Looking Back: In A Time of Crisis, A Community Came Together

One year ago, strangers were brought together, standing hand-in-hand to help one another survive one of the deadliest hurricanes to hit Long Island, Hurricane Sandy. 

Although this storm was destructive, it brought a community together. Here are some of their stories one year later.

Community Answers Call From Mt. Sinai Moms to Help Sandy Victims

When it comes to counting those who have selflessly stood up in the face of tragedy following Superstorm Sandy, the community of Mt. Sinai can contribute three more names to the list.

Volunteers From Mt. Sinai Lend a Helping Hand to Sandy Victims

Parents, students and teachers from Mt. Sinai School District made a trek out west last week to the most devastated parts of Long Island to help out people who are still recovering from Sandy.

Kathy Nesbit believes in paying it forward and she found the opportunity to give back to the people of Long Island after Superstorm Sandy hit the area in late October.

Former Port Jefferson Resident Leads Sandy Relief Effort From Michigan

Tricia Hexter's Michigan home has turned into a Hurricane Sandy donation center, taken over by boxes and bags of coats, shoes, clothes, books, toys, toiletries and more with a whole system for loading it up, moving it out, and getting help where it's needed here on the East Coast.

Local Benefits For Superstorm Sandy Victims

You can see which businesses locally were hosting fundraisers and benefits for Sandy victims by clicking here and another list here.