The governor said he stands with the protesters, but warned them that mass gatherings could "snatch defeat from the jaws of victory."
New York sports teams can also begin their spring training today, and urged leagues to find a way to hold games without fans in the stands.
Created by a Long Island beachgoer, the StayAway blanket is designed to help you enjoy the beach in socially distanced safety.
This Memorial Day weekend is like none other at Long Beach, NY. Maybe a bit uncomfortable? Maybe it should be.
Officials are worried that with NYC beaches closed, people from the city will flood Nassau beaches this weekend.
Though passes are on sale, the city has not yet decided whether it will open the beach for Memorial Day Weekend.
The coronavirus continues to spread across the county, albeit at a slower rate than a few weeks ago. See how it's impacting your community.
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.
Does being homebound lead to while-I’m-at-it syndrome for you? Did it ever become ridiculous?
In these Corona days do we feel like we need a boost? Do we think others might feel the same?
Here's the latest on how the coronavirus is affecting the Barrier Island.
Today's local coronavirus fighter inspires her family with her hard work in the hospital.
This family project is a way to spend quality time together, and also thank the people who are keeping society functioning.
Today's local hero is an ER nurse who's working to connect isolated patients to their loved ones.
Sometimes it feels like I’m in two places at the same time. This scary present, and the present of my past.
County Executive Laura Curran said that services for veterans are continuing, even as the governor ordered people to stay home.
The city also said the first case of coronavirus was reported in a resident.
Snowy owls, native to arctic regions, are rarely seen on Long Island.
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Renee Seman inspired many in her community with her determination to run marathons after a cancer diagnosis.
Do you find yourself watching, that window on the world, that horror show that is our TV, yet still watch TV? Maybe there’s a better window.
Crews were pumping stormwater out of the basement and into the lot next to the building. Residents were concerned it might be contaminated.
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The group running the event said it was charged when other events were not. And it has no intention of paying the $70,000 the city billed.
It happens every Super Bowl Sunday. But we who call Long Beach home never get tired of it. It makes Super Sunday, well, more super.
The city will get $150,000 to help improve the area surrounding the train station and bus depot.
Thousands of Super Bowl Sunday splashers are expected at the charity event on Sunday.
Just when you thought it was safe to go to the mailbox…
The man fell 16 feet to the base of a pit inside one of the bridge supports, suffering serious injuries.
Hosts using the popular service had thousands of guests and made millions of dollars in 2019, according to company data.
Do you think you are pretty much secure in the things you rely on…like the mail? Think again.
The video, as seen on the Neighbors app, shows multiple police cars chasing suspects who were heading the wrong way on a one-way street.
The family of Dylan Schuster, who was killed while riding his bike across a street on Sunday, started a fundraiser to pay for his funeral.
Bernard Casey Hall Nichols was born just after midnight on Jan. 1, making him the hospital's first baby of the new decade.
The New Year is a time for celebration. We would love it if you'd share yours with us.
This is what Long Beach residents were reading on Patch this year.
The fourth-grade teacher managed to outplay all the other contestants, and is now $1 million richer.
The popular ice creamery will be operating the concession stand on National Boulevard.
Your donation at this special winter blood drive could help save up to three lives.
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