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The county's Department of Social Services remains open during the coronavirus pandemic.

Social services to county: We’re still open

Nassau County’s social services are open for business, despite the current challenges. That was County Executive Laura Curran’s message as she gave updates on the current COVID-19 … more

By Timothy Denton | 3/30/20

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

The Town of Oyster Bay’s eCheck processing vendor has agreed to reduce the fee charged for online property tax payments made within the next 30 to 60 days, and charges are down to$0.75 for payments up to $100,000.

eCheck fee for online property tax payments reduced

The Town of Oyster Bay’s eCheck (ACH) processing vendor has agreed to reduce the fee charged for online property tax payments made within the next 30 to 60 days. Taxpayers are generally charged … more

3/24/20

Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered the shutdown of all businesses except "essential" services, effective Sunday evening.

Nassau reports fourth coronavirus death

Nassau County reported its fourth coronavirus death Friday morning, according to County Executive Laura Curran, who spoke in East Meadow. The patient, who was not identified, was a 44-year-old man … more

By Scott Brinton and Laura Lane | 3/20/20

New York has banned gatherings of 50 or more people because of the coronavirus, according to Governor Cuomo.

Gatherings of 50 or more banned across New York state

To reduce the spread of the coronavirus, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are banning gatherings of more than 50 people effective 8 p.m. Monday night, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who tweeted … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/16/20

Keynote speaker Bernadette Castro, chairwoman, Castro Properties.

RichnerLIVE, Herald honor Long Island family businesses

To celebrate family businesses on Long Island, esteemed owners gathered at the Carltun in East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park on March 4 for the inaugural Family Business Awards Gala. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 3/6/20

Umbrella founder and CEO Lindsay Ullman, far right, addressed residents at the Bellmore Playhouse on Jan. 15 during the company’s “Umbrellapalooza” event.

Community-minded agency aims to help seniors age in place

When he lived in Bellmore, James Munday would fill his free time helping his neighbors complete handyman projects around their homes. Whether it was a paint job, leaky faucet or broken appliance, he … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/30/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald X. Clavin being sworn in on Jan. 7, as his wife, Nancy, holds the Bible.

Clavin, Town of Hempstead board sworn in

Republican Town of Hempstead officials celebrated at Town Hall on Jan. 7 as newly minted Supervisor Donald X. Clavin and the three of the town’s five council members took the oath of office. Former Supervisor Kate Murray was also sworn as town clerk, and Jeanine Driscoll stepped into Clavin’s previous position as receiver of taxes. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/7/20

The Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved legislation to restrict the sale of most flavored vape products countywide.

County approves ban on most flavored vape products

The Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved legislation on Nov. 25 to restrict the sale of most flavored vape products countywide. The law’s passage follows a recent uptick in vaping-related … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/5/19

Army veteran and barber student from Barber and Beauty Institiute of New York in Hempstead, Raeisi Daniels cuts Marine, Tom Holloran’s hair during the winter Veteran Stand Down at the Freeport Armory in Freeport on Nov. 26.

Veteran Stand Down giving the best

The mission is to support retired military personnel with a range of services and resources and according to Ralph Esposito, director of the county Veterans Agency — “the event is a mission to … more

By Nadya Nataly | 11/29/19

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