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The Bertini’s basement had to be bailed out, with a lot of help from their friends.

Two days after Hurricane Sandy barreled through the area, walking down West Boulevard in Bay Park was truly like walking in a war zone. Some residents were putting almost everything they owned on … more

By Mary Malloy | 11/7/12

A 5K Pumpkin Run, scheduled last Saturday in Baldwin Park, went ahead in spite of Sandy. Another sign that Baldwin's bouncing back.

Battling back

The power was still out in many homes; the seawater was still in many homes. It was getting cold, and another storm was on the horizon. But even as Baldwin struggled against wave after wave of bad fortune, a second tide was rising. Community spirit — the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor — was helping Baldwin battle back. more

By Chris Connolly | 11/6/12

Power restored in parts of Long Beach

A week after Hurricane Sandy destroyed or severely damaged homes and the boardwalk, eroded the beaches and rendered the city’s power, water and sewer services useless, there was a glimmer of … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/6/12

Hurricane Sandy — documenting a tragedy in pictures

Hurricane Sandy hit South Shore homes and businesses hard, with flooding, downed trees and power lines, and horrific damage to boats, cars and buildings. In the days that followed our photographers … more

11/5/12

Trees fell into homes throughout Bellmore-Merrick, like this one on George Court in south Merrick.

Hurricane Sandy — documenting a tragedy in pictures

Hurricane Sandy hit Bellmore homes and businesses hard, with downed trees and power lines, and plenty of damage to cars and buildings. In the days that followed our photographers and readers … more

11/5/12

This car on Arrandale Road took a direct hit from Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy — documenting a tragedy in pictures

Hurricane Sandy hit Rockville Centre homes and businesses hard, with downed trees and power lines, and plenty of damage to cars and buildings. In the days that followed our photographers and readers … more

11/5/12

The West End, like many parts of Long Beach, was turned into a river when Hurricane Sandy hit.

In Long Beach, the 'overwhelming' cleanup after the storm

Standing just a few feet from an 8-foot-tall pile of debris at the end of Louisiana Street, Cheryl Ives paused for a moment as her neighbors carried large pieces of sheetrock, soggy insulation and … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/5/12 | 2 comments

The district is attempting to hold classes on a limited basis this week. Pictured, the Lido Complex sustained flooding during the storm.

Long Beach schools work to reopen

The Long Beach School District is working to return students to school in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, an effort that would include limited openings, possibly starting on Wednesday. … more

Anthony Rifilato | 11/5/12

Many residents, like those on Louisiana Street in the West End, said that they are waiting for trash pick up.

Cuomo: 'Things will be getting back to normal'

For the second time in a week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo returned to Long Beach on Saturday, as the city and its residents began the arduous task of clearing out their homes and buildings of debris following … more

Anthony Rifilato | 11/4/12

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, left, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, City Manager Jack Schnirman and Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg on National Boulevard on Wednesday.

Cuomo: ‘We’re going to make a better Long Beach’

Gov. Andrew Cuomo offered Long Beach residents some semblance of hope on Wednesday after Hurricane Sandy battered the city, saying, “We’re all going to work together now to do what we need to do … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/1/12 | 2 comments

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