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CVS is offering the Covid-19 vaccine at a number of local sites.

CVS expanding Covid-19 vaccine availability in Nassau

CVS pharmacies are now expanding community access to the Covid-19 vaccine at the following sites within the Heralds’ coverage area: Baldwin Bellmore Cedarhurst East Rockaway Glen … more

3/5/21

More than 80 Covid-19 vaccination doses were deemed ineffective after they were given to people at Jones Beach on Feb. 15. All of the recipients have since been contacted, and rescheduled appointments to receive proper doses.

Some 'ineffective' vaccines were given at Jones Beach

More than 80 people who were vaccinated for Covid-19 at Jones Beach on Feb. 15 were given ineffective doses, the New York State Department of Health recently disclosed. According to Jill Montag, … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 2/26/21

Roughly 150 student musicians from the East Meadow School District took part in the inaugural Performance Readiness Workshop, hosted by the Nassau Music Education Association Feb. 5-7.

Despite shutdowns, artists are still creating

While the coronavirus pandemic closed curtains on Broadway, unplugged massive music venues and forced smaller ones to close for good, actors, musicians and other performers didn’t stop creating … more

By Kate Nalepinski and Brian Stieglitz | 2/26/21

On Feb. 10, Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin announced that the town would direct more than $340,000 of federal CARES Act funding to support a number of libraries in the township.

Wantagh, Seaford libraries among those to receive town CARES funding

On Feb. 10, Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin, appearing with local library directors, announced that the town had approved more than $340,000 in grants to support several public libraries in … more

By Reine Bethany and Alyssa Seidman | 2/18/21

Resident Myrna De Silva traveled to GoHealth Pediatric Urgent Care in Hewlett for her first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. She secured an appointment with the help of volunteers from Congregation Ohav Sholom, who recently started an initiative to get seniors vaccinated.

Volunteers from Ohav Sholom in Merrick help seniors get vaccinated

“I would go on the computer and be in a sweat,” recalled Lettie Werbel. Last month, Werbel’s husband, Steve, 82, spent six days in the hospital after contracting Covid-19. The … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/12/21

Jones Beach saw record attendance throughout the pandemic and continues to see an influx of visitors despite the winter weather.

Jones Beach dreamin' on such a winter's day

Amid the stress of 11 long months of the coronavirus pandemic, and the dangers of indoor gatherings, it’s no wonder that area residents have been escaping the confines of their homes by the … more

By Derek Futterman and Brian Stieglitz | 2/11/21

Cornerstone Behavioral Services, based in Wantagh, works one on one with individuals with special needs.

Cornerstone Behavior offers new ways of learning

While in-person learning has resumed for many children and teens in New York state, some special-needs students continue to feel the residual effects of Covid-19 in an academic setting. more

By Kate Nalepinski | 2/9/21

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran is quarantining after a recent exposure to a person with Covid-19.

County executive quarantining after Covid-19 exposure

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran must quarantine for 10 days because of a recent exposure to a person who had tested positive for Covid-19. Curran's press office reported Thursday that the … more

1/14/21

Stop & Shop, shown during its grand opening in 2015, offers a contactless pickup service that eases many shoppers’ concerns.

Supermarkets refuse to be superspreaders

As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, South Shore supermarkets are persevering, ensuring they remain committed to serving their customers in the safest ways possible. Many supermarkets, such as … more

By Derek Futterman | 1/12/21

Celia Carlson said she plans to stay home this holiday season due to increased positive Covid-19 tests.

Desperate for an end and a new beginning

Amid a coronavirus pandemic that shows no signs of slowing, Wantagh and Seaford residents were preparing to celebrate the holidays this week. But to many, this holiday season felt … more

By Derek Futterman | 12/28/20

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