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A rendering of the Belmont Park project.

Construction on the Belmont Park redevelopment project grinded to a halt on March 27, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that all “non-essential” construction would stop to maintain social … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/28/20

Governor Cuomo has moved the date of the presidential primary because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Governor Cuomo moves presidential primary date as COVID-19 cases top 52,000 statewide, 5,550 in Nassau

Governor Cuomo has moved the presidential primary date from April 28 to June 23 because, he said, of concern over possible COVID-19 spread during the primary. The move came Saturday as coronavirus … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/28/20

Inwood resident Sasha Young, left, distributed food to other Five Towns residents at the Community Center in Lawrence on March 27.

Five Tows Community Center aids residents through coronavirus pandemic

With plastic gloves on her hands and a facemask wrapped around her nose and mouth, Inwood resident Sasha Young handed out bleach, dish detergent and muffins to Five Towns residents, along with a diced pineapple snack cup, if they came with children, at the Community Center on Lawrence Avenue in Lawrence on March 27. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/28/20

Hailey, left, 7, and Ashley Baron, 14, smiled proudly next to the heart-shaped rainbow they drew on their sidewalk.

Rainbows add color to south Merrick's streets, homes

When the temperature neared 70 degrees Friday afternoon, many south Merrick residents took to the streets to walk, run, bike and bask in the much-needed sun. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 3/28/20

Ratepayers in the North Shore Water District will not see the originally scheduled rate hike for another five months.

New York American Water postpones April rate hike until September

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, New York American Water announced on March 25 that it is postponing its scheduled April 1 rate hike until Sept. 1. The rate hike would see households in the … more

By Mike Conn | 3/28/20

Local officials are asking the state to consider opening a hospital at the Long Beach Medical Center.

Local officials ask state to consider opening hospital at Long Beach medical center site

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky and Assemblywomen Missy Miller are asking the state to consider opening up a hospital at the Long Beach Medical Center, amid the rise of coronavirus cases on the barrier … more

By Darwin Yanes | 3/27/20

Many small businesses have been forced to close because of the coronavirus outbreak, including the Chop Shop, a hair salon in Long Beach.

Long Island Association offering business advice amid coronavirus outbreak

The Long Island Association, a regional business advocacy group, was supposed to host its spring luncheon Friday, featuring retired Yankee great Alex Rodriguez, but instead it held an hour-long … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/27/20

Doctors throughout New York are wearing protective masks and gear, like those seen here.

Franklin Square doctors take precautions

Cars have become the new waiting room at Dr. Timpone Leonard’s office in Franklin Square, as he works to reduce the number of patients he sees each day during the coronavirus outbreak. Most … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/27/20

A CNC machine similar to the one above is what East Rockaway-based Circuits and System would use to produce ventilator parts.

Woodmere owners of East Rockaway business aim to make ventilator parts

An East Rockaway-based business owned by two Woodmere residents is looking into the possibility of manufacturing ventilator parts to help with the current ventilator shortage because of the coronavirus outbreak. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/27/20

Pantry volunteers worked hard on Friday to pack the bags.

Rockville Centre food pantry changes delivery model

The Experience Pantry at The Experience Vineyard Church in Rockville Centre is one of the few food pantries still open amid the coronavirus pandemic, and to comply with the latest guidelines, will be providing bags of food to those in need in a drive-through format. more

By Jill Nossa | 3/27/20

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