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Kassie Miller Roth made wildflower bombs, one of the projects she received from the Locust Valley Garden Club.

Making wildflower bombs with the Locust Valley Garden Club

Without a program in March or April because of coronavirus protocols, the Locust Valley Garden Club sent members instructions for a fun project to do at home. Getting out into the garden and playing … more

4/4/20

Be counted: April 1 is U.S. Census Day

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

Residents in Bayville are practicing social distancing but they can still enjoy what the shuttered Bayville Library has to offer from the comfort of their homes.

Book due dates extended, no fines, says Bayville Library

The Bayville Library closed on March 21 complying with Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s directive that all non-essential businesses be shuttered. There is a book deposit carrier outside the building but the … more

By Laura Lane | 3/31/20

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School kindergartner Olivia Micelli followed the route for the egg hunt finding one in front of St. Dominic's Church.

A social distancing egg hunt in Oyster Bay that delights children

When Sherry McKevitt’s teenagers were children they enjoyed not one, but three egg hunts during the Easter season. “My parents and husband’s parents and myself — we all did … more

By Laura Lane | 3/31/20

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

Oyster Bay High School to decide on how to move forward with driver’s ed. program

The spring semester for the Oyster Bay High School Driver’s Education Program has been suspended. However, Kevin Trentowski, the program coordinator and the director of health, … more

By Jennifer Corr | 3/30/20

Melissa and Stephen Meister and their daughter, Macaela, are in St. Thomas on their boat.

Living at a distance to escape the coronavirus

Living at a distance amid the coronavirus pandemic can be challenging. And hearing all of the information that’s out there can be frightening. The members of one local family decided that the … more

By Laura Lane | 3/29/20

The Life Enrichment Center of Oyster Bay had one last party for St. Patrick's Day before it was closed along with all senior centers because of the coronavirus.

Making sure seniors are safe and healthy

The spread of the coronavirus brought the Life Enrichment Center of Oyster Bay's programs and activities to an end for the time being on March 13, following a directive from County Executive … more

By Laura Lane | 3/29/20

Oyster Bay High School senior Kathryn Moore meets with friends at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park, where they sit on the roofs of their vehicles and socialize.

Spreading happiness and hope amid the coronavirus

Residents on the North Shore are trying to find ways to cope amid the coronavirus pandemic. Some are finding innovative ways to socialize with friends. Others are reaching out to the elderly to ease … more

By Laura Lane | 3/28/20

John Cosgrove drives the members of the Life Enrichment Center of Oyster Bay, including Angie Tilla, above, to the center, which he said he enjoys. The closing of senior centers amid the coronavirus pandemic is making life difficult for seniors and those who help them.

Elderly miss socialization at senior centers

Audrey Cupolo said she is heartbroken. The East Norwich senior, who uses a wheelchair, has depended on the Life Enrichment Center of Oyster Bay to give her life meaning, she said. The spread of the … more

By Laura Lane | 3/28/20

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