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Like all schools in New York state, Deasy is closed. People have taken to Facebook to help each other.

Glen Cove residents take to Facebook to help each other

As the coronavirus outbreaks disrupt daily life, with employees being ordered to work from home and schools closing its doors, many residents of Glen Cove are working together to fill the gaps left … more

By Jennifer Corr | 3/17/20

Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered all schools closed statewide through April 1

School canceled statewide until April 1 because of coronavirus, by order of Governor Cuomo

School is out across the state through April 1, according to an executive order signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo Monday night. At that time, state officials will consider whether to extend the … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/17/20

Northwell's Dr. David Rosenthal speaks with Hofstra's WRHU to answer your coronavirus questions

As the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, spreads across Long Island, Northwell Health’s Dr. David Rosenthal, an allergist and clinical immunologist, sat down this week for a nine-minute … more

3/15/20

County Executive Laura Curran closed all Nassau schools for two weeks starting Monday. She made the announcement Sunday morning.

County executive closes all Nassau schools for two weeks amid coronavirus outbreak

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 Scott Brinton | 3/15/20

Superintendent Dr. Maria Rianna read letters from students offering suggestions on what they want to see in their schools.

Glen Cove School District and community prepare for third bond vote

After the failure of two bond proposals last year that would have funded repairs at all six schools, the district is moving forward with a third bond, totaling just over $45.9 million, that will be put to a vote on March 19. more

By Jennifer Corr | 3/12/20

Classes have been canceled at Hofstra University for a week after a student reported to the student health center Sunday with "flu-like" symptoms. That student had attended a conference at which a case of novel coronavirus was confirmed, according to a statement on the university website.

No coronavirus cases reported yet at Hofstra, but school cancels classes for a week

Hofstra University has canceled in-person classes "out of an abundance of caution" for the upcoming week after a student reported to the school's health center Sunday with "flu-like" symptoms. The … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/9/20

Sacred Heart Academy’s 70th Anniversary celebration will continue with its Annual Dinner Dance on March 20.

Sacred Heart Academy to honor women at Annual Dinner Dance

Sacred Heart Academy’s 70th Anniversary celebration will continue with its Annual Dinner Dance honoring three alumnae who serve as models by taking the lead in their respective professions and … more

2/27/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald X. Clavin being sworn in on Jan. 7, as his wife, Nancy, holds the Bible.

Clavin, Town of Hempstead board sworn in

Republican Town of Hempstead officials celebrated at Town Hall on Jan. 7 as newly minted Supervisor Donald X. Clavin and the three of the town’s five council members took the oath of office. Former Supervisor Kate Murray was also sworn as town clerk, and Jeanine Driscoll stepped into Clavin’s previous position as receiver of taxes. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/7/20

Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin announced his transition team on Nov. 25.

Clavin announces transition team

Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor, Don Clavin, announced his transition team at the Hofstra University Club on Monday. The team, which is comprised of more than 50 people, is headed by … more

By Darwin Yanes | 11/25/19

Residents and protesters crowded Ocean Avenue, in front of Malverne High School, circa 1963, over plans to integrate Malverne Public Schools.

Getting past Malverne district’s past

Part four in a series. More than 50 years ago, racial tensions in the Malverne School District peaked. Prejudice divided the local community as hostilities mounted. Today, however, the district is … more

By Nakeem Grant and Robert Traverso | 11/14/19

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