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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

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

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

Nassau University Medical Center’s emergency room team took a break for some lunch provided by the Bellmore-Merrick Helping Our Heroes group. The staff enjoyed a hot meal courtesy of Guy Anthony’s restaurant in Merrick.

Bellmore-Merrick residents help ‘heroes’ on the front lines of Covid-19 pandemic

When Jill Levine and Brooke Jones created a Facebook group to give back to the first responders and essential employees on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, they weren’t sure what to … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 3/27/20

The Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard has expanded its reach in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Bellmore-Merrick residents come together amid coronavirus crisis

A woman recently stopped by Avli in North Bellmore for a hot meal. She had seen the eatery’s online advertisement offering free meals for pickup from 3 to 5 p.m., and despite the fact that she … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 3/24/20

Michael Dowling president and CEO of Northwell Health, announced Friday morning that the Feinstein Institutes was undertaking clinical treatment trials for COVID-19 with hospitalized patients experiencing moderate to severe symptoms of the illness.

Feinstein Institutes undertaking clinical trials for coronavirus treatment

The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, the research arm of Northwell Health, announced Friday morning that it was starting three large-scale clinical treatment trials to combat COVID-19, the … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/20/20

Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside announced that its first coronavirus death occurred on Monday. Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre also had its first death Monday.

Nassau County officials announce first two coronavirus deaths

On Tuesday, officials announced the first two coronavirus deaths in Nassau County as the number of cases continues to grow. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/17/20

Hempstead Town Medical Director Dr. David Neubert, at lectern, and his staff visited the local senior centers to educate elderly residents about the coronavirus.

Seniors react as coronavirus spreads in N.Y.

As concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic continued to spread, Paula Rodenas wondered if the seniors who take her creative writing workshop at the Merrick Senior Center would even show up. The … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 3/17/20

The Bellmore-Merrick Emergency Medical Service recently instituted two new policies for its members to follow in an effort to stay safe from coronavirus.

Bellmore-Merrick EMS institutes new policies to address outbreak

Bellmore-Merrick’s Emergency Medical Service recently instituted two new policies for its members to follow in an effort to stay safe from coronavirus. According to Assistant Chief Scott … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 3/17/20

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