New York beaches to open for Memorial Day weekend
Cuomo says beaches and lakeshores will be allowed to open, with certain restrictions, on Friday, May 22.
Amazon confirms death of New York worker believed to have COVID-19
The employee had worked out of an Amazon distribution center and died on April 9.
Schools mull ways to make up lost time including Saturday classes
When students return to school after a lengthy pandemic-induced absence, the consensus is they will have lost significant academic ground. Still unresolved for governments and educators are the questions of how — or even whether — teachers should try to make up for lost learning.
Young athletes lament lost sports seasons
These athletes—from Maryland to Connecticut, grade school through high school—say they just miss playing in games that matter, outside of their houses and apartments, with friends they haven't seen in weeks.
Hospital staff cheers for coronavirus patient discharged after 44 days
Medical staff clapping and cheering for Danny Wong as he was wheeled through the hallway to be discharged after 44 days.
Photographer takes front porch portraits to benefit United Way, police
Studio 27 Photography on Long Island has found a way to take family portraits during this pandemic and give back to the community.
Doctors probe link between COVID-19 and kids with Kawasaki-like disease
The question is: Are these Kawasaki-like symptoms linked to the coronavirus infection?
Bringing seniors and their neighbors together virtually
North Hempstead is pairing volunteers with seniors who have similar backgrounds and interests.
Rollerblading robber holds up Long Island Dunkin' Donuts
A rollerblade-wearing robber skated off into the night after sticking up a Dunkin’ Donuts on Long Island, police said.
Coronavirus lockdowns raise domestic violence concerns among officials
There has been a significant drop in reported cases of domestic violence and child sex abuse during the coronavirus lockdown, but some officials are warning that the numbers may not represent reality.
Tornado Warning expires for parts of NYC, Nassau, Westchester
UPDATE: The National Weather Service Tornado Warning for southern Westchester County, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Nassau County has expired.
Northwell Health to test many of its employees for COVID-19 antibodies
Northwell Health Labs are processing upwards of 1,000 COVID-19 tests each day. Officials will continue validating antibody tests in the coming weeks and plan to incorporate it once it becomes widely available.
Couple lets nurse live in their travel trailer during pandemic
A young nurse who lives with her parents was worried about exposing her family to the virus.
Cancer survivor on Long Island beats COVID-19
Adam Barnett is lucky to be alive. He tested positive for COVID-19 last month and spent a week at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital.
Cuomo: Virus is 'effective killer'; 799 more deaths in NY
The governor said that his administration is asking funeral directors from outside the region to come help deal with the number of people who have died in this public health crisis.
Long Island sisters raise money to buy masks for hospital workers
Two sisters on Long Island have raised thousands of dollars to buy PPE for hospital workers.
Coronavirus cases on Long Island near 30,000
The rate of hospitalization on Long Island is slowing.
Food distribution center opens on Long Island
A temporary emergency food distribution center opened on Glen Cove Wednesday to help meet the growing demand for food assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.
Long Island officials scrambling to prepare as coronavirus infections rise
On Friday officials announced at least 4,657 cases of novel coronavirus confirmed in Nassau County and at least 3,385 in Suffolk. And as New York approaches the anticipated peak of infection, officials want to make sure there are enough resources available on Long Island.