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Everyone needed in ongoing storm recovery

The effects of Hurricane Sandy continue to dominate the headlines, yet it’s an encouraging sign to see the shifting focus from the long road ahead to the current progress being made, particularly on the local level. more

Jenny Lu | 12/12/12

Hurricane Sandy storm surges gashed an approximately 30-foot breach through the dike that serves as a barrier of protection in the Isle of Wight section of Lawrence.

Patching up a breach in the dike

It began as a 19th century summer community in what is known as Back Lawrence. However, the Isle of Wight section of homes in the village has 21st century problems. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/12/12

Hurricane Sandy’s damage forced Alicia Dunn and her family to throw out everything that was in their one-story Long Beach home.

Coming to grips with what was lost

Her job is to be organized. Daily lesson plans, exams throughout a marking period and knowing how her students are progressing were all part of Lawrence High School science teacher Alicia Dunn’s life for the past 30 years. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/12/12

Lawrence Yacht & Country Club debris sat in a dumpster outside the park house building that was severely damaged in Hurricane Sandy.

Repairing and restoring their second home

Hurricane Sandy left very little undamaged in its wake more than six weeks ago and that includes the country clubs in the Five Towns area. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/12/12

Lawrence quarterback Joe Capobianco, left, threw for 209 yards and one touchdown and also had a rushing score.

Lawrence beats Sayville for L.I. title

Lawrence rallies from a 13-point deficit to edge Sayville, 21-20, in a thrilling Long Island Class III championship game. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 11/30/12

Gov. Cuomo, left, shook a Five Towns resident's hand as State Sen. Dean Skelos handed a meal to a family at the Community Center.

Governor visits the Five Towns

Lawrence High School senior Stephanie Kendal said it was important for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to see how Hurricane Sandy affected those in the Five Towns as he visited the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence on Nov. 21 to help hand out 500 turkeys and 500 individual meals. more

By Ann Friedman | 11/28/12

Lawrence has won back-to-back Nassau Conference III crowns.

Lawrence romps to repeat county title

The much-anticipated rematch between Lawrence and Sayville for the Long Island Class III football championship is set after both teams cruised to their respective county titles. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 11/24/12

Gov. Andrew Cuomo helped hand out 500 turkeys and 500 individual meals at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence.

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

Finding normalcy after Hurricane Sandy

I didn’t know what to expect the morning we returned to Lawrence High School. Fishing out my ID card from a pocket of my backpack I hadn’t dipped into in two weeks, I opened the school door. more

By Nicole Bae | 11/21/12

Lawrence High School suffered the most storm damage of the five open schools in the district.

Lawrence school district updates parents

Substituting a town hall-style meeting for its regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting on Monday, the Lawrence School District invited residents to the cafeteria in the high school for an update on district news after Hurricane Sandy. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/20/12

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