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Be prepared for hurricanes — now, not later

With all the news of the coronavirus crisis, it would be easy to forget that we are more than a month into the Atlantic hurricane season — and now is the time to prepare for the possibility of a major storm. more

7/10/20

Bellmore-Merrick EMS Assistant Chief Scott Resnik helped the department prepare for the coronavirus outbreak early on, but its funds have still taken a hit. The community has helped relieve the burden by donating money and food.

Bellmore-Merrick’s EMS squad needs local support

Bellmore-Merrick’s Emergency Medical Services is primarily funded through insurance billings for ambulance transports — but as at-home responses become more frequent to keep patients out … more

By Andrew Garcia | 4/16/20

Facebook SBA Long Island Branch Manager Robert Piechota spoke about loans for small business owners in a webinar sponsored by Sen. Anna Kaplan on April 13.

SBA offers loans to small business owners

For the first time in American history, the United States Small Business Association declared all 50 states “disaster areas” that are eligible for relief loans during the coronavirus … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/15/20

Cuomo lets no crisis go to waste

Last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation appropriating $40 million to help fight COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. That was excellent news. Buried in the legislation, however, were troubling provisions . . . more

By Ameer Benno | 3/20/20

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 Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District has been circulating preventive measures to the community since late January.

Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District preps as coronavirus hits Nassau

A day before Nassau County confirmed its first case of novel coronavirus, Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Superintendent John DeTommaso assured parents at the March 4 Board of Education … more

By Alyssa Seidman, Jeff Bessen, Briana Bonfiglio and Scott Brinton | 3/12/20

Researchers at York Analytical Laboratories tested samples of Long Island’s soil and groundwater for signs of contamination.

Dealing with water contamination

With the revelation that potentially harmful contaminants are being found in drinking water on the North Shore, residents have grown concerned about their exposure to these chemicals. Those … more

By Mike Conn | 2/27/20

Christine Rice, third from left, of the Glen Cove Senior Center, was able to pick up bags of hand sanitizer that she plans on distributing with the center’s meal deliveries for members.

Office of Emergency Management, Glen Cove distributes masks and sanitizer

With cases of Covid-19 rising, the importance of wearing masks and staying clean is becoming crucial and a partnership between the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management and the City of Glen Cove will help ensure Glen Cove residents do both. more

1/14/20

The sale of electronic cigarettes and flavored e-liquids is being challenged on multiple levels — federally, statewide and locally, in the Town of Hempstead.

Locals condemn vape shop

When residents noticed a colorful “Smoke and Vape Shop” sign on a previously vacant storefront on Merrick Road, they jumped into action. Only days after their protests flooded social … more

By Andrew Garcia, Bridget Downes and Nadya Nataly | 9/19/19

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