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Hurricane Sandy

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Town may see Sandy windfall: Storage of wrecked autos at EPCAL would bring big bucks

by Nov 14, 2012
Superstorm Sandy could prove to be a windfall for Riverhead Town's coffers. An insurance servicing company is looking to use the 7,000-foot runway...
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Riverhead Little League softball wins Sandy Relief tournament

by Nov 14, 2012
Riverhead Little League Softball participated in a Hurricane Sandy Relief tournament on Saturday. The 10 and under and 12 and under divisions competed...

Relief fund established for healthcare workers hurt by Sandy

by Nov 13, 2012
Thousands of healthcare workers on Long Island suffered devastating personal losses, fund will help them rebuild their lives so they can continue their life...

Volunteers and donations sought for communities hardest hit by Super Storm Sandy: a rundown

by Nov 13, 2012
Information from Vision Long Island on relief efforts across Long Island, what's needed and how you can help. Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief
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PAL cheerleaders help Riverhead firefighter’s Sandy relief effort

by Nov 11, 2012
The Riverhead Police Athletic League cheerleaders have joined in the effort to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy. PAL has donated all of...

Help wanted: county hiring temp workers to clean up after Sandy

by Nov 9, 2012

Suffolk County is looking to hire temporary workers to assist in the recovery effort and clean up damages after Super Storm Sandy.

The temporary workers are funded through a grant by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Workers will be paid $14.89 per hour. Duties may include: debris removal, roadway clearing, buildings/grounds clean up and other projects as required, according to a notice on the Suffolk County website.

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Post Sandy: Useful information on where and how to get help

by Nov 5, 2012
Here's an updated list of organizations and businesses in our area offering assistance to victims of Sandy. Town of Southampton shelter at David Crohan...
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Suffolk SPCA collecting pet food and supplies for Sandy victims; local drop-off: Talmage Agway

by Nov 5, 2012
Talmage Farm Agway is accepting donations of food items and pet supplies on behalf of the Suffolk County SPCA for distribution to areas hard-hit...
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Post Sandy Day 7: gas, trains, power restoration & more

by Nov 5, 2012
LIPA says it will have power restored to 90 percent of customers by Wednesday. More than 3,900 customers remain without power in Riverhead, with...
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Picking up the pieces after Sandy

by Nov 3, 2012
The devastation in the wake of the storm is a sobering reminder of the power of Mother Nature.