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Mostly Cloudy 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 …
Oceanside High School wins $15,000 for its library
Oceanside High School has earned $15,000 for the school library by placing as a semi-finalist in the Follett Challenge.
Oceanside Library remains vital community resource online during coronavirus pandemic
In response to the coronavirus outbreak, the Oceanside library has launched dozens of online programs and projects designed to provide the community with information, education and entertainment.
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 …
Doctors, health experts focus on the physical, mental toll of the coronavirus
Health officials continue to place a strong emphasis on the physical and mental wellbeing of the community as coronavirus cases continue to soar across Nassau County, leading to fear and a lot of unanswered questions.
Food donations pour in at Mount Sinai South Nassau
While local shops have had to limit business lately, they are no less in the giving spirit — perhaps even more so than ever before.
New York American Water postpones April rate hike until September
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, New York American Water announced on March 25 that it is postponing its scheduled April 1 rate hike until Sept. 1. The rate hike would see households in the …
Oceanside, Island Park businesses face uncertainties amid coronavirus closures
No one sat at the bar. Waitresses didn’t come around with pints of beer or trays of plated food. To put it mildly, it was “a St. Patrick’s Day like no other,” said Joe Bonin, owner of J. Paul’s Terrace Café in Oceanside, with a hint of sadness and disbelief in his voice.
Nassau gasoline prices second-lowest in state
Gasoline prices continued to plunge last week as oil supplies far outstripped demand, leaving Nassau County with the second-cheapest gas in the state, behind the city of Elmira, where gasoline …
Community helps Island Park woman throw surprise party for her husband — from a social distance
On St. Patrick’s Day, Dolores and Edward Hofman discovered how lucky they were to be surrounded by the kind of neighbors that they have. The community teamed up to help Dolores throw her husband a surprise party — from a safe social distance.
Editorial
Even now, patronize your local small businesses
Coronavirus has swept across New York with astounding speed, leaving sickness, fear and uncertainty in its wake. Small businesses, particularly restaurants and bars, have taken a beating . . .
Editorial
Don’t let panic destroy our humanity
Fear can bring out the worst in us. When the coronavirus pandemic erupted in China in January, Asian-Americans shared stories on social media about how people would avoid them . . .
Oceanside High School wins $15,000 for its library
Oceanside High School has earned $15,000 for the school library by placing as a semi-finalist in the Follett Challenge.