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April 1 is U.S. Census Day, when the federal government works to count every person across the United States and five of its territories. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/1/20

MSSN is facing a high volume of coronavirus cases.

Mount Sinai South Nassau reports 'unprecedented' situation, with 200 coronavirus patients, 61 on ventilators

Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside is now dealing with an "unprecedented" situation -- some 200 patients have tested positive for the cornavirus, 61 of them on ventilators, a spokesman … more

By James Bernstein | 3/31/20

Long Beach buses will be running at a special schedule starting March 30.

Long Beach buses to run on special schedule

Long Beach buses will be running on a special COVID-19 schedule starting Monday, March 30.In a statement, Long Beach officials said that in accordance with changes made with the Long Island … more

3/30/20

The Long Beach community is asking the state to consider expanding medical services at the old Long Beach Medical Center, which has been closed since Hurricane Sandy.

Officials: Shuttered Long Beach Medical Center be used during coronavirus fight?

Long Beach Medical Center, shuttered since Superstorm Sandy in 2012, is without a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system, most windows are broken, and the basement occasionally fills with … more

By James Bernstein and Darwin Yanes | 3/30/20

Sam Pinto is a career firefighter, paramedic, nationally certified fire instructor, and certified fire and life safety educator.

The New Normal

One of the harder parts of writing a public safety column is that while the information is based on facts and data, the facts and data can change. This is occurring often during the evolution of this … more

By Sam Pinto | 3/29/20

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

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

Long Beach officials warn residents that they may have to close the boardwalk if people do not practice safe social distancing.

LB warns Boardwalk may be closed if people continue to gather there in large numbers, as has been the case in recent days

In an effort to halt the spread of the coronavirus, the City of Long Beach Thursday warned that it may be forced to close the Boardwalk if people continue to congregate there in large numbers. … more

By James Bernstein | 3/26/20

Long Beach officials will close the boardwalk to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Long Beach officially shuts down Boardwalk after rise in foot traffic there and increasing numbers of coronavirus cases

Long Beach officials took the extraordinary step Thursday of closing the 2.2-mile Boardwalk because of a rising number of coronavirus cases on the barrier beach and continuing foot traffic. John … more

By James Bernstein | 3/26/20

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