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Seaford Superintendent Adele Pecora at the start of her second year overseeing the district. She said that technology would be a critical component in enhancing learning across all grades.

Schools head Pecora exudes 'Seaford Pride'

Seaford Schools Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora may be from Massapequa, but she projects Seaford Pride. A thoroughgoing professional with nearly 30 years of experience, she has only the highest praise for the district and the community and communicates a determination to do well by both. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/18/38

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 Timothy Denton and J.D. Freda | 4/8/20

Comptroller to launch study of post-Covid recovery

Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schirman announced late last week that his office will begin conducting an in-depth analysis of the impact the Covid-19 virus has had on the county’s finances. … more

By Timothy Denton | 4/8/20

Brands Bicycles & Fitness, in Wantagh, one of the Tri-State's largest bicycle retailers, reported a moderate uptick in overall sales, compared with past years' spring increases.

Bike biz takes off as homebound get out

When it comes to social distancing, residents of Nassau County’s South Shore may be luckier than most. With more than 60 miles of beautiful pedestrian trails and bike paths, the area in and … more

By Timothy Denton | 4/7/20

More than 700 people died of the coronavirus overnight from Monday into Tuesday, according to Governor Cuomo.

Gov. Cuomo reports single-deadliest 24 hours of Covid-19 pandemic

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at his daily briefing Tuesday that New York state health officials reported the single largest increase in deaths in the last 24 hours. Cuomo said 731 people died since … more

By James Bernstein | 4/7/20

I’m proud of our LIRR workers

As another week has passed, and as we fight through this pandemic together, I continue to think about our Long Island Rail Road workforce, which continually rises to the challenge. more

By Phillip Eng | 4/7/20

A registered nurse from Seaford working at North Shore LIJ's Huntington Hospital died from Covid-19 on April 2, according to reports.

Covid-19 claims first confirmed Seaford fatality

Registered nurse John Abruzzo, 63, of Seaford, died of complications from the Covid-19 virus on April 2. He was the hamlet's first confirmed fatality from the virus. more

By J.D. Freda | 4/7/20

Edward and Jessica Dennehy handed out masks to first responders on Merrick Road in Wantagh last Saturday.

Barbershop duo hands out 2,500 masks to first responders

Efforts to get protective masks to more Nassau County residents got a boost last weekend as residents and elected officials joined in collection and distribution efforts. In Wantagh, MadMen … more

By Timothy Denton | 4/7/20

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