Religion
With COVID-19 death tolls at an all-time low, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Saturday the reopening of houses of worship next week with limited capacity. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran called on Cuomo to open shopping malls earlier than expected as well. Credit: Newsday staff; James Carbone; Debbie Egan-Chin
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Houses of worship can open with 25% occupancy for regions in Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan, Gov. Cuomo said.
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As Long Island plans to slowly reopen its economy as the coronavirus eases, churchgoers are looking forward to attending services again, ...
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"We'll continue to do livestreaming, social media, until the science lines up with ensuring my people will be protected," said Bishop Lionel Harvey of First Baptist Cathedral of Westbury.
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Following President Donald Trump's call to open houses of worship, Bishop Lawrence C. Provenzano of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island spoke with Newsday, saying it was too soon to safely reopen churches.
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A parade was held to thank first responders and essential workers and to recognize the 2nd graders from St. Agnes Catholic School on the future reception of their first Holy Communion on Friday in Rockville Center.
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Parishioners across Long Island celebrate Easter Sunday without attending traditional ceremonies at church. ...
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Eight churches will hold a virtual Easter service shortly after dawn on Sunday with Morgan Memorial Park in Glen Cove serving ...
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Faith Ministry Baptist Church in Huntington Station will be holding its weekly services online until health officials say it's OK ...
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The Diocese of Rockville Centre had declared that because of the coronavirus attendance was not mandatory.
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The Rev. Fred Vergara of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Hicksville talks about the significance of Ash Wednesday. ...