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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.
Student at Grand Ave. Middle School in Bellmore tests positive for COVID-19
Multiple coronavirus cases emerge in Bellmore-Merrick school districts
Several cases of COVID-19 have emerged in Bellmore and Merrick’s high school and elementary school districts in the last week, according to letters from superintendents, including one Grand …
Bellmore-Merrick little leaguers play the waiting game
America’s Pastime is on hold or canceled at every level across the country amid the coronavirus pandemic. Major League Baseball, set to open March 26, will begin at the earliest in mid-May …
Bellmore-Merrick students stay active with physical education app
The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s physical education staff, led by Director of Athletics Eric Caballero, created a physical education app for the school …
Bellmore-Merrick residents help ‘heroes’ on the front lines of Covid-19 pandemic
Group raises $20,000 in a week
When Jill Levine and Brooke Jones created a Facebook group to give back to the first responders and essential employees on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, they weren’t sure what to …
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.
15 die of coronavirus overnight in Nassau County, bringing the death toll to 63
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran reported Monday afternoon that the death total in the county had risen to nearly 50 because of the coronavirus, after nine new deaths were reported overnight from …
John G. Dinkelmeyer staffer tests positive for coronavirus
A John G. Dinkelmeyer Elementary School staff member has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a letter sent to parents by North Bellmore School District Superintendent Marie Testa.
Calhoun High School staffer has COVID-19
Just as the cancellations of virtually every school activity stopped pouring in, Bellmore-Merrick students and faculty received a piece of stinging news Monday night: A Sanford H. Calhoun High School …
Town officials call on National Disaster Medical System to support hospital, health care providers
Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito and Hempstead Town Medical Director Dr. David Neubert called on U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand to support …
Bellmore-Merrick residents come together amid coronavirus crisis
A woman recently stopped by Avli in North Bellmore for a hot meal. She had seen the eatery’s online advertisement offering free meals for pickup from 3 to 5 p.m., and despite the fact that she …
Teachers’ parade boosts morale in Bellmore
On an otherwise quiet morning in south Bellmore, residents could hear the sound of car horns blaring through the neighborhood, as more than 70 teachers from the Bellmore School District took to the …
Editorial
Want relief? Restore the SALT deduction.
In 2017, President Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. It was supposed to supercharge the economy, bringing new manufacturing jobs to hard-hit areas, and no doubt, it brought some success.
Editorial
Save a life — give blood, especially now
The American Red Cross is urging healthy, eligible people who are feeling well to give blood or platelets to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
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 . . .
Alfonse D'Amato
Let’s work together to defeat the coronavirus
How often do we hear that the most important thing in life is good health? That truth has been driven home by the coronavirus . . .