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Governor Cuomo has moved the date of the presidential primary because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Governor Cuomo moves presidential primary date as COVID-19 cases top 52,000 statewide, 5,550 in Nassau

Governor Cuomo has moved the presidential primary date from April 28 to June 23 because, he said, of concern over possible COVID-19 spread during the primary. The move came Saturday as coronavirus … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/28/20

'Non-essential' construction grinds to a halt because of coronavirus

Governor Cuomo on Friday halted any "non-essential" construction work, and at any work site where construction continues, social-distancing must be maintained. Essential construction, Cuomo said, … more

By Scott Brinton | 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

I wonder whether this will be our ‘year of wonder’

When the bubonic plague struck England in 1665, a young pastor convinced the people of his village to self-quarantine in an effort to prevent the infection from spreading to neighboring towns. The story of that time became “Year of Wonder” . . . more

3/27/20

Governor Cuomo ordered all schools closed through April 15.

Governor Cuomo: School's out through April 15

Schools must remain closed and learning must continue to take place online, according to a new executive order issued by Governor Cuomo Friday to protect students and teachers against the spread of … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/27/20

Hofstra President Stuart Rabinowitz addressed the crowd about Hofstra's academic year before introducing the yearly honoree.

County panel surveying businesses how COVID-19 is hurting them

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

Jackie Waters, who owns Bodies in Motion Dance Studio on Hempstead Avenue in West Hempstead, took part in the community's rainbow project.

Rainbows of hope in West Hempstead

With families and communities in quarantine, West Hempstead residents have found a new way to bring the community together while promoting social distancing. The rainbow project, which was started on … more

By Nakeem Grant | 3/27/20

Want relief? Restore the SALT deduction.

In 2017, President Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. It was supposed to supercharge the economy, bringing new manufacturing jobs to hard-hit areas, and no doubt, it brought some success. more

3/26/20

Save a life — give blood, especially now

The American Red Cross is urging healthy, eligible people who are feeling well to give blood or platelets to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as the coronavirus pandemic continues. more

3/26/20

Malverne American Legion Post 44's annual Walk-A-Thon to support veterans, which was scheduled for Saturday, was cancelled. The Post is accepting checks at P.O. Box 44, Malverne, N.Y. 11565.

Malverne community leaders find alternatives to village-wide events

This Saturday, the Village of Malverne had numerous village-wide events lined up for people of all ages. However, the coronavirus outbreak put a halt to those plans. Community leaders have found … more

By Nakeem Grant | 3/26/20

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