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Kayla Roberts was congratulated by Ron Martorelli, St. Dominic’s principal, far left, and Msgr. Tom Coogan upon her graduation from high school.

Congratulations to St. Dominic Class of 2020

The schools of St. Dominic held its middle and high school graduations on June 27 under sunny skies. Although the graduations went on like it always has for the past 95 years there were a couple of minor changes. Only two guests per family were allowed and the wearing of masks was required. more

1/18/38

Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital has postponed its annual golf outing to Sept. 14. In 2018, board member Lowell Frey followed the flight of his shot at the event.

Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside to dedicate golf outing to its staff for Covid-19 heroics

In recognition and celebration of its heroic response to the Covid-19 pandemic and patient surge, Mount Sinai South Nassau’s staff of 3,565 doctors, nurses and allied staff has been named the honoree of the hospital’s 36th annual golf outing, which will benefit the hospital’s Covid-19 Relief Fund. more

8/13/20

Mount Sinai South Nassau Chief Medical Officer Dr. Adhi Sharma said the hospital is increasing visitations while maintaining safety.

Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside lets visitors back into E.R.

As of early August, only two of the more than 300 patients at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital had Covid-19, a far cry from when nearly 400 patients were diagnosed with it in April. With a re-turn to more normal services, administrators have slowly been permitting more visitors into the hospital, as long as they practice recommended protocols, such as wearing a mask and social distancing. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/13/20

Superintendent Dr. Peter Giarrizzo said that outdoor summer school classes have been a positive model for the potential use of outdoor learning during the school year.

North Shore schools prepare for reopening

School districts in Nassau and Suffolk counties, along with rest of the state, will be allowed to reopen for in-person instruction, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Aug. 7. He said he based his … more

By Mike Conn and Karen Bloom | 8/13/20

Central District schools will reopen Sept. 8 using a hybrid model, in which students will alternate between in-person and remote classes. The goal is to ease into eventual full in-person instruction, as teachers, students and staff adjust to new safety protocols.

Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will open to hybrid model

Schools statewide will be allowed to reopen for in-person learning next month, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week, and the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s three reopening … more

By Andrew Garcia and Karen Bloom | 8/12/20

Jasmin Frankel and Jay Levinson took over the movie theater last November, but were forced to shut it down amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Curtains close at Franklin Square movie theater

The Franklin Square movie theater will not reopen when Gov. Andrew Cuomo lifts all restrictions on businesses, a sign on its door says. “I’m disappointed that this particular building … more

By Melissa Koenig | 8/11/20

Valley Stream's schools have been given the go ahead to reopen this fall. The Central High School District will be fully reopening its buildings with strict social distancing guidelines. The other three districts will be adopting a hybrid-model reopening.

Cuomo oks fall reopening for Valley Stream schools

School districts in Nassau and Suffolk counties, along with the rest of the state, will be allowed to reopen, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this morning. He said he based his decision on low infection rates recorded in every region. more

By Karen Bloom and Peter Belfiore | 8/10/20

Jason, a bartender at Street to Table in Merrick, handed a client a refreshing frozen margarita in a pouch. The New York State Liquor Authority requires that customers must order food with Street to Table’s drinks-to-go service.

Bellmore-Merrick bars adjust to new state regulation

The bar industry has taken another hit with Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s most recent measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The regulation, which prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages without … more

By Victoria Caruso | 8/10/20

Since the onset of the pandemic, the Kiwanis Club of the Bellmores has provided additional support to the dozen local families it assists regularly.

Bellmore Kiwanis keeps on giving amid the pandemic

Local families impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic have faced many hardships in recent months, including financial insecurity, but service organizations, like the Bellmore Kiwanis Club, have stepped up … more

By Justin Dynia | 8/10/20

Phil Ragona, 57, is seeking to stay on as the permanent commissioner for the Long Beach Police Department.

Long Beach Acting police commissioner wants ‘acting’ gone from his title

Phil Ragona, 57, has tossed his hat into the ring to become Long Beach’s permanent police commissioner, he said last week. He has a head start. He already sits in the commissioner’s chair, at … more

By James Bernstein and Darwin Yanes | 8/7/20

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