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Governor Cuomo said Tuesday that Long Island would begin Phase One reopening of the economy on May 27.
Long Island to begin Phase One reopening Wednesday: Cuomo
Governor Cuomo rang the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday morning, the first day the physical building has been open for trading in months. The symbolic gesture came on the same day … more
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From Jones Beach Sunday, Governor Cuomo said Long Island was on track for Phase One reopening on May 27, though he noted the number of Covid-19 deaths needed to decline and the number of contact tracers needed to increase.
Governor Cuomo talks Phase One reopening for Long Island
Governor Cuomo came to Jones Beach State Park Sunday to offer a modicum of hope for a region battered by the coronavirus: Long Island, he said, was on track to begin Phase I reopening on Wednesday, … more
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Long Island Rail Road stations, which only months ago were crowded with people at peak travel times, are now virtually empty during the morning rush. Ahmed Bazille, left, an attorney from Freeport, headed into his Manhattan office on May 21. He was one of a handful of commuters at the Freeport station at 7:45 a.m.
Riding the rails amid the Covid-19 pandemic
I never imagined the emptiness. It left me with a sinking feeling, a sense of aloneness that I had not experienced before as I stood on Long Island Rail Road train trestles during the middle of what … more
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Students at Sacred Heart Academy began the shift to virtual education on March 16.
Sacred Heart Academy embraces virtual education
During the unprecedented events caused by the Covid-19 global pandemic, Sacred Heart Academy showed its dedication to the success and education of its students by making the transition to an online … more
New York Elks Lodge No. 1 donated 40 boxes of goods to the Our Lady of Peace food pantry.
New York Elks Lodge No. 1 hosts collection drive for Our Lady of Peace Church in Lynbrook
On Armed Forces Day, the New York Elks Lodge No. 1 in Lynbrook banded together to show their patriotism and support Our Lady of Peace Church. more
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Residents of East Rockaway, Lynbrook and surrounding villages and towns are displaying lawn signs to show support for essential workers, and the proceeds of the sign sales have gone to houses of worship and food pantries. Above, Mason, left, and Javon Devlin of East Rockaway.
Grass-roots effort in East Rockaway supports essential workers, food pantries
When they drive through East Rockaway, Lynbrook and other local communities, essential workers don’t have to look far to see how much they’re appreciated. more
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Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach
Mayor Alan Beach: Our village has come together and remains strong
Many of us have felt a mixture of emotions over the past couple months as our way of living has dramatically transformed in order to enable those in our hospitals and health care facilities on the front lines to battle the virus. They are supported by first responders ensuring the safety of our communities and by the essential workers keeping the basics of our economy functioning. Lynbrook is home to many of these workers and I join with all our residents in thanking them for all that they have done and continue to do. more
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County Executive Laura Curran announced Tuesday that Nassau hospitals and medical centers will be allowed to resume elective surgeries, according to Governor Cuomo
Nassau to reinstate elective surgeries: county executive
Governor Cuomo has granted Nassau's request to reinstate elective surgeries, County Executive Laura Curran tweeted Tuesday afternoon. Curran had made the request in a letter to the governor … more
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Lynbrook will host a small Veterans Day drive-by parade on Monday. Above, American Legion Post 335 members Steve Grogan, left, and Bill Marinaccio with their member recruitment poster.
Lynbrook to host drive-by Memorial Day parade, East Rockaway's festivities canceled
The coronavirus pandemic will not stop Lynbrook from honoring its heroes with a modified Memorial Day parade on Monday. more
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State to allow Memorial Day ceremonies: governor
New York state will allow Memorial Day ceremonies to take place this coming weekend, Governor Cuomo said at his daily briefing on Tuesday. Ceremonies must, however, be limited to 10 or fewer … more
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