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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

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

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

In wake of storm, schools need relief

Among the many temporary casualties of Hurricane Sandy was Long Island’s educational system, with most schools shutting down for a week or longer. more

11/23/12 | 1 comment

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

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

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