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Teacher schedules are taped to the walls of the middle school to help direct instructors to their assignments.
Halls of confusion
Concern and confusion were the most common reactions during the first week of a district-wide relocation after Lawrence High School closed on Jan. 16 due to damage to its electrical system caused by Hurricane Sandy. District officials say the repair work may take as long as eight weeks (see “Repairing the high school’s electrical system,” page 3). more
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When the Department of Public Works paved over a sewer cap on Barnes Avenue, residents wondered if the county was merely covering up a problem. Those fears, it seems, are unfounded. The sewer system has been extensively repaired, according to the county, and informed observers of the situation are optimistic.
Progress, if slow, on Barnes
The sewer system that ruptured on Barnes Avenue during Hurricane Sandy has been repaired — a sign of progress in an area where some residents feel things are moving too slowly. more
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The Tritt Elementary School student council raised more than $5,000 from student donations. An anonymous donor agreed to match that amount and the Pope High Student Council and Key Club added another $800, bringing total donations to $12,208.
Georgia student raise thousands of $$ for East Rockaway schools
This story ran in the Marietta Daily Journal on Dec. 20. The students attend Tritt Elementary School in East Cobb, Ga. It is reprinted here with permission.By Lindsay Fieldlfield@mdjonline.com … more
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The Village Foundation of East Rockaway, Inc. was recognized by the village for their fundraising efforts. Pictured from left were Legislator Francis Becker, Trustee Richard Gogarty, Legislator Howard Kopel, Director VFER Patty Renner, Vice Pres. VFER Camille Kalina, Trustee Ed Corrado, Director Harold Messerschmitt,VFER President Theresa Gaffney, Director Ed Zangrillo, Recording Secretary Valerie Zangrillo, Trustee Stanley Lombardo, Deputy Mayor Bruno Romano, Mayor Fran Lenahan and Councilman Anthony Santino.
Village Foundation raises funds for Sandy relief
The Village Foundation of East Rockaway (VFER), a non-profit independent charity, was also recognized at the Jan. 14 meeting. The Foundation’s members have been working since the hurricane struck … more
New seats are in for the auditorium.
East Rockaway high school on the mend
A river ran through it — and the high school has been inoperable ever since. On the evening of Oct. 29, Hurricane Sandy sent a furious tidal surge of water from Mill River, just yards behind … more
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Front Desk Agent Nicholas Horns fields customer calls.
Life after Sandy: an RVC hotel room
“I never want to stay in a motel again,” said Gerry. “We started out telling people we were staying in a hotel, and it was great. Then, as time went on, it became a motel, and then it became a FEMA motel.” more
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Annie LaSalle in December with James Hodge, far right, who was among the many volunteers who delivered food and supplies to the residents of 415 National Blvd.
Seniors raise post-Sandy safety concerns
“We can’t live as seniors in a building with no security,” said Annie LaSalle, who lives at 415 National Blvd., a Long Beach Section 8 senior housing building. The six-story apartment … more
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Nathaniel L. Corwin
Trusts and Estates Law
Q: How did the fiscal cliff deal affect federal estate and gift taxes? A: The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 which was signed into law on January 2, 2013 will greatly facilitate prudent estate … more
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Michael A. Scotto
Criminal Law
Q: Every holiday season I watch It’s a Wonderful Life, and I have to confess it always leaves me more than a bit angry that Mr. Potter gets away scot-free with taking Uncle Billy’s money … more
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Joni Haviva Kletter
Employment Law
Q: My employer has instituted several workplace policies I believe to be unfair. Are there any legal consequences in my discussing my employer and its polices with my coworkers online? A: The National … more
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