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Superintendent of Baldwin Schools Dr. James Mapes, left, helped out during the BMS Thanksgiving dinner.

Middle school serves 600 for Sandy relief

The staff and teachers at Baldwin Middle School, as well as District Office personnel, have been more than active in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. But last week’s effort took the cake… or should that be pumpkin pie? more

11/28/12

This is the head I mistook for a nightmare Howdy Doody. It made such an impression that I went out searching the wetlands to find it and figure out what it was.

Someone else’s storm

Part two in a series on how South Shore residents are coping in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. more

By Chris Connolly | 11/28/12 | 2 comments

Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, center, hosted a forum for South Shore whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

Legislator David Denenberg hosts Hurricane Sandy forum

More than 100 residents of five neighboring communities came together with representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Grid and the Town of Hempstead to discuss the effects of Hurricane Sandy in their neighborhoods at a community forum in Bellmore last week. more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/28/12

Although Lynbrook businesses were affected by the storm, said Chamber President Bill Gaylor, they are reaching out to neighboring communities that have suffered much worse due to Hurricane Sandy.

Businesses struggle after Sandy

Many East Rockaway businesses took a direct hit from Hurricane Sandy — both physically and financially. more

By Mary Malloy and Brian Croce | 11/28/12

Fourth graders at the Riverside Elementary make cards for the Sandy first responders.

Rockville Centre schools celebrate post-Sandy thanksgiving

The Rockville Centre elementary schools celebrated Thanksgiving in a myriad of ways, often with reflection on Hurricane Sandy’s effect on the surrounding area. more

11/28/12

Assessing the damage in Oceanside and Island Park

Drive through Oceanside or Island Park, and you’ll see the toll that Hurricane Sandy took on the communities. more

By Alex Costello | 11/28/12

Garrick S. stocked the shelves of a food pantry.

Kulanu students help at local food pantries

Students from the Cedarhurst-based Kulanu Center for Special Services pitched in at two area food pantries following the recovery from Hurricane Sandy. more

11/28/12

Volunteer students hold donated toys that the Hewlett-Woodmere collection and distribution center has for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. With the students from left were, Hewlett-Woodmere Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Dr. Laura Seinfeld, La Toys owner Jerry Bloomberg, H-W Superintendent Dr. Joyce Bisso, PTA Central Co-Council President Mitch Greebel, Community Chest Chair Eric Keslowitz, Dr. Sherry Bass, and Chest Executive Director Bob Block.

Community relief center open in Woodmere

More than 20 high school students volunteered to sort large amounts of donated clothing, cleaning supplies, baby goods and toys at the Hewlett-Woodmere collection and distribution center located in storefronts at 8 and 10 Irving Place in Woodmere on Nov. 20. more

11/28/12

The Hewlett-Woodmere School District has eliminated its winter break and made other changes to make up for the school days lost because of Hurricane Sandy.

Hewlett-Woodmere School District eliminates its winter break

To gain back four days of instruction from the eight lost due to schools being closed after Hurricane Sandy, the Hewlett-Woodmere School District announced at their Nov. 20 Board of Education meeting that the February winter break will be eliminated. more

By Ann Friedman | 11/28/12

Feeling displaced is the new normal

My family and I were in The Home Depot parking lot on the third Saturday of our Diaspora trying to move our Allstate claim along, when I realized we were barely 10 minutes from our house and we couldn’t go home. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/28/12

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