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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

Nick Bilotta, center, was sworn in as the new Seaford Chamber of Commerce President on March 5.

New Seaford C of C president’s baptism of fire

For the past six years, Nick Bilotta, 29, of East Rockaway has opened his business the same way every day. Come rain or sleet, Final Touch Auto Collision on Merrick Road in Seaford unlocks its doors … more

By J.D. Freda | 4/1/20

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

Baldwin teacher and Wantagh resident Chris Fahey illustrated a poster to say thank you to the essential workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Baldwin teacher thanks essential workers with illustration

Baldwin teacher Chris Fahey found a way to thank those members of the workforce who are on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic every day. “There was nothing I could really do, being … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/25/20

Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads has been providing regular updates from his home office on Nassau's fight against coronavirus in the past two weeks.

County legislator holds latest online virus update

On Tuesday, March 24, Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads went live from Facebook to update his followers on the most recent developments in the county’s response to the coronavirus … more

By JD Freda | 3/25/20

The price of gasoline at the pump continued to fall this week; this Wantagh gas station was 11 cents per gallon below the Nassau County average of $2.30 per gallon.

Nassau gasoline prices second-lowest in state

Gasoline prices continued to plunge last week as oil supplies far outstripped demand, leaving Nassau County with the second-cheapest gas in the state, behind the city of Elmira, where gasoline … more

By Timothy Denton | 3/25/20

Mid Island Medical Supply was not affected by the closure and has been doing a booming business.

‘Nonessential’ businesses close on Cuomo's order

All businesses in Seaford and Wantagh considered nonessential were shuttered beginning Sunday night, after Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a directive via Twitter last Friday ordering the … more

By Timothy Denton | 3/24/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald Clavin, left, and Councilman Anthony D’Esposito outline their request of Gov. Andrew Cuomo for a deferral of school taxes.

Clavin asks governor for 30-day moratorium on school tax payments

In the face of massive lay-offs and rising interest rates, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald Clavin on Thursday asked N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo to issue an executive order deferring the second round … more

By Timothy Denton | 3/19/20

Wantagh Chamber of Commerce officers, from left, First Vice President Karen Lofgren, President Cathy McGrory Powell, Trustee Connie Conway and Second Vice president Marilynne Rich marched down Wantagh Avenue in last year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade postponed amid virus fears

The Wantagh Chamber of Commerce has postponed its Second Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, as growing concern about the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus prompted N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo to limit … more

By Timothy Denton | 3/18/20

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