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A rendering of the Belmont Park project.

Construction on the Belmont Park redevelopment project ground 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

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

Hofstra President Stuart Rabinowitz was appointed to co-chair the advisory committee.

County panel surveying how COVID-19 is hurting businesses

Nassau County’s Coronavirus Economic Advisory Council is asking business owners to fill out a confidential survey to gauge how the COVID-19 outbreak is hurting small, medium and big businesses … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/27/20

Elmont Fire Department asks community to take precautions

The Elmont Fire Department is asking residents to take precautions to protect themselves and first responders against the spread of COVID-19. If you or a family member are in need of medical … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/26/20

An Alden Terrace staff member tested positive for the coronavirus.

Three more test positive in Franklin Square, Elmont schools

A staff member at the Alden Terrace School, and two students at the John Street School have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to Elmont and Franklin Square school district … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/25/20

Rescuing Families Inc. is collecting N95 masks for distribution to healthcare workers, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.

Rescuing Families to donate N95 masks

Rescuing Families Inc., a Franklin Square-based nonprofit organization is collecting N95 masks for healthcare professionals, elderly residents and people with compromised immune systems. The masks … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/25/20

Sanitary District No. 6 has changed its pickup schedule during the coronavirus outbreak.

Town Sanitary District No. 6 changes collection schedule

The Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 6 is changing its trash collection schedule amid the coronavirus outbreak. In a flier sent to residents over the weekend, district officials said … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/22/20

Solages, Meeks update residents on coronavirus relief efforts

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and Congressman Gregory Meeks updated residents on governmental efforts to support the public during the coronavirus outbreak in a telephone town hall on March 19, as … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/19/20

All schools are closed for two weeks, by order of Nassau County Executive Laura Curran.

Franklin Square, Elmont schools closed for two weeks

All Nassau County schools will be closed for two weeks as of Monday, by order of Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. Curran made the announcement Sunday morning as health and school officials … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/17/20

Murph’s Restaurant owner Ann Angelillo fears losing her business and home.

Franklin Square and Elmont business owners worry after shutdown

St. Patrick’s Day is usually the busiest time of the year for Murph’s Restaurant on Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square, and owner Ann Angelillo spent $10,000 preparing for it this … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/17/20

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