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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

Atlantic Avenue in Lynbrook is usually bustling, including during the annual pre-prom parade — above in 2018 — but the stores are dormant amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway businesses strained by coronavirus restrictions

Business owners in Lynbrook and East Rockaway are feeling the impact of the coronavirus as new edicts have been put into place. more

By Nicole Alcindor | 3/24/20

Dr. Gerard Beleckas, assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and assessment, spoke about curriculum priorities for the 2020-21 budget.

Lynbrook School District officials propose $91.4 million budget for 2020-21

The Lynbrook School District is proposing a $91.4 million budget for the 2020-21 school year, a $3.4 million increase from 2019-20. more

3/18/20

The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency approved a 20-year payment in lieu of taxes agreement, or PILOT, to build this $24 million, 80-unit Tudor-style apartment complex at the site of the Capri Lynbrook Motor Inn.

Cornerstone complex to replace Capri Lynbrook Motor Inn after IDA approves PILOT

A year after controversy over the Cornerstone at Lynbrook project caused village officials to scrap plans for it, a new, smaller-scale Cornerstone development is in the works. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/18/20

The Lynbrook and East Rockaway communities have taken steps toward stopping the spread of the coronavirus.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway communities take steps against coronavirus

Two hours before Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s order indefinitely banning restaurants from hosting customers to help prevent coronavirus spread, fear and uncertainty were evident in the voice of Pearsall’s Station owner Brian Fern. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/17/20

Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered all village elections postponed until April 28. Above, the governor at SUNY Old Westbury in 2019.

Village elections postponed to April 28 because of coronavirus

The village trustee elections originally scheduled for March 18 have been moved to April 28, according to an executive order signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The move is intended to reduce … more

3/17/20

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, second from left, updated the public on the county and state’s efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus. She was joined by, from left, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, State Sen. Anna Kaplan and Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages.

County, state and businesses work to fight coronavirus spread

“We’re all in this together,” Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said at a news conference on the county and state’s efforts to stop the spread of a new strain of the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/12/20

A rendering of the $1.3 million turf fields that the Amityville-based LandTek Group will install at Greis Park. Construction is expected to begin later this month and be completed by the end of summer.

Lynbrook village officials approve $1.3M turf field for Greis Park

After discussing their intentions to go forward with the installation of $1.3 million turf fields for Greis Park, the Lynbrook village board of trustees made it official by voting to approve the measure at the March 2 meeting. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/12/20

East Rockaway Board of Education President Keith Gamache said it was bittersweet to not seek re-election, but noted he was happy for everything he and his fellow trustees accomplished.

Outgoing East Rockaway Board of Education president proud of accomplishments

Outgoing East Rockaway Board of Education President Keith Gamache said that deciding not to run again for the board in May was a difficult decision, but it was the right one. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/5/20

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