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Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that modeling shows as many as 16,000 New Yorkers could die because of the coronavirus. The peak of the crisis, he said, is expected at the end of April.

Modeling: 110,000 could be hospitalized in N.Y.; 16,000 could die

New modeling shows New York could reach the “apex” of the coronavirus crisis, when 110,00 New Yorkers could be hospitalized, with 37,000 on ventilators, at the end of April. Some 16,000 could die. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/1/20

Town of Hempstead suspends recycling amid the pandemic

Because of staffing issues, the Town of Hempstead is suspending all recyling collection until further notice during the coronavirus pandemic. more

4/1/20

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

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

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