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The coronavirus outbreak continued to shift to Long Island as of Sunday, Governor Cuomo said in his daily briefing.

Gov.: Covid-19 outbreak continues to shift to L.I.

Coronavirus cases in Nassau County continued to climb steadily overnight from Saturday into Sunday, nearly reaching 14,400, up from 13,346 the day before — an almost 8 percent increase, … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/5/20

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said Saturday afternoon that 149 people had died of the coronavirus in Nassau County to date. That contradicted a state report, which put the total number of deaths significantly higher than that, she said. At back was Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, who represents the 11th District on the North Shore.

County exec: 149 have died of Covid-19 in Nassau

Speaking Saturday afternoon, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran reported 11 new deaths overnight of the coronavirus, bringing the total number to 149. That number, she said, … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/4/20

Gov. Andrew Cuomo expressed concern Saturday that Long Island is the growing center of the coronavirus outbreak in New York state.

Nassau has 3rd-highest number of Covid-19 cases of any county in state

Nassau County had the third-highest number of coronavirus cases of any county in New York as of Saturday, surpassing Westchester and Bronx counties, and Manhattan. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/4/20

Father Panteleimon Papadopoulos of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection in Brookville addresses members over a live stream on March 25.

Church continues to serve its faithful by live-streaming

There was a gathering of only three people at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection, in Brookville, for the March 25 Annunciation, the Divine Liturgy that commemorates the visit of the … more

By Jennifer Corr | 4/4/20

Governor Cuomo said Friday that New York experienced its deadliest 24-hour period to date.

New York sees its deadliest 24 hours yet, as coronavirus cases surpass 12,000 in Nassau: governor

Governor Cuomo has warned in recent weeks that New York’s apex of COVID-19 cases was coming within seven to 21 days. Already, though, the state has surpassed 100,000 cases as of Friday, he said, and Thursday into Friday was the deadliest 24-hour period during the coronavirus crisis so far, with 562 new deaths statewide. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/3/20

“Our hope is that this bill will help give people one less thing to worry about during this uncertain period," Town Supervisor Donald Clavin said.

Hempstead Town waives late fees for water customers

The Town of Hempstead is waiving all late fees and penalties for three months for its water customers who do not pay their bills on time, according to a news release issued by the town Wednesday. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/3/20

Governor Cuomo earlier this week delayed school budget votes to June 1 because of the coronavirus outbreak, which is causing uncertainty in the $177 billion state budget.

School budget votes delayed to at least June 1; $177B state budget in flux

School budget votes have been delayed until at least June 1 because of the coronavirus outbreak, by order of Governor Cuomo. The votes were to have taken place May 19. The governor issued … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/3/20

Ava, left, and Joseph Verdirame celebrated in their driveway as Glenwood Landing Elementary teachers drove past.

Glenwood Landing teachers’ car parade brings joy to students’ faces

The sounds of children cheering and car horns honking were on equal display in Glenwood Landing on Tuesday during the Glenwood Landing Elementary School teachers’ car parade. Over a dozen of … more

By Mike Conn | 4/3/20

Nassau County is hiring a consulting firm to develop an "economic portrait" of the county after the coronavirus crisis has abated.

Nassau hires consulting firm to develop 'economic portrait' of the county after the pandemic

County Executive Laura Curran stood Thursday on the steps of the Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola with the two heads of Nassau's Coronavirus Economic Advisory Council — Industrial … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/2/20

Hospitals across New York desperately need personal protective equipment, and the state is prepared to pay a "premium" for it, Governor Cuomo said.

Governor Cuomo appeals for protective medical equipment

Governor Cuomo made an urgent appeal Thursday to any manufacturers that are willing and able to produce personal protective equipment, or PPE, such as N-95 masks, face shields and plastic gowns, which will go to hopital wokers treating COVID-19 patients. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/2/20

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