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Stop & Shop employees and Local 338 members gathered at a news conference on Nov. 6 at which officials announced that essential workers could receive free virus tests.

Lakeview Fire Department provides free coronavirus testing for first responders

For the next few weeks, essential workers can be tested for coronavirus for free, thanks to a new initiative launched by Town of Hempstead officials in collaboration with Northwell Health. The … more

By Bridget Downes and Nakeem Grant | 11/27/20

Mount Sinai South Nassau has suspended visitation for its Emergency Departments at its Oceanside and Long Beach campuses.

Mount Sinai South Nassau suspends Emergency Department visitation at Oceanside, Long Beach campuses as Covid-19 cases rise

Due to the rise in the number of residents and patients testing positive for Covid-19, Mount Sinai South Nassau is suspending patient visitation in the Emergency Department until further notice. more

11/23/20

Town of Hempstead officials approved funding for more Covid-19 testing sites. Mount Sinai South Nassau will open a drive-thru rapid testing site for Town of Hempstead residents in Oceanside.

Town of Hempstead announces more Covid-19 rapid testing sites

As the rate of coronavirus infections continues to rise on Long Island and across the state, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and the Town Board have implemented three major Covid-19 testing initiatives in an effort to combat the incoming second wave. more

11/23/20

Former U.S. Sen. Alfonse D’Amato checked into the hospital Friday after feeling ill last week.

Former Sen. D’Amato said to be recovering from Covid at St. Francis Hospital

Former U.S. Senator Alfonse D’Amato, who rose from the Hempstead town council to become a U.S. senator from New York and one of the most powerful political figures in the country, has been … more

By James Bernstein | 11/23/20

Village of Island Park recognizes veterans

The Village of Island Park’s annual Veterans Day remembrance ceremony hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Post 1029 was held Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. with about 100 people in attendance. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 11/19/20

Woodcrest Village Park, a $60 million, 230-unit apartment complex on Rockaway Avenue, will be built on a lot that has been vacant since Hurricane Sandy destroyed another complex there.

Developers eye late 2021 for Woodcrest Village Park complex in Oceanside

Despite vocal community opposition, construction is progressing on a $60 million, 230-unit apartment complex on Rockaway Avenue in Oceanside, and developers have set December 2021 as its completion date. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/19/20

EGP Land and Sea is offering “igloo” rentals in an effort to maintain outdoor dining during the cold-weather months.

Oceanside, Island Park dining options shift with weather

Unseasonably mild temperatures last week allowed local restaurants to take advantage of outdoor seating, but with winter weather looming, owners are bracing for the challenge of watching their new business model under the pandemic disappear until next spring. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 11/12/20

BTW, an LGBTQ bar and restaurant, opened Nov. 12 on Long Beach Road in Oceanside. BTW stands for “born this way,” and the bar is welcoming to all in the queer community.

LGBTQ bar opens doors in Oceanside

An LGBTQ bar opened on Nov. 12 in Oceanside. Gina Caggiano, owner of North Village Tavern in Rockville Centre, and her fiancé, David Wuestmann, openied BTW, which stands for “born this way,” on Long Beach Road. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 11/12/20

Long awaited repairs to Austin Boulevard will begin in early 2021 after County Executive Laura Curran announced that $15.2 million was being allocated toward the project as part of the county’s $1.6 billion Capital Improvement Plan for 2021-24.

$15.2M repair set for Austin Boulevard in Island Park

Long awaited improvements to Austin Boulevard in Island Park will finally come under Nassau County’s 2021-24 Capital Improvement Plan, which was announced last month. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/12/20

Andrea Porzelt, a guidance counselor for Island Park Public Schools, was recognized as the Nassau County Counselors’ Association’s 2020 Counselor of the Year on Oct. 23.

Island Park counselor earns high honor

Andrea Porzelt, the guidance counselor for Island Park Public Schools, got a huge surprise last month when Nassau County Counselors’ Association named her its 2020 Counselor of the Year. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 11/12/20

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