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Bernard Rader, 89, with his wife, June, in the East Meadow Public Library as he retold his story of being a prisoner of war during World War II.

East Meadow residents were recently treated to a little-known chapter of history, when World War II veteran Bernard Rader visited the East Meadow Public Library on Jan. 23 to tell his story of being a prisoner of war. more

By David Weingrad | 1/30/13

Happy Thanksgiving

Amid all the complaints about what did not get done well before, during and after the storm, we shouldn’t forget to thank those who did so much good while the winds raged, and have in the days since. more

11/23/12

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

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

Toiletries, flashlights, batteries, children’s clothing, toys, diapers, cleaning supplies, paper goods, utensils and kosher food are still in high demand in the Five Towns.

In Sandy’s wake, a surge of support

After seeing many people in the community with homes ruined and lives turned upside down in the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, Five Towns Community Chest Board President Steven Spiro said the organization was spurred into action. more

By Ann Friedman | 11/14/12

Faces of desperation abound at Red Cross shelter

In a quiet corner of the main gymnasium at Nassau Community College’s athletic center in Garden City, where basketball games and wrestling matches are normally held, Red Cross volunteers have fashioned a small, makeshift daycare center out of room dividers, pinning up newsprint where children can draw pictures in crayon. There are books for reading as well, but little else. more

By Scott Brinton | 11/14/12

Added locations for for food and drink distribution

Nassau County, FEMA, Island Harvest and the Red Cross have added new locations for the distribution of food and drinks to thousands of residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Locations are subject to … more

11/5/12

Food and drink distribution today

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that the County, FEMA, Island Harvest and the Red Cross began distributing food and drink to thousands of residents impacted by the damage … more

11/2/12

Tim Leahy, the Village of Valley Stream highway superintendent, cut through a tree that had smashed through power lines on Emerson Place in Valley Stream.

Long Island rebuilding in Sandy's wake

The superstorm called Hurricane Sandy will surely go down as one of the U.S.’s most costly and crippling storms, ripping a $20 billion swath of destruction up the Eastern Seaboard, and Long Island’s South Shore was front and center amid the tumult as Sandy’s northern end lashed communities from Bellmore to Valley Stream and from Long Beach to Rockville Centre. Now, after the flooding and the fires, the anxiety and fear, the South Shore must slowly rebuild, one home, one school, one business at a time. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/31/12

Island Harvest, Red Cross help during hurricane

Island Harvest and the Red Cross partner to supply shelters with food during hurricane Island Harvest, Long Island’s largest hunger relief organization, today began supplying the American Red … more

joc | 10/30/12

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