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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

By Scott Brinton | 5/22/20

Many Sea Cliff Avenue storefronts will be closed at least until May 28 per the New York Pause program.

North Shore non-essential businesses will stay closed through May

Though she is looking forward to going back to manning her K. DiResta Collective storefront in Sea Cliff, owner Kathleen DiResta said she supports Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to keep Long … more

By Scott Brinton and Mike Conn | 5/21/20

Pamela Marie Young Osman, 59, of Glen Cove, is graduating from Nassau Community College with a associate’s degree in disability studies.

North Shore college students wrap up their spring semester

Many college students could not have imagined finishing their semester behind computer screens at home, let alone graduating there. “To be able to walk across that stage and shake your … more

By Jennifer Corr | 5/21/20

On Monday, U.D. Rep. Tom Suozzi, second from left, delivered personal protective equipment to the Glen Cove Senior Center, where he spoke with Christine Rice, the center's director, far left, Kathie Flynn, the director of the Glen Cove Library, and Mayor Tim Tenke.

What it’s like to be Tom Suozzi during the coronavirus pandemic

By his own account, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi is extremely busy. There’s his work in Washington, where he fights for funding for New York, and his many local responsibilities in Glen Cove, … more

By Laura Lane | 5/21/20

Though the concession stand and band stand will remain closed, Sea Cliff Beach is set to open this weekend.

Sea Cliff Beach opening this weekend, with some restrictions

Sea Cliff Beach will be among the beaches opening for Memorial Day weekend, Sea Cliff Mayor Edward Lieberman said. Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the go-ahead for beaches in New York to open during his … more

By Mike Conn, Laura Lane and Scott Brinton | 5/20/20

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

By Scott Brinton | 5/19/20

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

5/19/20

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

5/19/20

The usual Memorial Day ceremony at Glenwood Landing American Legion Post 336 will be smaller and closed to the public this year.

North Shore Memorial Day parades cancelled, but small ceremonies allowed

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

By Scott Brinton and Mike Conn | 5/19/20

When Joseph Gambino was diagnosed with Covid-19, his wife, Denyce LaVeglia, insisted that he be admitted to Glen Cove Hospital, where she is the assistant manager of rehabilitation. The couple were separated from their daughter, Mia Josephina Gambino, for three weeks.

Glen Cove Hospital’s Denyce LaVeglia, ‘a true Florence Nightingale’

Keeping a promise is important to most 4-year-olds, and Mia Josephina Gambino is no different. It was difficult for her when she was separated from her parents, Joseph Gambino and Denyce LaVeglia, … more

By Laura Lane | 5/18/20

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