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Lynbrook gets crystal-ized: Long Beach native Billy Crystal hosted a free screening of his upcoming film “Parental Guidance” at the UA Lynbrook 6 movie theater on Monday night for more than 1,000 Long Beach residents who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Pictured with Crystal was Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman.

Six weeks after Hurricane Sandy ripped through their community, destroying homes, cars and nearly everything else in its path, Long Beach residents got a chance to laugh on Monday night thanks to … more

By Brian Croce | 12/12/12

ROK’s co-owners, Mike Hawksby, right, and Bob D’Urso, center, addressed ERHS athletes on Dec. 7 with Craig D’Urso, the executive director of operations, before treating the students to pizza.

A weight off their shoulders

East Rockaway High School suffered extensive damage and lost a lot of equipment in Hurricane Sandy, including in its weight room, where students worked out … more

By Brian Croce | 12/12/12

Teams warmed up in the hallway for a friendly round-robin competition.

South Side High School varsity soccer raises money for Sandy relief

The South Side Girls’ and Boys’ varsity soccer teams came together Dec. 8 to help raise money and provide relief from the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. more

12/12/12

Mercy offers space to group in wake of Hurricane

With facilities in Long Beach still unavailable due to damage from Hurricane Sandy, Mercy Medical Center will hold the Long Beach Medical Center Breast Cancer and Breast Health Support Group meetings at its facility in Rockville Centre. more

12/12/12

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray called on the Army Corps of Engineers and the State Department of Environmental Conservation to finalize a coastal protection plan for the barrier island that was defeated by the City of Long Beach in 2006.

Murray calls for coastal protection plan

Describing the damage from Hurricane Sandy as “overwhelming,” town and county officials called on the Army Corps of Engineers on Tuesday to “put a shovel in the ground” and move forward with … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 12/12/12

Tetanus shots available in East Rockaway on Dec. 13; Bethany relief center moves to Island Park

Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein has made free tetanus vaccine available to any individual involved with cleanup from Hurricane Sandy. With the potential for individuals to suffer cuts … more

12/7/12

The floodwaters in the temple reached 10 feet. Computers and desks were tossed around the classrooms, while the temple’s library, stocked with classic Jewish literature, was submerged. And six torah scrolls, along with many prayer books and prayer shawls, were lost.

Rescued L.B. menorah to light up White House

For a guy with an invitation to the White House, Rabbi David Bauman is surprisingly modest. “This is not about me,” he said, “It’s about what happened to this region.” Bauman, of … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 12/7/12

Organization shifts focus to hurricane victims

For the Whelan family, assisting the Long Beach community is second nature. “A lot of families are in tough spots, and we just want to help them out as much as we can,” said Joe Whelan, … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 12/7/12

Michael Gordon, far right, and his girlfriend Kathleen Bracker, second from right, with Nazarene Disaster Relief volunteers in the Rockaways.

Community organization aids Sandy victims

Carrying a notebook and pen, East Meadow resident Michael Gordon has spent the past month walking door-to-door to the homes of Hurricane Sandy victims, jotting down the supplies that they need. After doing so, he makes them a promise — “I guarantee the next day I will be back to bring you your stuff,” he said. And he does. more

By David Weingrad | 12/6/12

East Rockaway High School was severely damaged in the storm.

Helping to rebuild the Rock

A group of East Rockaway High School alumni have planned a “Rebuilding the Rock” Benefit for Sunday, Dec. 16, from 2 to 6 p.m. at McFadden’s, 210 Merrick Rd. in Rockville Centre. “East … more

By Mary Malloy | 12/6/12

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