MacArthur Airport installs sanitizing units to help fight virus

Air from around the unit goes through a catalytic converter process using a UV light. The system converts oxygen and moisture into a safe amount of hydrogen peroxide, which is then released into the air to reduce pathogens by over 99%.

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.

Long Island fishing industry takes a hit during pandemic

The majority of commercial fishermen on Long Island's East End are reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Long Island teen’s DJ set helps cheer up neighborhood during quarantine

For 19-year-old Harrison Dearstyne, playing music for his neighbors is a way for him to connect with his neighbors and bring a little bit of joy during the coronavirus crisis.

LI teen cheers up neighborhood with DJ set
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For 19-year-old Harrison Dearstyne, playing music for his neighbors is a way for him to connect with his neighbors and bring a little bit of joy during the coronavirus crisis.

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.

Fleet of World War II planes skywrite message of hope over NYC

Six World War II planes flew over the New York City region Tuesday and created giant messages in the sky of thanks and hope for first responders, essential workers and everyone impacted by COVID-19.

Long Island lights up to support graduating high school seniors
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The coronavirus pandemic has turned 2020 into a bust for high school seniors across the country who will miss landmarks like Prom and graduation. Now, communities across Long Island are taking part in ?Be the Light,? a campaign to give students their last hurrah.

COVID-19 showing suburbs are just as vulnerable as cities

Haunting images of an empty Times Square and the daily accounting of hundreds of fatalities in New York City have reinforced the idea of the coronavirus as an urban contagion. That may obscure the fact that statistically, you may be more likely to have the virus if you live in the suburbs.

Walk-thru scanner could help screen people for illnesses

Sensors use ultrasound to calculate a person's height to properly calibrate the scanner. Similar to a security checkpoint at the airport, someone will man the medical gateway that could potentially scan up to 1,000 people an hour.

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.

Long Island Retailer charged with hoarding, gouging

Federal prosecutors charged a New York retailer Friday with hoarding tons of disposable masks, surgical gowns and hand sanitizer in a Long Island warehouse and selling the items at huge markups.

Supporting through sharing with The Breakfast Club

Photos bring back warm memories and signs of hope from meetings with The Breakfast Club - a group founded by Valentina Janek in 2008 to gather people who she says were too old and too experienced to land jobs. Together they share stories of struggles and success while offering support.

Sharing stories of struggle and succcess with The Breakfast Club on Long Island
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Social distancing now means that members of The Breakfast Club, a group of people too "old and experienced" to land a job on Long Island meet online, but are still working to help each other every day.