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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

Community Chest’s Executive Director Bob Block made a point about community service at his organization’s annual meeting.

Community service in the wake of Sandy

Post-Hurricane Sandy storm relief dominated the annual Five Towns Community Chest meeting held in Gold Hall at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library on Monday. more

By Jeffrey Bessen | 1/30/13

A Human chain was formed to move donated items from the truck inside.

Volunteers bring back a different kind of aid in Oceanside

When Hurricane Sandy hit, firefighters from Broome County in upstate New York came down to help Oceanside. When they left to go back home, they decided to even further beyond their call of duty. more

11/28/12

Oceanside: From coast to coast

Oceanside may have been hit hard by Hurricane Sandy, but another Oceanside wasn’t. Oceanside, Calif., that is. more

By Alex Costello | 11/29/12

Speaker Robert S. Cavera talked about the emotional aftermath of the storm.

The trauma in Sandy’s wake

Usually time can heal all wounds, but Superstorm Sandy was eight months ago, and communities are still suffering. On June 18 at 6 p.m. at the East Rockaway Library, Robert S. Cavera held a meeting … more

By Grace Poppe | 7/3/13

The amazing volunteers in Oceanside and Island Park

I’m not going to mince any words about this: the response to the storm from our communities has been breathtakingly amazing. more

By Alex Costello | 11/28/12

John Manzo, left, with the staff of his restaurant: Eduardo, Christine, Mirta and Pat. Manzo said that they are the reason he was able to reopen after the storm.

‘Two generators and a prayer’

The grand opening of M’s, one of Island Park’s newest eateries, was rather short-lived. Owner John Manzo opened the restaurant’s doors on Oct. 28, only to close them the following day, as … more

By Alex Costello | 12/13/12

Red Cross officials and locals discuss the impact of Hurricane Sandy on Long Island.

Red Cross CEO visits L.I

Gail McGovern, the president and CEO of the National American Red Cross visited Long Island on March 21, to meet with local leaders and discuss ongoing relief and recovery efforts for Superstorm … more

3/26/13

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

Joe Wasser, of St. Louis, Miss. stripped insulation from the kitchen walls.

Lending a hand to help Samaritan’s Purse

As I helped my aunt and uncle sift through what remained of their one-story home in Oceanside the day after Hurricane Sandy flooded nearly all of their belongings, I knew there were thousands of … more

By Brian Croce | 11/14/12

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