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Photos by Herald Participants, as well as Rose Casaceli, right, an employee of McQuades, help support Joshua’s Journey and the relief for Super Storm Sandy victims. Deirdre and Steve Wangel manned the table.

Due to damage from Hurrican Sandy — and some tenacious organizers — Joshua’s Journey Harvest brunch, an event that not only brought attention to autism, but turned into a Hurricane Sandy … more

By Mary Malloy | 11/29/12

Superintendent of Baldwin Schools Dr. James Mapes, left, helped out during the BMS Thanksgiving dinner.

Middle school serves 600 for Sandy relief

The staff and teachers at Baldwin Middle School, as well as District Office personnel, have been more than active in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. But last week’s effort took the cake… or should that be pumpkin pie? more

11/28/12

Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, center, hosted a forum for South Shore whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

Legislator David Denenberg hosts Hurricane Sandy forum

More than 100 residents of five neighboring communities came together with representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Grid and the Town of Hempstead to discuss the effects of Hurricane Sandy in their neighborhoods at a community forum in Bellmore last week. more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/28/12

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

11/28/12

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

11/28/12

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

By Ann Friedman | 11/28/12

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

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/28/12

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

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 11/28/12

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

11/23/12 | 1 comment

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

By Brian Croce | 11/21/12

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