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Boxes of Thanksgiving dinners included a turkey, bread, stuffing mix, vegetables, gravy and cranberry sauce.

Lawrence High School senior Stephanie Kendal said it was important for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to see how Hurricane Sandy affected those in the Five Towns as he visited the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence on Nov. 21 to help hand out 500 turkeys and 500 individual meals. more

By Ann Friedman | 11/28/12

The Rev. Owen Thompson, rector of Trinity-St. John’s Episcopal Church, carries a box of donations for Hurricane Sandy victims from the citizens of Ludlow, Mass.

Churches come together for Sandy victims

Just days after Hurricane Sandy ravaged must of Long Island’s South Shore, Nassau County Episcopal churches began taking part in a relief effort that is still in full swing. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/28/12

Businesses stage a comeback

A month after Hurricane Sandy destroyed Unsound surf shop, at 359 E. Park Ave., leaving its interior filled with overturned surfboards and soggy clothing, co-owner Dave Juan said that the business … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/28/12

Lola's was among the many restaurants that were able to reopen after the storm, while many others are struggling after sustaining extensive damage.

Long Beach restaurants have a tough road ahead

Sean Sullivan, owner of Swingbelly’s BBQ, at 909 W. Beech St., which suffered extensive damage in Hurricane Sandy, said that he is hoping to reopen. “We’re waiting to hear back from … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/28/12

Students from West School and Long Beach Middle School picked up new backpacks filled with school supplies that were donated by a former Long Beach resident.

An outpouring of support for L.B. schools

Long Beach students headed to school this week with new backpacks, notebooks and supplies, thanks to the generosity of people 1,200 miles away. “Let’s help these kids get a little sense of … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 11/28/12

Salcedo with her faux finisher, Bob Hulburt. Hulburt brought her generators and kerosene lanterns after the storm to help her get back on her feet.

First a flood, then a fire for Merrick Road business

Ever since Patricia Salcedo started a small window-treatment business at age 25 in a rented 700-square-foot space at a Valley Stream flooring shop nearly 25 years ago, she had dreamed of opening her own design showroom –– a big, bold, beautiful space where clients and designers could sit in comfort and plan. Seven years ago, Salcedo realized that dream, opening the Dakota Design Center on Merrick Road in Merrick, off the Meadowbrook Parkway. more

By Scott Brinton | 11/27/12

Ralph Isaacs, a retired Lawrence Middle School teacher, said that he plans to remain in Long Beach after Hurricane Sandy ravaged his one-story home, which is halfway between the Long Beach Medical Center and the city’s boardwalk. Above, Isaacs in his kitchen nearly three weeks after the storm struck.

Sandy survivors sticking it out in heavily battered Long Beach

In better times, Ralph Isaacs drove his family from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon in a rented RV. He loved living in the RV. Now he dreads it. For nearly two weeks after Hurricane Sandy pummeled the South Shore, he lived in one, parked in front of his one-story Long Beach home. more

By Scott Brinton | 11/27/12

Judge Roy Tepper was among the many local officials and residents who turned out to support the community.

Hundreds turn out for Thanksgiving in Long Beach

The Long Beach community pulled together on Thursday to host a Thanksgiving feast for residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Hundreds of people turned out to the city’s Ice Arena on West Bay … more

11/23/12 | 1 comment

Taking stock of all that Sandy stole

I hate the smell of Hurricane Sandy. It’s the smell of decay. more

11/23/12 | 1 comment

Now, more than ever, shop locally

Hurricane Sandy taught us many things, but one lesson is clear: The health — good or bad — of an area’s business community has a direct effect on residents’ quality of life. more

11/23/12

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