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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

Thanksgiving meals for those in need

Thanksgiving will have a different feel to it this year for many Long Island residents after Hurricane Sandy devastated thousands of homes in the area more than three weeks ago. more

By Brian Croce | 11/21/12 | 1 comment

The truck bound for East Rockaway being loaded in Albany by Ted and Becky Hans.

Thomas Reuters helps East Rockaway residents

Thomson Reuters Corporation, headquartered at 3 Times Square in New York City, provides intelligent information for businesses and professionals worldwide. … more

By Mary Malloy | 11/21/12 | 1 comment

Pets need post-Sandy help, too

Grateful residents — and their pets — welcomed North Shore Animal League America to East Rockaway on Nov. 15 when members of the no-kill shelter came to hand out pet food for those residents … more

By Mary Malloy | 11/21/12

A community BBQ in East Rockaway

It almost seemed like a usual, sunny, crisp fall day — almost. Children were tossing a ball; plump burgers were sizzling on the grill; friends greeting … more

By Mary Malloy | 11/21/12

Baldwin opens its arms — and doors — to East Rockaway students

John, Lionel, Ethel and Drew Barrymore. Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh and Jamie-Lee Curtis. Henry, Peter and Jane Fonda. Lynn and Vanessa Redgrave — and don’t forget Long Island’s own Baldwin … more

By Brian Croce | 11/21/12

$564 Million Provided to Sandy Survivors in New York

Each day since Hurricane Sandy hit the region, the number of New Yorkers who have filed with the Federal Emergency Management Agency has grown, and so too has the amount of reported funds given out by FEMA. more

11/20/12

Thanksgiving Tradition volunteers donated 200 turkey dinners to the First Baptist Church in Far Rockaway.

Helping for the holidays

For the past 17 years, Woodmere Lanes Owner Nick Paxinos has been preparing and delivering Thanksgiving meals to St. Boniface Parish in Elmont and the First Baptist Church in Far Rockaway, but this year he’s also planning to serve those who are displaced by Hurricane Sandy. more

By Ann Friedman | 11/20/12

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is one of several organizations helping those in need in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

Relief efforts in full swing

Thousands of Long Islanders had their homes and property destroyed during Hurricane Sandy and are now left to pick up the pieces. Fortunately for all, several nation organizations have been working around the clock in recent weeks to lend a helping hand. more

By Brian Croce | 11/14/12

Trash and debris piled up on lawns and street corners in the wake of the storm.

South Shore slowly comes back to life after Sandy

Part one in a series on how South Shore residents are coping in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. This week we begin in Bellmore-Merrick. In subsequent weeks we plan to spotlight recovery efforts in other communities. more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/14/12

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