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We need a can-do attitude to beat Covid-19

It seems like we’ve been living with the coronavirus pandemic in a slow-motion time warp. But it’s time we snap out of it and beat this plague with the attitude that has characterized Americans’ character when faced with other seemingly insurmountable crises. more

7/31/20

Town of Hempstead hosts drive-in movie nights, concert series

Residents will be able to travel back in time or rock their socks off at a series of drive-in movie nights and concert engagements this summer, hosted by the Town of Hempstead. Officials … more

7/16/20

The "Rally To Reopen Schools in September" was held outside of the legislative building in Mineola on June 20 to urge the state to reopen schools in September.

'Rally To Reopen Schools in September' held in Mineola

Chants of "Classrooms not Class Zooms" and "Classrooms are essential" could be heard through the crowd of roughly 50 parents and teachers from across Long Island that gathered on Franklin Avenue in … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 6/20/20

New York & company: the states Republicans love to hate

I’m trying to find the right word. Is it “hate” or “jealousy”? more

5/15/20

Covid-19 is a wake-up call for America

The coronavirus pandemic sweeping our nation has highlighted critical gaps in our ability to beat back such threats. more

5/8/20

The Lawrence School District laid off and furloughed a total of 107 employees as of April 15. Above, the Number four School, one of two locations where meals are distributed.

Employees furloughed and laid off from Lawrence School District

Amid the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down schools since mid-March, the Lawrence School District, has laid off 22 full-time employees and 80 school aides and furloughed five staffers, according to Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations Jeremy Feder. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/17/20

Living through Covid-19, in bits and pieces

I’ve been thinking about wagon trains; I’ll tell you why later. If I remember. Yeah, a serious side effect of the pandemic is definitely attention deficit disorder. more

4/17/20

Keep up the social distancing

Two weeks ago, one South Shore school board member issued an urgent appeal to students in her district: Stop congregating. Stay apart. That same day . . . more

4/9/20

A pandemic doesn’t change proper procedures

Q. My daughter and son-in-law have purchased a home and are planning to move in this summer. They want to put up fences, and add air conditioning and a new deck to replace the old one. Some people we spoke with have said they don’t need permits . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 4/3/20

Town of Hempstead suspends recycling amid the pandemic

Because of staffing issues, the Town of Hempstead is suspending all recyling collection until further notice during the coronavirus pandemic. more

4/1/20

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