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Beaches are set to open across New York state on May 22, in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Local cities and town, however, have the authority to keep them closed. Above, a view of Long Beach before the Covid-19 pandemic.

New York beaches to open May 22: governor

New York state will allow beaches to open next Friday, May 22, in time for the Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at his daily briefing Friday. The governor said, however, local towns … more

By Scott Brinton, Jim Bernstein and Karen Bloom | 5/15/20

The State Health Department reported 22 cases of Covid-19 at the Long Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in April.

State finds 1.7K undisclosed deaths at nursing homes, many in Nassau

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office reported Tuesday that more than 1,700 previously undisclosed deaths occurred at nursing homes and adult care facilities, many of them in Nassau and New York City … more

By James Bernstein | 5/5/20

The Wantagh Parkway bike trail from Cedar Creek County Park to Jones Beach State Park is one of a handful of such trails in Nassau County. Above, a cyclist on his way to Jones Beach.

Cycling the Wantagh Parkway trail, social distancing-style

Nassau County has fewer than 50 miles of bike trails, compared to New York City, which has 450, and Suffok County, which has 370. So Nassau residents have long had a hard time finding a place to ride … more

By Scott Brinton | 5/3/20

Baumann Bus Company, one of the largest school bus company on Long Island, is going out of business due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Baumann bus company closes, leaving school districts searching for replacements

Baumann Co., one of Long Island's largest school bus companies, has filed notice with the New York State Labor Department that is will cease operations immediately. The company filed a WARN notice … more

By James Bernstein | 4/30/20

The State Health Department reports 22 cases of Covid-19 at the Long Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

NYS Health Department releases list of coronavirus deaths at nursing homes in Long Beach, Glen Cove and Lynbrook, among others on Long Island

The State Health Department has released a list of 22 nursing homes on Long Island, including homes in Lynbrook, Glen Cove and Long Beach, where residents have died from the coronavirus epidemic. The … more

By James Bernstein | 4/18/20

Thousands attended last year's Pride festival in Long Beach, and similar numbers were expected this year on June 14 at Jones Beach, before the event was postponed.

Long Island Pride parade and festival postponed

Organizers of the annual Long Island Pride parade announced today that the event, originally scheduled for June 14 at Jones Beach State Park, has been postponed. No alternate date has been set for … more

By Timothy Denton | 4/17/20

Cars lined up on Wednesday — the second day of drive-through testing by appointment at the west end of Jones Beach State Park.

Jones testing going smoothly; army to provide hospital beds

Testing appeared to be proceeding smoothly a week after Gov. Andrew Cuomo made good on his pledge to open a drive-through facility for the COVID-19 virus at Jones Beach. The facility, which opened last Tuesday at the west end of the park, is one of four testing facilities the state Department of Health has opened. The other three are in Suffolk County, Rockland County and on Staten Island. more

By Scott Brinton and Timothy Denton | 3/17/20

Marissa DeRosa, left, and Samantha Burke, both of Cassena Care, conversed with an attendee of the Senior Health & Beyond Expo at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside on Nov. 3.

Hundreds attend Senior Health & Beyond Expo in Oceanside

Hundreds of people gathered at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside for the Senior Health & Beyond Expo, presented by Mount Sinai South Nassau and hosted by Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive on Nov. 3. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/13/19

Sweat, strengthen, stretch and smile

Core 95° is a fitness studio designed to offer a great time, a good sweat, and a leaner, more confident version of you. more

By Teri Ann Loeser | 10/18/19

The Ocean Parkway Coastal Greenway Shared Use Path was approved for a 10-mile, $16.2 million extension to Captree State Park, which is expected to be completed in the summer of 2021.

Ocean Parkway Greenway gets 10-mile, $16.2M extension

The Ocean Parkway Coastal Greenway Shared Use Path, a path for walkers, runners and bicyclists that extends east of Jones Beach, is expected to get a 10-mile, $16.2 million extension by 2021, … more

By Scott Brinton and J.D. Freda | 10/11/19

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