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Governor Cuomo said Friday that New York experienced its deadliest 24-hour period to date.

New York sees its deadliest 24 hours yet, as coronavirus cases surpass 12,000 in Nassau: governor

Governor Cuomo has warned in recent weeks that New York’s apex of COVID-19 cases was coming within seven to 21 days. Already, though, the state has surpassed 100,000 cases as of Friday, he said, and Thursday into Friday was the deadliest 24-hour period during the coronavirus crisis so far, with 562 new deaths statewide. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/3/20

“Our hope is that this bill will help give people one less thing to worry about during this uncertain period," Town Supervisor Donald Clavin said.

Hempstead Town waives late fees for water customers

The Town of Hempstead is waiving all late fees and penalties for three months for its water customers who do not pay their bills on time, according to a news release issued by the town Wednesday. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/3/20

Governor Cuomo earlier this week delayed school budget votes to June 1 because of the coronavirus outbreak, which is causing uncertainty in the $177 billion state budget.

School budget votes delayed to at least June 1; $177B state budget in flux

School budget votes have been delayed until at least June 1 because of the coronavirus outbreak, by order of Governor Cuomo. The votes were to have taken place May 19. The governor issued … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/3/20

Nassau County is hiring a consulting firm to develop an "economic portrait" of the county after the coronavirus crisis has abated.

Nassau hires consulting firm to develop 'economic portrait' of the county after the pandemic

County Executive Laura Curran stood Thursday on the steps of the Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola with the two heads of Nassau's Coronavirus Economic Advisory Council — Industrial … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/2/20

Hospitals across New York desperately need personal protective equipment, and the state is prepared to pay a "premium" for it, Governor Cuomo said.

Governor Cuomo appeals for protective medical equipment

Governor Cuomo made an urgent appeal Thursday to any manufacturers that are willing and able to produce personal protective equipment, or PPE, such as N-95 masks, face shields and plastic gowns, which will go to hopital wokers treating COVID-19 patients. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/2/20

Dr. Ron Kaminer, who has dental practices in Hewlett and Oceanside, is offering his patients access to a COVID-19 test.

Hewlett dentist offering access to COVID-19 test

With testing for the COVID-19 coronavirus at a premium, given the number of tests available, the number of places administering them and available time slots, the Hewlett- and Oceanside-based dental practice of Drs. Ron Kaminer and Melissa Rosenfeld, Smiles by Design, is offering tests through MicroGenDx, a Texas-based dental supplier and laboratory. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/2/20

Governor Cuomo said Thursday that New York state could reach its peak number of COVID-19 cases in one to three weeks.

Officials: COVID-19 cases top 10,000 in Nassau; nearly 100 have died

Governor Cuomo called a spike in coronavirus patients on Long Island “troubling,” as cases in Nassau County surpassed 10,500 on Thursday and deaths from the disease nearly reached 100, County Executive Laura Curran said. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/2/20

Trader Joe's in Merrick temporarily closes for COVID-19-related cleaning

The Trader Joe's store in Merrick is temporarily closed to customers after an undisclosed number of employees tested positive for coronavirus, according to a company statement. In a March … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 4/2/20

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District has introduced a more structured schedule to their remote learning classes.

Remote learning gets restructured in Bellmore-Merrick

April 1 marked the first day of a standardized class schedule for Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District students as remote learning continues. more

By Andrew Garcia | 4/2/20

Teacher volunteers made sure to stay six feet apart as they organized the Community Cupboard.

Bellmore-Merrick's Community Cupboard open for those in need

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s food pantry, the Community Cupboard, is open despite school closures caused by the coronavirus pandemic. “We want to continue to … more

4/2/20

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