Coronavirus Reopening Council Created: LI Patch Week In Review

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered this week.

Cuomo Announces Regional Coronavirus Reopening Council

Seven states are working together to create a plan to reopen businesses and public life while trying to prevent a resurgence of the virus.

LI Teen Sews Face Masks For Coronavirus Fight

Brianna Nelson, 14, has sewn more than 100 masks to donate to health care workers, firefighters and others amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Teen Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Crashing While Fleeing Cop: Police

A 17-year-old is in serious condition after the crash.

Coronavirus Kills 3 Long Island Hospital Employees

Three employees — a doctor, physical therapist and painter — had all been working at the hospital for years.

LI Coronavirus Heroes: Moms Making Masks

Today's volunteers show "Long Island at its best," says member of group making masks, headbands, for essential workers.

Coronavirus Brings New 'Demons' To Those Battling Addiction

"As a mother, I wish I could reach inside him, grab the demons, and put them inside me instead of him." With no meetings, sobriety is hard.

Brian Dennehy, A Tony-Winning Actor And Chaminade Grad, Dies

Brian Dennehy starred in such films as "Cocoon," "First Blood," "Tommy Boy," and "William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet."

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• New York Is The Most Aggressive State Against Coronavirus: Study
• Beloved Couple Gets Best Coronavirus Easter Surprise
• Group To Buy 1K Oysters To Support LI Farmers During Coronavirus
• Firefighters Show Support For Workers At East Islip Nursing Home
• NY Hospitals, Police Get Free Dunkin' Thanks To Bravo TV Host
• Westbury Manor Lays Off Entire Staff Due To Coronavirus
• New Yorkers Ordered To Cover Faces When Not Social Distancing
• LI Retirement Home No Longer Giving Updates On Coronavirus Cases
• Police Rescue Woman From Robert Moses Bridge
• 'I Somehow Survived This Insidious Virus': Beloved Local Teacher
• Man Found Shot To Death In Amityville
• 'Gentle Giant': Wantagh High School Coach Dies Of Coronavirus
• Company Looking To Add More Volunteers To Help Seniors
• Final Act Of Love: Nurse Cares For Uncle Dying Of Coronavirus
• Dean Skelos To Be Released From Prison Due To Coronavirus