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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.

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

Big music, big hearts

Pianist Jeffrey Biegel and Island Harvest have teamed up to raise money to benefit Hurricane Sandy victims. Enjoy an afternoon of Bach, Chopin, Moszkowski, Paderewski, and holiday selections at the … more

11/29/12

$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

Five Towns native Maria Cavallo Benkirane coordinated a Hurricane Sandy relief effort that will have a variety of supplies in Cedarhurst on Sunday.

Trucking in some relief from Florida

After speaking to her family, who is dispersed between Cedarhurst, Long Beach, New York City and Port Washington, and then reading comments on Facebook and viewing random online videos of the destruction Hurricane Sandy wrought in her native area, Boca Raton, Fla. resident Mara Cavallo Benkirane became determined to help. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/16/12

Thankful, even after Sandy

It seems like Hurricane Sandy hit just yesterday, leaving devastation in its wake that no one was prepared for. In the aftermath of the storm, many people have been so caught up in trying to … more

By Alex Costello | 11/16/12

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

This house on Shore Road and Surf Drive in Bellmore is an example of devastation seen all over L.I.

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. John Giammarino’s one-level house stood near the intersection of Bellmore Avenue and Clubhouse Road for 30 years. But only three years after the south Bellmore resident began renting the waterfront home, his landlord sent crews to rip out what was left of the walls. more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/13/12

Liza Ruiz accepted Luis Pena’s marriage proposal.

Soldiers welcomed home in aftermath of hurricane

When Hofstra University got the call on Nov. 2 asking if they had power following the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, officials never expected what they would be asked next. The Long Island based Army … more

By Deirdre Krasula | 11/13/12

Mangano creates Economic Recovery Task Force

Acknowledging that Hurricane Sandy’s multibillion dollar economic toll will hamper every facet of recovery while harming the fiscal stability of the region, Nassau County Executive Edward P. … more

11/12/12

Schools reeling from Sandy

Schools in Island Park and Oceanside are still struggling to open more than a week after Hurricane Sandy devastated the area. Most schools in Oceanside came out of the storm without significant … more

By Alex Costello | 11/12/12

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