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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

15 die of coronavirus overnight in Nassau County, bringing the death toll to 63

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran reported Monday afternoon that the death total in the county had risen to nearly 50 because of the coronavirus, after nine new deaths were reported overnight from … more

3/30/20

The New York Guard Association is looking for donations of items ormoney to put together care packages for State Guard soldiers helping with the coronavirus outbreak.

Help with New York Guard appreciation packages

The New York Guard Association wants to put together care packages for State Guard soldiers who are currently on active duty working with the National Guard on Operation COVID-19. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/30/20

Hempstead Town officials called on U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand to support their request to deploy the National Disaster Medical System to the Town of Hempstead during the coronavirus pandemic.

Town officials call on National Disaster Medical System to support hospital, health care providers

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito and Hempstead Town Medical Director Dr. David Neubert called on U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand to support … more

3/30/20

Governor Cuomo has extended the stay-at-home directive to April 15 because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Governor Cuomo extends stay-at-home directive to April 15

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, speaking Sunday in Albany, extended a directive that keeps all non-essential workers at home through April 15. The order came as the total number of COVID-19 cases statewide … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/29/20

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

Hailey, left, 7, and Ashley Baron, 14, smiled proudly next to the heart-shaped rainbow they drew on their sidewalk.

Rainbows add color to south Merrick's streets, homes

When the temperature neared 70 degrees Friday afternoon, many south Merrick residents took to the streets to walk, run, bike and bask in the much-needed sun. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 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

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

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