Cuomo Tells Protesters To Get Essential Job: Patch Week In Review

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

Cuomo Tells Out-Of-Work Protesters To Get Job As Essential Worker

When a reporter said protesters complained they're running out of money and want to return to work, Cuomo said essential jobs are hiring.

LI Man Cited For Breaking Coronavirus Mask Rule: Police

Police say the man "refused a request to social distance or put a mask on." He was taken into police custody.

LI Coronavirus Heroes: Man's ER Nursing Career Begins In Pandemic

"His first day of training at the hospital was the first week of the local shutdown," his mom says. "He dove in fully committed."

Blue Angels To Flyover Long Island To Honor Coronavirus Workers

The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds are going on a multi-city tour to thank first responders and essential workers.

101-Year-Old Survives Coronavirus: 'This Too Shall Pass'

The Long Island nursing home resident recovered after a two-week battle with COVID-19.

Long Island Nurse Says 'I Struggled To Breathe With This Virus'

Today's hero is a hospital nurse who was treating coronavirus patients during her first month on the job and then battled the virus herself.

Also worth a read:

• Long Island Hospital Celebrates 500 Patient Discharges
• State Police Enforce Social Distancing At Crowded Parks
• WATCH: Firefighters, Cops Rescue Family Stranded In Water
• State Police Find Body In Nassau Pond
• Gang Member Released With Coronavirus Fears Back Behind Bars: DOJ
• LI Coronavirus Heroes: Nurse Lives In Camper To Protect Family
• Homeless Man Charged In Connection To 7 Burglaries: Police
• Town Animal Shelter Seeking Homes For Dogs During Coronavirus
• Nurse To Family Of Father Lost To Coronavirus: 'I Held His Hand'
• LI McDonald's Restaurants To Offer Free Meals To First Responders
• Long Island Man Talks Having Coronavirus: 'It's A Crappy Virus'