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Sanitation district steps up

On behalf of the officers and Board of Directors of the Mill Brook Civic Association, I want to commend Sanitary District No. 1 and its leaders, Irv Kaminitsky and George Pappas, on a job well done after Sandy. more

11/22/12

Tim Moorney, a paramedic with the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department, helped unload a truck that was packed with supplies, thanks to an effort coordinated by Five Towns native Maria Cavallo Benkirane.

Trucking in aid from Florida

After learning from her family of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy, Five Towns native Maria Cavallo Benkirane knew she wanted to help. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/21/12

Sharon Oderwald with her 5-year-old daughter Violet in her East Meadow home.

For one mother, much more at risk during blackouts

Power outages across East Meadow left many families no choice but to vacate their homes. Among the thousands of residents who waited up to two weeks for power to be restored, many were fortunate to have friends and families welcome them into their homes, providing warmth and shelter when they needed it most. more

By David Weingrad | 11/21/12

Gia Buscemi, 11, far left, Sydney Inger, 12, and Joshua Inger, 9, collected 2,000 pounds of supplies to aid Hurricane Sandy victims.

Hurricane relief in unexpected places

Attempting to navigate around the Inger household, on Andrea Road in East Meadow, has been almost impossible in recent days. Walk through the front door and you are greeted by dozens of boxes containing food, clothing and other supplies, all collected to aid Hurricane Sandy victims. more

By David Weingrad | 11/21/12

Gordon Fox,center, and his son, TJ dropped off supplies with relief workers at The Church of the Nazerene on Ocean Avenue in East Rockaway.

Thomas Reuters helps East Rockaway residents

Thomson Reuters Corporation, headquartered at 3 Times Square in New York City, provides intelligent information for businesses and professionals worldwide. … more

By Mary Malloy | 11/21/12

Elmont High School Key Club members, from left, Stephanie Derisma, Alanis Smith, Rhuby Toussaint, Shekina Rousseau and Loick St. Louis were among those who served food at a pasta dinner held for Hurricane Sandy victims on Nov. 13.

Elmont dines on pasta for Sandy relief

With so many local residents and families devastated by Hurricane Sandy, Elmont High School hosted a pasta dinner to raise funds and bring community members together. On. Nov. 13, the Elmont … more

11/21/12

Finding normalcy after Hurricane Sandy

I didn’t know what to expect the morning we returned to Lawrence High School. Fishing out my ID card from a pocket of my backpack I hadn’t dipped into in two weeks, I opened the school door. more

By Nicole Bae | 11/21/12

Visiting East rockaway with its mobile unit and pet food, courtesy of Purina PetCare, were, from back row left, Manager of Pet Behavior/Rescue and East Rockaway resident Mike Malloy, NSALA volunteers Marion and Ben Savio, John Gilday, NSALA adoption services, Carlos Correira, a Mercy First student; In front, from left, were NSALA’s Elizabeth Weaver, Mutt-i-gree Outreach Manager Jayne Vitale, Rescue Associate Jen Lewis, and Director of Corporate and National Shelter Outreach Byron Logan.

Pets need post-Sandy help, too

Grateful residents — and their pets — welcomed North Shore Animal League America to East Rockaway on Nov. 15 when members of the no-kill shelter came to hand out pet food for those residents … more

By Mary Malloy | 11/21/12

Lynbrook waives fees for post-Sandy rebuilding

The Lynbrook Village Board has suspended fees for permits charged by the Building Department for 90 days in response to the vast damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. The resolution went into effect on … more

11/21/12

The Hance Family Foundation sponsored the barbecue.

A community BBQ in East Rockaway

It almost seemed like a usual, sunny, crisp fall day — almost. Children were tossing a ball; plump burgers were sizzling on the grill; friends greeting … more

By Mary Malloy | 11/21/12