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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

Salcedo with her faux finisher, Bob Hulburt. Hulburt brought her generators and kerosene lanterns after the storm to help her get back on her feet.

First a flood, then a fire for Merrick Road business

Ever since Patricia Salcedo started a small window-treatment business at age 25 in a rented 700-square-foot space at a Valley Stream flooring shop nearly 25 years ago, she had dreamed of opening her own design showroom –– a big, bold, beautiful space where clients and designers could sit in comfort and plan. Seven years ago, Salcedo realized that dream, opening the Dakota Design Center on Merrick Road in Merrick, off the Meadowbrook Parkway. more

By Scott Brinton | 11/27/12

Ralph Isaacs, a retired Lawrence Middle School teacher, said that he plans to remain in Long Beach after Hurricane Sandy ravaged his one-story home, which is halfway between the Long Beach Medical Center and the city’s boardwalk. Above, Isaacs in his kitchen nearly three weeks after the storm struck.

Sandy survivors sticking it out in heavily battered Long Beach

In better times, Ralph Isaacs drove his family from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon in a rented RV. He loved living in the RV. Now he dreads it. For nearly two weeks after Hurricane Sandy pummeled the South Shore, he lived in one, parked in front of his one-story Long Beach home. more

By Scott Brinton | 11/27/12

Judge Roy Tepper was among the many local officials and residents who turned out to support the community.

Hundreds turn out for Thanksgiving in Long Beach

The Long Beach community pulled together on Thursday to host a Thanksgiving feast for residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Hundreds of people turned out to the city’s Ice Arena on West Bay … more

11/23/12 | 1 comment

Taking stock of all that Sandy stole

I hate the smell of Hurricane Sandy. It’s the smell of decay. more

11/23/12 | 1 comment

Now, more than ever, shop locally

Hurricane Sandy taught us many things, but one lesson is clear: The health — good or bad — of an area’s business community has a direct effect on residents’ quality of life. more

11/23/12

In wake of storm, schools need relief

Among the many temporary casualties of Hurricane Sandy was Long Island’s educational system, with most schools shutting down for a week or longer. more

11/23/12 | 1 comment

Sanitation district steps up

On behalf of the officers and Board of Directors of the Mill Brook Civic Association, I want to commend Sanitary District No. 1 and its leaders, Irv Kaminitsky and George Pappas, on a job well done after Sandy. more

11/22/12 | 1 comment

Relief items were sorted by volunteers for the fire departments and other organizations for distribution in the Five Towns and surrounding communities.

Trucking in aid from Florida

After learning from her family of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy, Five Towns native Maria Cavallo Benkirane knew she wanted to help. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/21/12

Costco, Walmart, ShopRite and Delta Air Lines donated 500 turkeys and 500 individual meals to the Five Towns community.

Governor visits the Five Towns

Gov. Andrew Cuomo visited the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence and helped to hand out 500 turkeys and 500 individual meals on the day before Thanksgiving. more

By Ann E. Friedman | 11/21/12

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