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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

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced that Nassau will hold online webinars for those applying for FEMA assistance.

Curran urges nonprofits and municipalities to apply for aid

On March 20, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that “federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of New York to supplement states, tribes and local … more

By J.D. Freda | 3/26/20

Baldwin teacher and Wantagh resident Chris Fahey illustrated a poster to say thank you to the essential workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Baldwin teacher thanks essential workers with illustration

Baldwin teacher Chris Fahey found a way to thank those members of the workforce who are on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic every day. “There was nothing I could really do, being … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/25/20

The price of gasoline at the pump continued to fall this week; this Wantagh gas station was 11 cents per gallon below the Nassau County average of $2.30 per gallon.

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 … more

By Timothy Denton | 3/25/20

Mid Island Medical Supply was not affected by the closure and has been doing a booming business.

‘Nonessential’ businesses close on Cuomo's order

All businesses in Seaford and Wantagh considered nonessential were shuttered beginning Sunday night, after Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a directive via Twitter last Friday ordering the … more

By Timothy Denton | 3/24/20

The Chop Shop owners voluntarily closed last week.

Long Beach's Chop Shop adapts to closure

No chopping at Long Beach's Chop Shop even before Cuomo's order to shutter non-essential businesses The Chop Shop in Long Beach, did not wait for Gov. Andrew Cuomo's order that all non-essential … more

By Darwin Yanes and Scott Brinton | 3/24/20

Gino's of Seaford co-owner Joseph Donlan, left, helped prepare pizza kits on Friday, March 20.

Pizzeria offers kits for homemade fun

Gino’s Pizzeria in Seaford devised a plan on Wednesday, March 18 to give families a way to eat within the safety of their home – and have fun. They call it the “take-home pizza … more

By J.D. Freda | 3/24/20

Salon Scarpello in Wantagh is just one of many beauty salons, barber shops and tattoo parlors that will close after 8 p.m. on March 21.

Wantagh and Seaford salons & barber shops react to forced closures

Governor Cuomo issued a directive via Twitter Friday morning ordering all barber shops, nail and hair salons, and tattoo parlors to close, effective March 21 at 8 p.m. The governor tweeted … more

By J.D. Freda | 3/20/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald Clavin, left, and Councilman Anthony D’Esposito outline their request of Gov. Andrew Cuomo for a deferral of school taxes.

Clavin asks governor for 30-day moratorium on school tax payments

In the face of massive lay-offs and rising interest rates, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald Clavin on Thursday asked N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo to issue an executive order deferring the second round … more

By Timothy Denton | 3/19/20

Wantagh Chamber of Commerce officers, from left, First Vice President Karen Lofgren, President Cathy McGrory Powell, Trustee Connie Conway and Second Vice president Marilynne Rich marched down Wantagh Avenue in last year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade postponed amid virus fears

The Wantagh Chamber of Commerce has postponed its Second Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, as growing concern about the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus prompted N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo to limit … more

By Timothy Denton | 3/18/20

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