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U.S. Sen. charles schumer called on Congress to pass the Hurricane Sandy relief bill in Island Park on Monday.

After months of political wrangling and desperate calls from city and state officials to release much-needed federal aid, Congress passed a $50.5 billion Hurricane Sandy aid package on Monday, a … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/30/13

Trusts and Estates Law

Q: How did the fiscal cliff deal affect federal estate and gift taxes? A: The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 which was signed into law on January 2, 2013 will greatly facilitate prudent estate … more

By Nathaniel L. Corwin | 1/17/13

Randi Shubin-Dresner, CEO of Island Harvest, spoke on Jan. 9 at Molloy College to representatives from food-distribution organizations across Long Island about Hurricane Sandy relief.

Island Harvest looks to expand in 2013

Representatives of Island Harvest, Long Island’s largest hunger relief organization, held a meeting at Molly College in Rockville Centre on Jan. 9 to discuss the state of its organization following … more

David Weingrad and Aaron Axelson | 1/15/13

Malverne residents reach out

“We decided to spring into action after Hurricane Sandy,” said longtime Malverne resident Tom Grech. “We’re trying to assist communities that were badly hit — we need to help people across … more

Chris Engelhardt | 1/4/13

Courtesy Malverne Schools Maurice W. Downing school’s student council members donated to a toy drive hosted by State Sen. Dean Skelos, who visited the school to collect the toys and thank the children.

Malverne students donate to senator's toy drive

Student council members at Maurice W. Downing Primary School are spreading holiday cheer this season by donating to a toy drive hosted by Sen. Dean Skelos. The drive is to benefit residents of … more

1/4/13

A new day in Albany begins with Senate rules

A new coalition of leaders in the New York State Senate is making its resolutions for change in the new year. more

By Alex Camarda | 1/3/13

Island Harvest President and CEO Randi Shubin Dresner, far left, and staff and volunteers have been aiding hurricane victims across Long Island.

Relieving hunger across Long Island

Asked what makes Island Harvest so successful, its president and CEO, Randi Shubin Dresner, answered with a single word: “Passion.” more

By David Weingrad | 12/22/12

Island Park creates relief fund

People from across the country will soon have a new way to help the residents and business of Island Park in the form of a relief fund that was created by the Chamber of Commerce. Officially … more

12/13/12

Wheeler Avenue students Isabella Chungata and Michael Ott show some of the books that have been collected to give to schools damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

Students collect books for damaged schools

Though Valley Stream’s school buildings fared well after Hurricane Sandy, that wasn’t the case everywhere on Long Island. Several schools in Oceanside, Island Park, East Rockaway, Long Beach and other coastal communities suffered significant damage. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/13/12

Inwood Country Club Membership Director Heidi Chriest’s one-story Long beach home was seriously damaged due to Hurricane Sandy. The club’s Employee Disaster Relief Effort has helped her financially.

Helping employees get back on their feet

For Inwood Country Club Membership Director Heidi Chriest, getting back on her feet since Hurricane Sandy hit has been a lot easier thanks to the Employee Disaster Relief Effort, a collection of contributions made by the club’s members. more

By Ann Friedman | 12/12/12

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