like hot dogs, burgers and sausages. But in order to keep the summer barbecues fun, and tasty, residents should practice some easy precautions. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Michael F. Uttaro, among other fire officers, gathered at the Nassau County Public Safety Center in Westbury, that houses the Fire Marshal’s Office, on Friday to encourage residents to practice fire safety this summer. more

By Jennifer Corr | 5/31/21

Though long-awaited repairs to Austin Boulevard in Island Park have caused traffic jams, many residents said they’re worth it to finally fix the road.

Island Park residents take Austin Boulevard traffic in stride amid repairs

Though an $8.9 million repair to Austin Boulevard has snarled traffic on the Island Park thoroughfare, residents have accepted the inconvenience, saying they have waited two decades for completion of the project. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/26/21

Island Park resident Grace Moran received her vaccine from an MSSN nurse alongside her mother, Margaret Moran, and Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony D’Esposito.

Oceanside parents offer mixed reaction to vaccinating youths

The availability of Covid-19 vaccines for children and teens ages 12 to 15 has been met with mixed reviews by local residents. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/20/21

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran called on the state Department of Health to allow for full capacity as Nassau beaches like Jones Beach.

Curran calls for full capacity at beaches

There were plenty of people walking the boardwalk and shore of Jones Beach State Park on Sunday, a cool spring day. With a cool breeze and wariness of Covid-19 in the air, many were wearing a light jacket and a mask. In just a few months, this scene may look a bit different, with people in their swimsuits sprawled out on beach towels instead. But whether the beach will be filled at 100 percent capacity, or a limited capacity, remains a mystery. more

By Jennifer Corr and James Bernstein | 5/7/21

There was no shortage of officials wielding ceremonial shovels as the project kicked off last week.

Bay Park Conveyance Project begins on Earth Day

Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, construction began on the long-awaited Bay Park Conveyance Project. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/29/21

State Sen. Kevin Thomas, joined by local officials, veterans and NUMC medical personnel, called on the federal government to fund expanded services and housing at the county’s safety-net hospital.

Push to add veterans’ services at medical center

For years, the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency’s more than 90 volunteers drove veterans to facilities like the Veterans Affairs hospital in Northport to receive specialized care, because services for veterans are limited in Nassau County. But agency officials hope that President Biden’s proposed $2.7 trillion American Jobs Plan will allow veterans to access expanded services in their own county. more

By Jennifer Corr | 4/14/21

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