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Mostly Cloudy First responders, community members rally at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside to thank staff
The community and first responders gathered outside Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital on Sunday night to show their appreciation for doctors, nurses and other frontline medical staff during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov.: Schools, 'non-essential' businesses must stay closed until April 29
Coronavirus cases soar past 15,600 in Nassau
On Monday, Governor Cuomo ordered schools and non-essential businesses to remain closed until April 29 to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Previously, they were to close until April 15. At …
Mario's Bakery temporarily closes, Emile's Candies shifts to shipping, curbside pickup in Oceanside
Not all is sweet in the world right now, but that won’t stop the spring holidays from coming. Oceanside and Island Park’s bakeries and candy shops are dealing with losses because of the coronavirus, while forging forward and preparing for Easter and Passover.
Flowers by Mike in Oceanside, East Rockaway donates arrangements to seniors, hospitals and strangers amid coronavirus
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Though they had to close both of their stores for being “non-essential” businesses during the coronavirus epidemic, Flowers by Mike showed just how vital they are to the Oceanside and East Rockaway communities.
School budget votes delayed to at least June 1; $177B state budget in flux
School budget votes have been delayed until at least June 1 because of the coronavirus outbreak, by order of Governor Cuomo. The votes were to have taken place May 19. The governor issued …
Editorial
Governor Cuomo, Main Street needs a hand
Covid-19 has completely changed the way we all live. But along with worrying about keeping themselves and their families healthy, thousands of small business owners across New York state are losing sleep over . . .
Oceanside Fire Department adjusts procedures amid coronavirus
Oceanside Fire Department has adapted its protocols to ensure everyone’s health and safety during the time of the coronavirus, said Fire Chief Robert Sutton, Jr.
Send the Herald your stories, photos of how you're coping with the coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak has vastly altered our daily routines. Parents are at home. Children are at home. College students are at home. All must stay put, we are told, for now. People are making …
Comprehensive Audiology: ‘we’re still here for you’
Hearing loss could cause anxiety for a person at any time, but even more so during this time of physical isolation, said Dr. Esther Fogel. That’s why, although her Lynbrook practice, Comprehensive Audiology, is currently closed due to the coronavirus, she is still taking calls and emails to assist her patients however she can.
Press 195 owner, an Oceanside resident, donates food to Mercy Medical Center
Rockville Centre’s Press 195 closed last Friday due to the coronavirus, but its owners spent the weekend preparing food to donate to healthcare workers at Mercy Medical Center.
Editorial
Governor Cuomo, Main Street needs a hand
Covid-19 has completely changed the way we all live. But along with worrying about keeping themselves and their families healthy, thousands of small business owners across New York state are losing sleep over . . .
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 . . .
Oceanside High School wins $15,000 for its library
Oceanside High School has earned $15,000 for the school library by placing as a semi-finalist in the Follett Challenge.