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Underneath Lawrence High School there is an acre and half of crawl space, where 140 yards of debris washed in due to Hurricane Sandy.

Repairing Lawrence High School’s electrical system

The question on the minds of Lawrence School District residents, teachers and students is, why now? Why in the middle of the school year did district officials decide to close the high school for up to eight weeks and implement a district-wide relocation of students? more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/23/13

Teacher schedules are taped to the walls of the middle school to help direct instructors to their assignments.

Halls of confusion

Concern and confusion were the most common reactions during the first week of a district-wide relocation after Lawrence High School closed on Jan. 16 due to damage to its electrical system caused by Hurricane Sandy. District officials say the repair work may take as long as eight weeks (see “Repairing the high school’s electrical system,” page 3). more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/23/13

When the Department of Public Works paved over a sewer cap on Barnes Avenue, residents wondered if the county was merely covering up a problem. Those fears, it seems, are unfounded. The sewer system has been extensively repaired, according to the county, and informed observers of the situation are optimistic.

Progress, if slow, on Barnes

The sewer system that ruptured on Barnes Avenue during Hurricane Sandy has been repaired — a sign of progress in an area where some residents feel things are moving too slowly. more

By Chris Connolly | 1/23/13

The Tritt Elementary School student council raised more than $5,000 from student donations. An anonymous donor agreed to match that amount and the Pope High Student Council and Key Club added another $800, bringing total donations to $12,208.

Georgia student raise thousands of $$ for East Rockaway schools

This story ran in the Marietta Daily Journal on Dec. 20. The students attend Tritt Elementary School in East Cobb, Ga. It is reprinted here with permission.By Lindsay Fieldlfield@mdjonline.com … more

By Lindsay Field lfield@mdjonline.com | 1/23/13

The Village Foundation of East Rockaway, Inc. was recognized by the village for their fundraising efforts. Pictured from left were Legislator Francis Becker, Trustee Richard Gogarty, Legislator Howard Kopel, Director VFER Patty Renner, Vice Pres. VFER Camille Kalina, Trustee Ed Corrado, Director Harold Messerschmitt,VFER President Theresa Gaffney, Director Ed Zangrillo, Recording Secretary Valerie Zangrillo, Trustee Stanley Lombardo, Deputy Mayor Bruno Romano, Mayor Fran Lenahan and Councilman Anthony Santino.

Village Foundation raises funds for Sandy relief

The Village Foundation of East Rockaway (VFER), a non-profit independent charity, was also recognized at the Jan. 14 meeting. The Foundation’s members have been working since the hurricane struck … more

1/23/13

East Rockaway high school on the mend

A river ran through it — and the high school has been inoperable ever since. On the evening of Oct. 29, Hurricane Sandy sent a furious tidal surge of water from Mill River, just yards behind … more

By Mary Malloy | 1/23/13

Annie LaSalle in December with James Hodge, far right, who was among the many volunteers who delivered food and supplies to the residents of 415 National Blvd.

Seniors raise post-Sandy safety concerns

“We can’t live as seniors in a building with no security,” said Annie LaSalle, who lives at 415 National Blvd., a Long Beach Section 8 senior housing building. The six-story apartment … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 1/23/13 | 1 comment

Piles of wood, windows, doors and sheetrock line Davis Avenue in Inwood as homeowners rebuild their houses.

Picking up the pieces in Inwood

Inwood resident Laura Sarnelli tried to fight back tears after Hurricane Sandy devastated her Bayswater Boulevard home, but she soon realized that she was not alone in her distress. more

By Ann Friedman | 1/2/13

Sen. Chuck Schumer held a press conference on Wednesday at the storm-ravaged home of Councilwoman Fran Adelson, far right, where he criticized House Speaker John Boehner and other Republicans for failing to pass a Senate-approved $60.4 billion Hurricane Sandy relief package.

House GOP kills Hurricane Sandy relief bill

House Republicans killed a measure on Tuesday that would have provided New York and New Jersey with billions of dollars for Hurricane Sandy relief, days after the Senate approved a $60.4 billion … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Alexandra Spychalsky | 1/2/13

The city will mark the beginning of the demolition process with a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Grand Boulevard, two days after crews will began removing sections of the boardwalk, a project that officials said will take about a month.

City to demolish Long Beach's damaged boardwalk

Construction crews will begin removing Long Beach’s iconic boardwalk in January, after the 2.2-mile structure was badly damaged during Hurricane Sandy. The city will mark the beginning of the … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 12/31/12 | 1 comment

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