Coronavirus cases on Long Island continue to grow

The number of positive coronavirus cases on Long Island are now over 1,100, with 11 deaths, and officials say they are doing all they can to reduce deaths and illnesses.

More cases, food insecurity fears as coronavirus pandemic grows on Long Island
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As the number of cases of and deaths from the coronavirus continues to grow on Long Island, officials are doing what they can not only to reduce the number of deaths and illnesses, but to keep people in need fed as businesses and even food pantries temporarily close.

Long Island preparing for surge of COVID-19 cases at area hospitals

As testing increases across Long Island so is the number of positive novel coronavirus cases. The number island wide is now more than 600, including a Nassau County Police Officer. 

Minding your mental health during a pandemic

Stress and a lack of routine can trigger someone dealing with underlying psychological or substance abuse disorders.

Long Island laboratory on the frontlines of the fight against coronavirus

Northwell Labs in Nassau County is one of New York’s only labs designated to test for coronavirus right now is stepping up its screening capacity. 

Several Long Island facilities close due to coronavirus outbreak

Medical experts say the vast majority of patients who have tested positive for the virus on Long Island are improving. They stress the importance of social distancing—not getting too close to other people—and staying home if you're feeling sick.

Long Island officials step up response to coronavirus outbreak

Long Island officials announced that many assisted- and senior-living facilities are temporarily limiting or in some cases eliminating visitors.

Cuomo: SUNY, CUNY classes to move online on March 19

SUNY and CUNY will be moving classes online on March 19 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nassau schools prepare for distance learning

Under new state policy, any school where a student or faculty member tests positive for the virus must immediately close for 24 hours to allow for time to assess the situation and see if the closure should be extended.

Long Island woman found guilty in grieving mother's death

A nurse and mother from Long Island woman was found guilty on three counts in the homicide of an anti-gang activist's death.

Suffolk DA calls for grand jury in death of boy forced to sleep in garage

Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini said a grand jury will issue a special report on the circumstances of Thomas Valva's death.

Long Island schools prepare for spread of coronavirus

Both the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents and the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association told FOX 5 NY they're in constant communication with relevant agencies and will continue to communicate with their communities.

A ‘gym for crafters’ on Long Island

It's said to be the first "gym for crafters." Let's Craft offers a blank canvas for people to create and connect.  

Long Island residents push for tough drinking water standards

Adrienne Esposito, the executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment, is putting pressure on the New York State Department of Health to come out with drinking water standards for contaminants.