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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and Island Harvest are hosting a virtual food drive for residents in the 22nd Assembly District.

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages is working with Island Harvest to hold a virtual food drive for people affected by the coronavirus in the 22nd Assembly District. Those in need of immediate assistance … more

4/1/20

Be counted: April 1 is U.S. Census Day

April 1 is U.S. Census Day, when the federal government works to count every person across the United States and five of its territories. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/1/20

Gloves were strewn across the parking lot of the Stop & Shop in Franklin Square last week.

Throw gloves in the trash, Franklin Square residents say

Sandra Fuschetto’s young children like to pick up things they find on the ground. Once, Fuschetto said, her daughter found a used bus ticket and pretended it was a credit card. The … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/31/20

A rendering of the Belmont Park project.

Belmont construction halted

Construction on the Belmont Park redevelopment project ground to a halt on March 27, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that all “non-essential” construction would stop to maintain social … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/28/20

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

Hofstra President Stuart Rabinowitz was appointed to co-chair the advisory committee.

County panel surveying how COVID-19 is hurting businesses

Nassau County’s Coronavirus Economic Advisory Council is asking business owners to fill out a confidential survey to gauge how the COVID-19 outbreak is hurting small, medium and big businesses … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/27/20

Elmont Fire Department asks community to take precautions

The Elmont Fire Department is asking residents to take precautions to protect themselves and first responders against the spread of COVID-19. If you or a family member are in need of medical … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/26/20

An Alden Terrace staff member tested positive for the coronavirus.

Three more test positive in Franklin Square, Elmont schools

A staff member at the Alden Terrace School, and two students at the John Street School have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to Elmont and Franklin Square school district … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/25/20

Rescuing Families Inc. is collecting N95 masks for distribution to healthcare workers, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.

Rescuing Families to donate N95 masks

Rescuing Families Inc., a Franklin Square-based nonprofit organization is collecting N95 masks for healthcare professionals, elderly residents and people with compromised immune systems. The masks … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/25/20

Sanitary District No. 6 has changed its pickup schedule during the coronavirus outbreak.

Town Sanitary District No. 6 changes collection schedule

The Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 6 is changing its trash collection schedule amid the coronavirus outbreak. In a flier sent to residents over the weekend, district officials said … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/22/20

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