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Glen Head Elementary School Principal Lori Nimmo led the way for student cyclists at the AAA Bike Rodeo.

Off to the races at Glen Head Elementary School

Kids got to practice their bicycle riding skills in the AAA Bike Rodeo at Glen Head Elementary School on April 29. Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 195, Glen Head School PTO and North Shore Community Youth … more

By Nakeem Grant | 5/4/20

Aqueduct Racetrack to be used as temporary hospital

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced live racing at Aqueduct Racetrack is canceled for the remainder of the winter and spring meets with the building now set to serve as a temporary hospital site during the fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. more

3/28/20

Governor Cuomo has moved the date of the presidential primary because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Governor Cuomo moves presidential primary date as COVID-19 cases top 52,000 statewide, 5,550 in Nassau

Governor Cuomo has moved the presidential primary date from April 28 to June 23 because, he said, of concern over possible COVID-19 spread during the primary. The move came Saturday as coronavirus … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/28/20

'Non-essential' construction grinds to a halt because of coronavirus

Governor Cuomo on Friday halted any "non-essential" construction work, and at any work site where construction continues, social-distancing must be maintained. Essential construction, Cuomo said, … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/28/20

Ratepayers in the North Shore Water District will not see the originally scheduled rate hike for another five months.

New York American Water postpones April rate hike until September

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, New York American Water announced on March 25 that it is postponing its scheduled April 1 rate hike until Sept. 1. The rate hike would see households in the … more

By Mike Conn | 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

I wonder whether this will be our ‘year of wonder’

When the bubonic plague struck England in 1665, a young pastor convinced the people of his village to self-quarantine in an effort to prevent the infection from spreading to neighboring towns. The story of that time became “Year of Wonder” . . . more

3/27/20

Governor Cuomo ordered all schools closed through April 15.

Governor Cuomo: School's out through April 15

Schools must remain closed and learning must continue to take place online, according to a new executive order issued by Governor Cuomo Friday to protect students and teachers against the spread of … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/27/20

Hofstra President Stuart Rabinowitz addressed the crowd about Hofstra's academic year before introducing the yearly honoree.

County panel surveying businesses how COVID-19 is hurting them

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

Bea, 6, left, and Benjamin Cohen, 3, have enjoyed story time from the comfort of their home.

Sea Cliff’s digital library now more important than ever

Despite the closure of the Sea Cliff Village Library on March 16 due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, library director Camille Purcell said residents can still access its services from … more

By Mike Conn | 3/27/20

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