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Stony Brook University Hospital Accepting i-Pad Donations For Telehealth Distancing Measures

LIMG March 26, 2020

Members of the community have been reaching out and asking how they can help the healthcare professionals and those afflicted with COVID-19 pandemic. One very important way: we need an influx of iPads to keep our inpatients connected to their providers and their families. Anyone who has an iPad

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Bellmore-Merrick Launches Physical Education App

LIMG March 25, 2020

Led by Eric Caballero, Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s physical education staff created a physical education app specifically for the school community. “Our goal has always been to have our students become active participants in maintaining a healthy lifestyle,” explained Caballero, the district’s director of physical education, athletics, drivers education

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NASSAU COUNTY LAUNCHES MEDICAL SUPPLY DRIVE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND HEALTHCARE WORKERS

LIMG March 25, 2020

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Commissioner of Police Patrick J. Ryder and OEM Commissioner Steven Morelli announced that Nassau County has begun accepting donations of medical supplies during this unprecedented National State of Emergency. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran sent an emergency resolution to the County Legislature, which was swiftly approved,

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Curran Urges Nonprofits and Municipalities to Apply for FEMA Reimbursements and Assistance

LIMG March 25, 2020

New York State has been the hardest hit from the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, with over 25,000 positive cases and Nassau County accounting for almost 3.000. FEMA recently announced that it will be reimbursing and aiding organizations who have been providing essential emergency operations on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran

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Northwell Health To Delay Payments For Patients Financially Impacted By COVID-19

LIMG March 24, 2020

Northwell Health, New York State’s largest health care provider and the state’s largest private employer, today announced that it would delay payments with zero percent interest for a minimum of 60 days for those patients who receive medical services and have been financially impacted with the loss of a job, lost wages or other financial […]

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PSEG Long Island and PSEG Foundation Support Island Harvest Food Bank Efforts to Reduce Food Insecurity During COVID-19 Outbreak

LIMG March 24, 2020

PSEG Foundation Provides $45,000 Grant to Address Critical Needs of Children and Families PSEG Long Island and the PSEG Foundation are supporting the Island Harvest Food Bank in its response to critical community needs throughout Long Island as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The mission of Island Harvest Food Bank is to end hunger […]

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Hempstead Town Hall Closed to Public Access – Clavin Establishes New Hotline to Connect Residents to Services

LIMG March 24, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Governor’s executive order that limits staffing, services and person-to-person interaction, Hempstead Town Hall is closed to the public as of March 23, 2020, until further notice. Supervisor Don Clavin today announced efforts to ensure that the Town of Hempstead’s essential services operate at the most efficient and […]

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LIPETRI CALLS ON CUOMO TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY COVID-19

LIMG March 24, 2020

Businesses who have been deemed nonessential by Governor Cuomo have been forced to close their doors abruptly and are now left to scramble to find ways to pay their bills and keep food on the table. As a result of Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order, effective 8:00PM last night, 100% of nonessential employees are required to […]