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After seeing the hard work of the National Guard following Hurricane Sandy, Cashmere Rios, owner of Mia’s Restaurant, invited 100 National Guard members over for a free meal. Pictured with Rios were Mayor Ed Fare, third from left, Village Clerk Bob Barra, holding flag, and members of the National Guard.

Since Hurricane Sandy hit late last month, thousands of people have flocked to the area to hand out supplies and help those in need. For all their support, one local business owner wanted to do something nice for members of the National Guard who are stationed on Long Island to show her appreciation. more

By Brian Croce | 11/21/12

Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow took on extra patients in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

Area hospitals provide relief during, after storm

Days after the Hurricane Sandy tore through Long Island, its effects were still being felt, from long gas lines to thousands without power, and people’s day-to-day lives were changed. more

By Brian Croce | 11/7/12

Bagels, dough and other baked goods at Magic Bagels on Merrick Road had to be thrown out after the business lost power for four days because of Hurricane Sandy.

Businesses look to rebound after Sandy

As Valley Stream residents continue to pick up the pieces left behind by Hurricane Sandy, so too are the local businesses, many of which had to close their doors for several days. more

By Brian Croce | 11/7/12

Valley Stream schools open Friday

All Valley Stream schools will be open on Friday, Nov. 9, only the second day of classes in the past two weeks. more

11/8/12

Halloween in Nassau, just a few days late

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, with trees and power lines littering the ground, many kids didn’t get the opportunity to go out trick-or-treating on Halloween. To help give kids a slice … more

By Alex Costello | 11/12/12

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

Pre-apply for Sandy relief funds

Nassau County and New York State will again host a pre-registration assistance program this Saturday at three Nassau County Disaster Recovery Centers in Long Beach, Island Park and Seaford for Hurricane Sandy victims. more

4/19/13

FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, left, met with Sens. Bob Mendenez, Cory Booker, Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand on Mar. 11.

Action for Sandy victims

After a meeting on March 11 with U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, of New York, and Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, of New Jersey, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate announced that the agency had agreed to reopen and review every flood insurance claim — approximately 144,000 — filed in New York and New Jersey by victims of Hurricane Sandy, and not limit corrective action to just the 2,200 claims that are now in litigation. more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 3/18/15

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

The Rev. Owen Thompson, rector of Trinity-St. John’s Episcopal Church, carries a box of donations for Hurricane Sandy victims from the citizens of Ludlow, Mass.

Churches come together for Sandy victims

Just days after Hurricane Sandy ravaged must of Long Island’s South Shore, Nassau County Episcopal churches began taking part in a relief effort that is still in full swing. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/28/12

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