Gentle Brew, the hip coffee shop located at 151 E. Park Ave., was one of the first businesses to reopen after Hurricane Sandy.
“At first we were doing coffee with propane burners and bottled …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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11/21/12
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Seemingly out of nowhere, a pickup truck hauling a landscaper’s trailer pulled up in front of the Brookside School in North Merrick. It was filled with cleaning and baby-care supplies, all neatly labeled, a gift from an anonymous donor. Bellmore-Merrick Central District officials said they believed the donation came from a district retiree.
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By Scott Brinton
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11/20/12
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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.
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By Ann Friedman
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11/20/12
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While the Long Island Rail Road continues to recover from Hurricane Sandy, currently operating on a modified schedule nearly three weeks after experiencing system-wide destruction, the Long Beach …
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Niko Krommydas
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11/16/12
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Both Oceanside and Island Park reopened the doors to their schools this week for the first time since Hurricane Sandy swept through the area.
Things were not quite normal for all students, …
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By Alex Costello
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11/16/12
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Hundreds of Island Park residents gathered at the Sacred Heart Church Parish Center — the only large building left with power and heat — on Nov. 8, the first public gathering since Hurricane …
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By Alex Costello
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11/16/12
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A state of emergency has been declared for certain homes in East Rockaway and Baldwin, according to Nassau County Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein, to help eliminate threats to public …
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By Mary Malloy
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11/15/12
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It may be human nature to believe that the worst can never happen. Perhaps we can’t wrap our psyches around the thought of our homes and businesses –– our lives –– in tatters.
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11/15/12
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Attorneys' association to assist Sandy’s Victims Tuesday, November 20 at Long Beach City Hall
To help residents in the hard hit Long Beach area deal with the many legal issues involved in …
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11/15/12
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Tolls will once again be collected on the Atlantic Beach Bridge beginning Monday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. after being suspended since Oct. 28 due to Hurricane Sandy to ease the evacuation of the barrier island.
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By Jeff Bessen
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11/15/12
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