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When people in other parts of the country think of Long Island, they may imagine lavish Hamptons soirees attended by A-list Hollywood glitterati. They see Gold Coast palaces. But this American paradise has a desperate side that is too often hidden by the glare of its wealth. more

9/20/12

The Red Cross: across the street, across the country, across the world

In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene last August, the Red Cross provided shelter for some 5,000 displaced Long Islanders. more

3/8/12

ALEXANDRA PIERRE, 13, washed up at a faucet that was recently installed at her school in Port-au-Prince with the help of the American Red Cross.

Rebuilding from the rubble

On Jan. 12, 2010, hundreds of thousands of people were killed and countless others injured by a massive earthquake that struck Haiti, leveling its capital, Port-au-Prince. The temblor, and the aftershocks that followed, spurred a global effort to send donations to the afflicted country. more

By Jackie Nash, jnash@liherald.com | 1/18/12

New York school districts are beginning to take advantage of a law that passed over the summer to cut bus costs.

Schools cut bus costs, rev up savings

In a move celebrated by state school officials, a law was passed over the summer to help school districts cut bus costs and put those savings toward school programs, and local districts have just recently been able to take advantage of it. more

By Jackie Nash | 10/25/11

How to help the Japanese earthquake relief effort

The earthquake and tsunami that rocked Japan two weeks ago has left thousands without shelter, food or water or in need of medical care. U.S. relief agencies such as the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army have been assisting, but they rely on donations to fund the effort to get the Japanese people what they need. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/23/11

David Duchatellier delivers monetary donation to graduating students from no-access, remote hill in Haiti.

Elmont’s relief effort for Haitian quake continues one year later

One year ago, hundreds of thousands of people were killed by an earthquake that hit Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, and created several aftershocks in the weeks following its initial strike. The Jan. 12, 2010, disaster spurred a global effort to send donations to the afflicted country, and in Elmont, the relief operation is still under way. more

By JACKIE NASH | 1/14/11

Elmont toddler back from Haiti

One Elmont family had plenty to celebrate on Saturday, March 13, as they welcomed home their 2-year-old daughter after she spent months stranded in Haiti. more

Matthew Hampton | 3/17/10

Disaster in Haiti: how you can help

Those interested in helping victims of the earthquake in Haiti may contact the following organizations: more

1/21/10

Bishop Fernando Rodriguez, right, speaks of his plans to distribute donations from Nassau County to Haitian earthquake victims next week. He was joined by County Executive Ed Mangano, center, and Legislator John Ciotti.

Nassau County to aid earthquake victims

As many members of the Haitian community on Long Island anxiously await to hear from loved ones from their devastated homeland, local organizations and county agencies are mobilizing relief efforts … more

Mike Caputo and Andrew Hackmack | 1/14/10

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