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The coronavirus outbreak continued to shift to Long Island as of Sunday, Governor Cuomo said in his daily briefing.

Gov.: Covid-19 outbreak continues to shift to L.I.

Coronavirus cases in Nassau County continued to climb steadily overnight from Saturday into Sunday, nearly reaching 14,400, up from 13,346 the day before — an almost 8 percent increase, … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/5/20

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said Saturday afternoon that 149 people had died of the coronavirus in Nassau County to date. That contradicted a state report, which put the total number of deaths significantly higher than that, she said. At back was Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, who represents the 11th District on the North Shore.

County exec: 149 have died of Covid-19 in Nassau

Speaking Saturday afternoon, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran reported 11 new deaths overnight of the coronavirus, bringing the total number to 149. That number, she said, … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/4/20

Nicole Evangelista missed out on her last season as a lacrosse player for Western Connecticut State University.

Franklin Square, Elmont high school and college seniors share their experiences

Nick Scardamaglia was looking forward to coaching varsity baseball at H. Frank Carey during his senior year, and finally beating rival Garden City. Elmont Memorial High School senior Ogden Touissant, … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/4/20

Gov. Andrew Cuomo expressed concern Saturday that Long Island is the growing center of the coronavirus outbreak in New York state.

Nassau has 3rd-highest number of Covid-19 cases of any county in state

Nassau County had the third-highest number of coronavirus cases of any county in New York as of Saturday, surpassing Westchester and Bronx counties, and Manhattan. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/4/20

Father Panteleimon Papadopoulos of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection in Brookville addresses members over a live stream on March 25.

Church continues to serve its faithful by live-streaming

There was a gathering of only three people at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection, in Brookville, for the March 25 Annunciation, the Divine Liturgy that commemorates the visit of the … more

By Jennifer Corr | 4/4/20

Yeshiva Sh’or Yoshuv, a yeshiva in Lawrence, is working with Northwell Health System to build an ad hoc hospital to treat mild cases of Covid-19.

Lawrence yeshiva builds hospital to treat Covid-19 patients

Being proactive instead of reactive to the quickly spreading Covid-19 pandemic, Yeshiva Sh’or Yoshuv, an Orthodox Jewish school in Lawrence, is creating an ad hoc hospital in its CedarLawn Avenue building. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/3/20

State Assemblywoman Missy Miller is asking for gift card donations to help people or families enduring hardship because of coronavirus health crisis.

Missy Miller asks for gift card donations

To help feed people or families that are worrying about having enough to eat during the business shutdown because of the coronavirus outbreak, State Assemblywoman Missy Miller, (R-Atlantic Beach), is … more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/3/20

An emergency food drive to benefit people because of the Covid-19 health crisis is being held by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky.

Kaminsky hosts emergency food drive through

Because of the Covid-19 health crisis, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat who represents the Five Towns, will hold an emergency food drive to benefit families within the 9th Senate District. Suggested donations include gift cards, fresh, canned or boxed food, toiletries and personal items and cleaning supplies. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/3/20

Students in Shari Bowes's fifth-grade class at Waverly Park Elementary School created a video to thank frontline workers and first responders for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic.

Lynbrook students thank frontline workers with touching tribute video

Though they are remote learning, the students in Shari Bowes's fifth grade class at Waverly Park Elementary School came together digitally to thank frontline workers who are treating those suffering from the coronavirus. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/3/20

Schools in the Sewanhaka Central High School District will remain open during the district's scheduled Spring Break.

Elmont, Sewanhaka S.D.'s to stay open during spring break

The Elmont and Sewanhaka school districts will remain open during their scheduled Spring Breaks next week, officials recently wrote to parents and guardians. The decision came after Gov. Andrew … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/3/20

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