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Garrick S. stocked the shelves of a food pantry.
Kulanu students help at local food pantries
Students from the Cedarhurst-based Kulanu Center for Special Services pitched in at two area food pantries following the recovery from Hurricane Sandy. more
Volunteer students hold donated toys that the Hewlett-Woodmere collection and distribution center has for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. With the students from left were, Hewlett-Woodmere Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Dr. Laura Seinfeld, La Toys owner Jerry Bloomberg, H-W Superintendent Dr. Joyce Bisso, PTA Central Co-Council President Mitch Greebel, Community Chest Chair Eric Keslowitz, Dr. Sherry Bass, and Chest Executive Director Bob Block.
Community relief center open in Woodmere
More than 20 high school students volunteered to sort large amounts of donated clothing, cleaning supplies, baby goods and toys at the Hewlett-Woodmere collection and distribution center located in storefronts at 8 and 10 Irving Place in Woodmere on Nov. 20. more
Boxes of Thanksgiving dinners included a turkey, bread, stuffing mix, vegetables, gravy and cranberry sauce.
Governor visits the Five Towns
Lawrence High School senior Stephanie Kendal said it was important for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to see how Hurricane Sandy affected those in the Five Towns as he visited the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence on Nov. 21 to help hand out 500 turkeys and 500 individual meals. more
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The Rev. Owen Thompson, rector of Trinity-St. John’s Episcopal Church, carries a box of donations for Hurricane Sandy victims from the citizens of Ludlow, Mass.
Churches come together for Sandy victims
Just days after Hurricane Sandy ravaged must of Long Island’s South Shore, Nassau County Episcopal churches began taking part in a relief effort that is still in full swing. more
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Students from West School and Long Beach Middle School picked up new backpacks filled with school supplies that were donated by a former Long Beach resident.
An outpouring of support for L.B. schools
Long Beach students headed to school this week with new backpacks, notebooks and supplies, thanks to the generosity of people 1,200 miles away. “Let’s help these kids get a little sense of … more
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Judge Roy Tepper was among the many local officials and residents who turned out to support the community.
Hundreds turn out for Thanksgiving in Long Beach
The Long Beach community pulled together on Thursday to host a Thanksgiving feast for residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Hundreds of people turned out to the city’s Ice Arena on West Bay … more
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Baldwin opens its arms — and doors — to East Rockaway students
John, Lionel, Ethel and Drew Barrymore. Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh and Jamie-Lee Curtis. Henry, Peter and Jane Fonda. Lynn and Vanessa Redgrave — and don’t forget Long Island’s own Baldwin … more
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A long line of residents sought answers to a variety of questions. Some needed insurance advice, while others were looking for a warm place to stay.
Curran meeting brings information to needy
A community meeting last Friday night at Baldwin Middle School united two groups that can’t always find each other: people with questions and people with answers. more
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The Baldwin Civic Association welcomed East Rockaway’s students.
Switching schools:
Weeks after Hurricane Sandy damaged much of the South Shore of Nassau County, residents are continuing to pick up the pieces and return to their normal lives. The East Rockaway community took a big step in the road to recovery last week when students went back to school — although for hundreds of students, it was with a change of scenery. more
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After seeing the hard work of the National Guard following Hurricane Sandy, Cashmere Rios, owner of Mia’s Restaurant, invited 100 National Guard members over for a free meal. Pictured with Rios were Mayor Ed Fare, third from left, Village Clerk Bob Barra, holding flag, and members of the National Guard.
Restaurant helps those who help
Since Hurricane Sandy hit late last month, thousands of people have flocked to the area to hand out supplies and help those in need. For all their support, one local business owner wanted to do something nice for members of the National Guard who are stationed on Long Island to show her appreciation. more
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