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Dr. Rajiv Datta, chief of surgery at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside, and Joe Calderone, senior vice president for corporate communications, held a Facebook Live session in front of the hospital Thursday to let the public know trauma and emergency surgeries are still be performing at MSSN.

MSSN officials: hospital still seeing trauma, emergency patients

Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside is still open for trauma and emergency cases, despite an influx of critically ill coronavirus patients in recent weeks. That was the message that Joe … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/10/20

Governor Cuomo said more than 800,000 people in the NYS have filed for unemployment.

800,000 in NYS file unemployment claims, an all-time record

About 800 000 people in New York State applied for unemployment benefits this week, Gov.Andrew Cuomo said Friday, setting an all-time one week record. Nationwide, 6.6 million applied for such … more

By James Bernstein | 4/10/20

Herald offers $500K in grants for small businesses

Richner Communications Inc., publisher of Herald Community Newspapers and The Riverdale Press, this week announced a $500,000 grant program to support local businesses. Through the Herald Small Business Marketing Grant Program, each Long Island business is eligible to receive up to $15,000 of matching grant funds, which can be used for marketing services to promote the business’ products and services. The Herald Small Business Marketing Grant Program is being supported by more

4/9/20

So many have died in New York to date that more funeral directors must be brought in to help with final arrangements, Governor Cuomo said Thursday.

State to add funeral directors as N.Y.'s death toll surpasses 7,000: Governor Cuomo

Without offering specifics, Governor Cuomo said at his Thursday news briefing that additional funeral directors would be brought in to aid with arrangements for the hundreds of New Yorkers who are … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/9/20

Herring can be found in Bellmore Creek as they make their way to Mill Pond to spawn in the freshwater there — but a dam obstructs their path. Seatuck’s Bellmore Creek Fish Passage Project aims to help them get over the obstacle.

Fish restoration project goes virtual amid Covid-19

Looking to get out of the house? Take a stroll near the intersection of the Bellmore Creek and Mill Pond — you may be able to catch a glimpse of River Herring families splashing through the water. more

By Andrew Garcia | 4/9/20

Elise Ann Howell-Fehling, 46, of Seaford decided to spread cheer in unnerving times by creating “smile bags” for children around Wantagh, Seaford and Massapequa.

Seaford’s smile-bag spring Santa

Bayview Tavern in Seaford is still open for curbside pickup and delivery. Usually, customers can expect a good meal from the local eatery, even during this period of social distancing. But recently, … more

By J.D. Freda | 4/9/20

The Wantagh High School Class of 1985 canceled its 35th reunion, but members have stayed in touch via an 80s trivia challenge.

Class of '85 cancels 35th reunion

The Wantagh High SchoolClass of 1985 has canceled its 35th reunion in the face of the Covid-19 crisis and has not scheduled a back-up date. The event, was originally scheduled for Saturday, June … more

By Timothy Denton | 4/9/20

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has collected a number of resources that will help aid residents through financial struggles.

State comptroller creates 'Financial Survival Toolkit'

State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has compiled a “Covid-19 Financial Survival Toolkit” for New York residents. The list of resources, including various crucial phone numbers and important … more

By J.D. Freda | 4/8/20

Covid-19 has now killed double the number of people in New York than the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Governor Cuomo said Wednesday.

Gov. Cuomo: Covid-19 has killed twice as many in N.Y. as 9/11

The number of Covid-19 deaths spiked to its highest overnight number yet from Tuesday into Wednesday, with 779 losing their lives, Governor Cuomo said Wednesday. That deadly night brought the … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/8/20

The Town of Hempstead voted a $40 million stimulus package on Tuesday to be used for road improvements.

ToH earmarks $40 million for road improvements

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald Clavin announced a $40 million stimulus package yesterday “in an effort to get people back to work once it is safe to do so.” Clavin said the money … more

By J.D. Freda | 4/8/20

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