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Thanksgiving Tradition volunteers donated 200 turkey dinners to the First Baptist Church in Far Rockaway.

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

Trash and debris piled up on lawns and street corners in the wake of the storm.

South Shore slowly comes back to life after Sandy

Part one in a series on how South Shore residents are coping in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. This week we begin in Bellmore-Merrick. In subsequent weeks we plan to spotlight recovery efforts in other communities. more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/14/12

Students at Marion Street School in the Lynbrook School District got right down to the business of learning on the first day of school after Hurricane Sandy.

Lynbrook goes back to school

After a two-week hiatus due to Hurricane Sandy, the Lynbrook School District was back in session on Tuesday. The Board of Education held a special meeting on … more

By Brian Croce | 11/14/12

The Gymnasium, the auditorium and classrooms at the high school were severely damaged.

East Rockaway students back to (different) area schools

East Rockaway elementary students returned to school on Tuesday after Hurricane Sandy caused a forced closing for two weeks because of flooding, lack of electrity, or both. According to Board … more

By Mary Malloy | 11/14/12

East Rockaway library suffered storm damage

The East Rockaway Public Libary saw the damaging effects of Hurricane Sandy — and they are now in the recovery process. And the folks at the library are … more

By Mary Malloy | 11/14/12

A grass-roots movement in East Rockaway

When East Rockaway resident Elizabeth Daitz, the daughter of a firefighter, heard the many calls for rescues on the night Hurricane Sandy came to town, she was moved to action. “These … more

By Mary Malloy | 11/14/12 | 9 comments

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

East Rockaway reeling from Sandy

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

Wires down at Crab and Leach in Lynbrook, small fire sparked.

Hurricane barrels into town

Readers and residents submitted photos throughout the day, showing Hurricane Sandy inching toward the communities. Submit photos to Mmalloy@liherald.com. Let us know location, date and time, and who … more

By Mary Malloy and Brian Croce | 10/29/12

Lynbrook Village was closed Monday and tarps were placed over a section of the staircase in the front of the building and the Lynbrook Police Department entrance.

East Rockaway, Bay Park, Lynbrook residents get ready for storm's impact

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano issued a mandatory evacuation for all Nassau County residents south of Merrick Road from Rockville Centre to … more

By Mary Malloy | 10/28/12

Christmas in your neighborhood [Photo gallery]

The Herald's photo editor, Christina Daly, but together this video slideshow of homes in the Herald coverage area that have been decorated for the season. more

Christina Daly | 12/23/11

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