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Michael Miskiewicz helped his sister, Molly, unpack donations from her car on June 26.

West Hempstead siblings expand food donation pickup service

As a social work graduate intern at the Baldwin Public Library, Molly Miskiewicz noticed that many residents were struggling to get food during the coronavirus pandemic, and decided to … more

By Nakeem Grant, Melissa Koenig and Bridget Downes | 7/2/20

Tiz The Law crossed the finish line first at the Belmont Stakes on June 20, becoming the first New York-bred horse to win since 1882.

Belmont Stakes go on — despite pandemic

The Belmont Stakes looked a little different to fans and the larger horseracing community this year, as industry officials had to alter their operations due to the ongoing novel coronavirus … more

By Visvajit Sriramrajan | 7/1/20

Janet and George Beyer and Ray Arledge enjoyed lunch at Alpine Restaurant while wishing waitress Elizabeth Papadoniou, second from right, a happy birthday.

F.S., Elmont restaurateurs make the most of the great outdoors

It was an exciting morning for the staff at Plattduetsche Park on June 10, when they saw several families waiting for a chance to eat at the restaurant before they even opened the gates at 11 … more

By Melissa Koenig | 7/1/20

Long Island Jewish Valley Stream saw an influx in patients during the pandemic.

LIJ Valley Stream survives Covid pandemic

When a patient walked into the Emergency Department of Long Island Jewish Valley Stream about a month ago with a blood clot in his lungs and an oxygen saturation of 11 — a normal saturation … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/30/20

The worst-case scenario for construction noise.

Elmont residents bemoan noise of Belmont construction

For the past few weeks, George Magliore has been waking up in the wee hours of the morning to the sound of trucks dropping off supplies at Belmont Park. Then a few hours later, another Elmont … more

6/30/20

Carol Hrbek, center, was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer in January. A GoFundMe page was set up in June for her family, Nick, Frank and Samantha.

Elmont community members raise money for family

After her father succumbed to cancer in December, Carol Hrbek, 55, went to her doctor and discovered that she had Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She is now “pretty much bedridden,” her … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/30/20

Lifelong Malvernite and former village deputy mayor Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, at lectern, announced her candidacy for State Assembly District 21 on Tuesday.

Former Malverne deputy mayor to run for Assembly District 21

Both local elected and Village of Malverne officials, along with family members of Malvernite Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick gathered at Chester A. Reese Veterans Memorial Park on Tuesday as she … more

By Nakeem Grant | 6/30/20

Douglas Tuman victorious in 4th Congressional District primary race

Douglas Tuman (R-West Hempstead) defeated Cindy Grosz in the 4th Congressional District Republican primary race 74 to 25 percent. Tuman, 39, is now set to challenge U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice in … more

By Nakeem Grant | 6/29/20

Firefighters demonstrated the affects of an M-80 firecracker in a watermelon at a news conference on June 25.

Sparks fly over fireworks in Franklin Square

When Angelica Cerniglia has returned to her Franklin Square home from work over the past few weeks, she has had to sit under a desk, hold her dog and play loud music to drown out the noise of … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/25/20

Frank Carey High School’s Class of 2020 held a surprise parade for Principal Christopher Fiore on June 18.

H. Frank Carey seniors thank principal

H. Frank Carey seniors surprised Principal Christopher Fiore with a drive-by parade on June 18, thanking him for his service to the school. The students decorated their cars in orange and black, … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/23/20

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