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More than a thousand volunteers came to Long Beach last weekend to help the city and residents with the cleanup effort.

Thousands of volunteers aid city’s rebuilding effort

When Michigan Street resident John McNally spoke in front of more than 500 people at Vision Long Island’s Smart growth Summit in Melville last Friday, his message was clear: Long Beach needs … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/21/12

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District held a collection drive that brought in hundreds of donations for local victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Bellmore-Merrick Central District aids in Sandy relief effort

Seemingly out of nowhere, a pickup truck hauling a landscaper’s trailer pulled up in front of the Brookside School in North Merrick. It was filled with cleaning and baby-care supplies, all neatly labeled, a gift from an anonymous donor. Bellmore-Merrick Central District officials said they believed the donation came from a district retiree. more

By Scott Brinton | 11/20/12

Volunteers who help Nick Paxinox with his Thanksgiving Tradition of feeding holiday meals to those in need.

Helping for the holidays

For the past 17 years, Woodmere Lanes Owner Nick Paxinos has been preparing and delivering Thanksgiving meals to St. Boniface Parish in Elmont and the First Baptist Church in Far Rockaway, but this year he’s also planning to serve those who are displaced by Hurricane Sandy. more

By Ann Friedman | 11/20/12

The Long Beach LIRR station sat abandoned before trains started running on a limited schedule.

Limited service on Long Beach LIRR branch

While the Long Island Rail Road continues to recover from Hurricane Sandy, currently operating on a modified schedule nearly three weeks after experiencing system-wide destruction, the Long Beach … more

Niko Krommydas | 11/16/12

Lincoln Orens Principal John Barnes greeted Hegarty students at the door to Lincoln Orens.

After two weeks, it’s time for school

Both Oceanside and Island Park reopened the doors to their schools this week for the first time since Hurricane Sandy swept through the area. Things were not quite normal for all students, … more

By Alex Costello | 11/16/12

Dr. Rosmarie Bovino gave concerned parents their first update on the schools since the storm hit. Classes resumed on Wednesday.

Island Park finally gets information

Hundreds of Island Park residents gathered at the Sacred Heart Church Parish Center — the only large building left with power and heat — on Nov. 8, the first public gathering since Hurricane … more

By Alex Costello | 11/16/12

A truck drove through sewage water on Rhame Avenue on Northern Blvd. in Bay Park

State of emergency issued for Bay Park, Baldwin

A state of emergency has been declared for certain homes in East Rockaway and Baldwin, according to Nassau County Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein, to help eliminate threats to public … more

By Mary Malloy | 11/15/12

LIPA's Sandy response was simply unacceptable

It may be human nature to believe that the worst can never happen. Perhaps we can’t wrap our psyches around the thought of our homes and businesses –– our lives –– in tatters. more

11/15/12

Nassau Bar sponsors Long Beach legal consultation clinic

Attorneys' association to assist Sandy’s Victims Tuesday, November 20 at Long Beach City Hall To help residents in the hard hit Long Beach area deal with the many legal issues involved in … more

11/15/12

Toll collection will resume on the Atlantic Beach Bridge starting Monday. However, the bridge remains closed to non-residents of the barrier island.

Atlantic Beach Bridge toll collection resumes Monday

Tolls will once again be collected on the Atlantic Beach Bridge beginning Monday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. after being suspended since Oct. 28 due to Hurricane Sandy to ease the evacuation of the barrier island. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/15/12