The largest pandemic in 100 years gave us a crash course in public health. We quickly learned the epidemiological concepts of “flattening the curve, the risk of exposure, asymptomatic carriers, incubation periods, and why we must quarantine.
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By Martine Hackett
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6/12/20
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Malverne held its annual Memorial Day ceremony at Westwood Park on Monday. Local and county officials joined veterans from Malverne American Legion Post 44 in honoring those who have given their …
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5/26/20
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In a community-led effort to help protect front line medical workers, State Sen. Kevin Thomas, who serves Malverne and West Hempstead, partnered with the Federation of American Indian Relief and the …
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4/15/20
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If only Donald Trump had taken the same Hippocratic Oath our doctors take when they graduate from medical school: “First, do no harm.” Instead . . .
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4/10/20
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The American Red Cross is urging healthy, eligible people who are feeling well to give blood or platelets to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
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3/26/20
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Fear can bring out the worst in us. When the coronavirus pandemic erupted in China in January, Asian-Americans shared stories on social media about how people would avoid them . . .
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3/19/20
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Yes, we know what you’re thinking: Another month, another issue I have to think about. Yes, it is, and we’re hoping you pay close attention.
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3/6/20
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True Americanism, and the sacrifices first responders make to serve the community, is what Ed Howard, vice commander of American Legion Post 44 in Malverne, spoke about at the legion’s annual …
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By Nakeem Grant
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3/5/20
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The Public Service Commission announced that it has decided to defer a 27 percent rate hike for New York American Water customers in the Lynbrook service area in April and has opted for a 6 percent …
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By Michael Smollins
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2/20/20
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Puerto Rico was jolted by a series of earthquakes and aftershocks in the first two weeks of the year, and thousands of people need urgent help.
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1/24/20
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