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Assemblyman Ed Ra, at the lectern, proposed legislation that would allow business owners to apply for marketing grants from the state.

Businesses to get marketing grants under proposed legislation

A bill in the New York State Legislature would help small business owners better market themselves and promote their businesses, as Long Island’s economy begins to reopen. Under the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/3/20

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, who represents several South Shore communities, is co-sponsoring a bill to help small businesses and nonprofits.

Proposed New York state bill to aid small business and nonprofits

Proposed legislation approved May 27 by both the State Senate and Assembly would give industrial development agencies more to support small businesses and nonprofit organizations during the coronavirus pandemic. The measure needs to be signed by the governor. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/3/20

MID Donations has worked with State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, left, who was with Dylan Mirvis, Matthew Field and Ian Volman outside the state senator’s Rockville Centre office on May 11.

Hewlett High School students help donate PPE

With the help of some local officials, a Hewlett resident has lent a helping hand to his community during the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 6/3/20

Greis Park will host Covid-19 antibody testing starting June 4.

Covid-19 antibody testing to be offered at Greis Park in Lynbrook

Greis Park in Lynbrook will be offering rapid Covid-19 antibody tests for Lynbrook residents and the surrounding community, starting June 4. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/3/20

Oceanside native Jason Steinberg founded the International Sports and Music Project to bring sports and music to children facing hardship around the globe. Amid a hunger crisis in Uganda during the coronavirus pandemic, his company has shifted to emergency food relief.

Oceanside native helping with hunger crisis in Uganda amid coronavirus

When Oceanside native Jason Steinberg first set out to bring smiles to people around the globe facing hardship through his nonprofit, the International Sports and Music Project, he never envisioned there being a global pandemic. Now, those very same people are relying on his company to help them battle starvation. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/3/20

Bob O’Neill, 96, joined friends and family as fire trucks, police cars, ambulances and decorated cars parade down his block in honor of O’Neill’s service in WWII.

North Shore veterans celebrated with car parades

In the past, the sounds of beeping, sirens and cheers may have been a rare occurrence. But these days, it’s the average soundtrack of an oncoming car parade. more

By Jennifer Corr | 6/3/20

Sylvia Brocker died from the coronavirus on April 14, one week after her 96th birthday.

Franklin Square resident succumbs to Covid-19 at age 96

A rose gold casket sat inside a vacant funeral home at the end of April, a colorful reminder of a woman who lived a colorful life. Sylvia Laine was born on April 7, 1924 in Corona, Queens, … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/2/20

Over a dozen volunteers serviced roughly 125 families during the food drive at North Shore High School last weekend.

North Shore organizations unite for NSHS food drive

Even on a rainy Saturday, the North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce successfully coordinated a drive-through food drive at North Shore High School on May 23. Food drive organizer Constanza … more

By Mike Conn | 6/2/20

Nearly 1,000 protesters occupied the front lawn of the Nassau County Legislature and Executive Building on Monday.

Advocacy groups hold George Floyd protest

A coalition of Nassau County advocacy groups organized a protest, “Justice for George Floyd,” outside of the Legislature and Executive Building in Mineola on Monday. more

By Scott Brinton, Andrew Garcia, Darwin Yanes and Ronny Reyes | 6/2/20

Sarah Klein is offering virtual basketball skill lessons and forwarding all donations to Island Harvest.

Kennedy student offers virtual basketball training by ‘coach-ial’ distancing

As her sophomore year at John F. Kennedy High School draws to a close and her Sweet 16 birthday approaches, Sarah Klein is keeping busy and doing her part for the good of others during difficult times. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/1/20

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