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Mostly Cloudy Modeling: 110,000 could be hospitalized in N.Y.; 16,000 could die
New modeling shows New York could reach the “apex” of the coronavirus crisis, when 110,00 New Yorkers could be hospitalized, with 37,000 on ventilators, at the end of April. Some 16,000 could die.
Oceanside School No. 2 teachers brighten kids’ day with drive-by parade
Oceanside School No. 2 teachers are missing their students — and the students miss them, too. Sixth graders were feeling especially upset because it is their last year in elementary school, and it is uncertain if they’ll be back to enjoy the fun send-off events the grade normally partakes in. That is, until they got a big event of their own: a teachers’ parade.
Mount Sinai South Nassau reports 'unprecedented' situation, with 200 coronavirus patients, 61 on ventilators
Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside is now dealing with an "unprecedented" situation -- some 200 patients have tested positive for the cornavirus, 61 of them on ventilators, a spokesman …
Island Park woman makes, donates facemasks to hospitals
In response to coronavirus, many have stepped up to make and donate facemasks. One volunteer mask-maker is Island Park resident Carolyn Oddo Leach, who owns a small dressmaking company, Giavanna’s Closet.
Oceanside Library remains vital community resource online during coronavirus pandemic
In response to the coronavirus outbreak, the Oceanside library has launched dozens of online programs and projects designed to provide the community with information, education and entertainment.
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.
Community helps Island Park woman throw surprise party for her husband — from a social distance
On St. Patrick’s Day, Dolores and Edward Hofman discovered how lucky they were to be surrounded by the kind of neighbors that they have. The community teamed up to help Dolores throw her husband a surprise party — from a safe social distance.
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 …
Doctors, health experts focus on the physical, mental toll of the coronavirus
Health officials continue to place a strong emphasis on the physical and mental wellbeing of the community as coronavirus cases continue to soar across Nassau County, leading to fear and a lot of unanswered questions.
Adapting to remote learning in Oceanside, Island Park
Families and school officials are adjusting to a new set of circumstances as students are at home, remote learning and social distancing, in response to the coronavirus.
Editorial
Even now, patronize your local small businesses
Coronavirus has swept across New York with astounding speed, leaving sickness, fear and uncertainty in its wake. Small businesses, particularly restaurants and bars, have taken a beating . . .
Editorial
Don’t let panic destroy our humanity
Fear can bring out the worst in us. When the coronavirus pandemic erupted in China in January, Asian-Americans shared stories on social media about how people would avoid them . . .