Kara Constantine has been caring for residents at Maple Pointe Assisted Living in Rockville Centre for the past two years, but her job became distinctly more challenging this spring. Despite the physical and mental exhaustion of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, Constantine, a registered nurse and the center’s program director, has continued to do her job as she always has, and her efforts have not gone unnoticed: She was named Nurse of the Year by the New York State Center for Assisted Living, an industry group supporting long-term-care and assisted-living facilities across the state. more

The Belmont Park main track officially opened for training on May 12, as the spring/summer meet remains delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The outriders and gate crew, wearing masks and … more

The Regency Assisted Living had three over 90 birthday celebrations on April 26. Safe and sound in their home, three residents celebrated with their families virtually. more

Workers on the front lines – those who show up daily for jobs where they are potentially exposed to the coronavirus – are being seen as heroes for the work that they do, and many people in the Rockville Centre community are doing more than simply just thanking people for the work they do. more

Wearing his best pair of pajamas, John Larocchia, of Bellmore, sat at his computer Saturday night to begin a Zoom call from his living room. He wasn't meeting with coworkers or leading a lecture, but … more

Nicole Sorace noticed that the residents of the Maple Pointe assisted living facility in Rockville Centre were lonely, as Long Islanders continue to self-isolate to stop the spread of Covid-19, and … more

This Saturday night, the Laughter Saves Lives Foundation will host a live online comedy show to benefit first responders and medical personnel on the front lines  of the coronavirus … more

Jurassic World Live” takes audiences on an immersive journey through the dense jungles of Isla Nubar, so familiar to fans of the films. more

The acclaimed tribute band delivers a classic Stones experience. more

Hofstra University and the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery are partnering to provide environmental education to Long Island communities through a certification program. more