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Freeport Public Schools lose $1.5 million in state aid

Freeport Public Schools Superintendent Kishore Kuncham said the district has a tough road ahead as it must re-evaluate its $191 million budget for the 2020-21 school year after the state legislature …

Illegal Woodmere gathering violated public gathering ban

A notice of violation for an illegal place of worship was issued to the organizer of a gathering of more than 10 people at a building in Woodmere near noon on April 4.

Bakeries in Rockville Centre shift selling methods this spring season

Rockville Centre bakeries are adapting to what’s become an unusual spring holiday season.

Hamlet of Oyster Bay becomes a ghost town

On Saturday, residents of the Town of Oyster Bay followed an order by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to stay inside. The corner of South and East Main streets, the heart of the business district in the …

Locked out of gyms, first responders turn to yoga

Typically, Beyond the Badge focuses on the mental health of law enforcement officers. Now, Michelle Panetta says she and husband Chris, the charity's co-founders, see the bigger picture and a dire need to help a wider array of responders – and not just mentally.

Franklin Square-based cell phone store donates pizza to local hospitals

NYCOM Cellular Corporation employees raised nearly $3,800 to donate pizza to local hospital workers between March 23 and March 27. “I was pretty remarkable,” said Michael Sperduto, the …

Kaminsky hosts emergency food drive through

Because of the Covid-19 health crisis, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat who represents the Five Towns, will hold an emergency food drive to benefit families within the 9th Senate District. Suggested donations include gift cards, fresh, canned or boxed food, toiletries and personal items and cleaning supplies.

Dean Skelos, citing coronavirus fears, seeks early release from prison

Former State Senator Dean Skelos, of Rockville Centre, is seeking early release from federal prison due to concerns of the coronavirus pandemic, according to court papers.

North Shore communities work to provide meals for health care workers

As health care workers continue to show up to work while others stay home, people in the North Shore have decided that the medical workers should not have to worry about bringing their lunch or dinner.

Missy Miller asks for gift card donations

To help feed people or families that are worrying about having enough to eat during the business shutdown because of the coronavirus outbreak, State Assemblywoman Missy Miller, (R-Atlantic Beach), is …

Help with New York Guard appreciation packages

The New York Guard Association wants to put together care packages for State Guard soldiers who are currently on active duty working with the National Guard on Operation COVID-19.

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 . . .

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.

Gov.: Schools, 'non-essential' businesses must stay closed until April 29

Coronavirus cases soar past 15,600 in Nassau

First responders, community members rally at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside to thank staff

Nassau firehouses sound the sirens for first responders and health care workers

G.C. police — don’t leave gloves, masks in parking lots

Oceansiders show compassion for essential workers via virtual message board