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More than 150 protesters came to Merrick Road in Merrick on Tuesday to send a message that “black lives matter.” Among them were this mother and child.

Tense George Floyd protest ends peacefully in Merrick

What started as a trickle of protesters lining up at 6 p.m. Tuesday in front of the Trader Joe’s on Merrick Road, in Merrick, quickly grew to a mass of more than 150, who prayed, chanted and shouted George Floyd’s name at passing cars, many of which honked back in response. more

By Scott Brinton | 6/2/20

Dozens of people came to the Nassau County Legislature and Executive Building on Monday evening to protest the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer on Memorial Day.

Lakeview residents speak out on George Floyd's death

People started to stream into the demonstration in front of the Nassau County Legislature and Executive Building in Mineola nearly an hour before the scheduled 5:30 p.m. start time. They had come to … more

By Nakeem Grant, Ronny Reyes, Darwin Yanes and Scott Brinton | 6/1/20

Nassau County is a week and a half away from Phase Two reopening of its economy, and already County Executive Laura Curran is planning for that eventuality.

State says dentists can reopen; Nassau preps for Phase Two

With the potential Phase Two reopening of Long Island’s economy a week and a half away, Governor Cuomo issued an executive order Sunday allowing dental offices to return to work statewide … more

By Scott Brinton | 5/31/20

Advocacy groups hold George Floyd protest outside Nassau Legislature

People started to stream into the demonstration in front of the Nassau County Executive Building and Legislature in Mineola nearly an hour before the scheduled 5:30 p.m. start time. They had come to protest the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Shouting “I can’t breathe,” they came from parts across the county and beyond. The … more

By Scott Brinton, Ronny Reyes and Darwin Yanes | 5/31/20

Nassau C.C. pulls programs for students with autism

Nassau Community College’s decision to remove a pair of popular programs designed to help students with autism spectrum disorder in and out of the classroom has parents and educators concerned. They want the programs restored. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/27/20

Elmont Chamber of Commerce President Paul Sapienza said people must learn a new set of social rules, including mask-wearing.

Elmont and Franklin Square business leaders hope for best during reopening

Elmont and Franklin Square business leaders said their downtowns were slowly coming back to life on Wednesday, the first day of Long Island's Phase One reopening of its economy, and they said they hoped people would abide by social-distancing protocols to ensure the economy stays open. more

By Scott Brinton and Melissa Koenig | 5/27/20

Nassau Coliseum launches drive-in movies

NYCB Live announced on May 16 that it would be launching drive-in movie weekends this spring and summer at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale. The first movie screening will be DreamWorks Animation's … more

5/27/20

Governor Cuomo said Tuesday that Long Island would begin Phase One reopening of the economy on May 27.

Baldwin business owners react to reopening plans

As projected, Long Island began the Phase One reopening of its battered economy on Wednesday, paving the way for construction and wholesale trade companies to restart operations, along with retailers for curbside pickup only. more

By Scott Brinton and Bridget Downes | 5/26/20

Long Island begins Phase One reopening Wednesday: Cuomo

As projected, Long Island began the Phase One reopening of its battered economy on Wednesday, paving the way for construction and wholesale trade companies to restart operations, along with retailers for curbside pickup only. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/26/20

From Jones Beach Sunday, Governor Cuomo said Long Island was on track for Phase One reopening on May 27, though he noted the number of Covid-19 deaths needed to decline and the number of contact tracers needed to increase.

Governor Cuomo talks Phase One reopening for Long Island

Governor Cuomo came to Jones Beach State Park Sunday to offer a modicum of hope for a region battered by the coronavirus: Long Island, he said, was on track to begin Phase I reopening on Wednesday, … more

By Scott Brinton | 5/25/20