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The Jersey Shore is back after Hurricane Sandy - The Irish Festival kicks off (IrishCentral)

Sat, 11 May 2013 04:33:37 PDT

Seamus KelleherMy business travel and book tours take me all over America, and prior to Hurricane Sandy somebody would always make a joke about big hair and MTV’s “gym/tan/laundry” ethos of our shore when I revealed I am from New Jersey Sandy natural disaster changed all that “How are you guys making out?” people now ask sympathetically, their furrowed brow showing concern and a begrudging respect for the Garden State’s toughness Well, I am happy to report that while we are still coping with raw damage in many towns, there has been tremendous progress made and the people in Spring Lake are eager to show it off READ MORE

New York firefighter receives massive utility bill for home that was destroyed in Hurricane Sandy (IrishCentral)

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:41:57 PDT

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Families in the Hurricane Sandy devastated areas of Breezy Point in Queens, NY have continued receiving utility bills for their homes which no longer exist.

Irish Gaelic Player Association group head back to Breezy Point to aid Hurricane Sandy recovery (IrishCentral)

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:57:49 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

Building on the visit of the Irish-based Gaelic Players Association (GPA) to Breezy Point earlier this year, when stars of Ireland's Gaelic games helped with the recovery and reconstruction effort after Hurricane Sandy, the GPA is hosting the Breezy Gaelic Sports Team Building Day on Saturday, June 8.

Hurricane Sandy brought Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis closer together (IrishCentral)

Mon, 06 May 2013 06:18:29 PDT

Olivia Wilde and Jason SudeikisThe couple - who announced their engagement earlier this year - were trapped without power or water in New York during the superstorm and the actress says it made them closer than everShe told America's OK! magazine: "It brought us closer We were cuddling with our dog to stay warm"Jason recently laughed off rumors that he wants to tie the knot with the 'Tron' actress close to his hometown in Lawrence, Kansas and claimed that they are planning a lavish affair that will involve celebrations in several cities across the globe READ MORE

Breezy Point still a ghost town six months after the Hurricane Sandy catastrophe hit New York (IrishCentral)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:09:43 PDT

By: JAMES O'SHEA

Six months after Hurricane Sandy slammed the Irish enclave of Breezy Point in New York, 2,400 out of 2,800 families have not returned to their homes.

Hurricane Sandy Benefit Dance (IrishCentral)

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:33:03 PDT

Proceeds from the fundraising event will aid in the relief & reconstruction from the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy to the parish of St Nicholas of Tolentine in Atlantic City, NJOn Thursday March 21, a benefit dance was held in Concannon’s Village in Norwood in aid of the victims of Hurricane Sandy The event was a resounding success with over $15,000 raised and two truck-loads of items such as food and clothing being delivered to St Nicholas of Tolentine Parish in Atlantic City, NJWhen the devastating events of Sandy were taking place, Tommy Henry (of the Noel Henry Irish Showband) and some friends wondered if they could raise money for the victims of the hurricane by running a benefit through the Irish clubs Along with Dan and Anna McAuliffe and a committee of around 8 people, they got in touch with Monsignor Hodge of St Nicholas of Tolentine and decided to hold the benefit for his parish in Atlantic City READ MORE

Statue of Liberty reopens on Independence Day - Ellis Island could remain closed due to Sandy damage (IrishCentral)

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:23:11 PDT

By: AMANDA DRISCOLL

The Statue of Liberty is set to reopen to the public on the the 4th of July this year, however, city officials have revealed that it is uncertain when Ellis Island will reopen.

Optimism for immigration reform clear at St. Patrick’s White House bash - President Obama signals change, praises Irish for Hurricane Sandy work - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:02:20 PDT

President Obama, House Speaker John Boehner &Taoiseach Enda Kenny (Credit: White House by Pete Souza)The White House rocked to the sound of Irish traditional music and laughter last night as the annual StPatrick’s bash took placeInside the main East Wing entrance a group of marines bedecked in kilts played Irish tunes and harmonies and had the toes tapping as the evening beganPoliticians of all stripes and states, Irish community leaders, all mingled and ate at the food stations in the beautifully appointed rooms waiting for the big moment when the Taoiseach Enda Kenny and President Obama appeared on stage in the East Room READ MORE

A St. Patrick’s gift from the Irish nation to Breezy Point after Sandy - Irish leader Enda Kenny visits as embattled community fights back (IrishCentral)

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:17:18 PDT

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny surveying damage after Hurricane Sandy in Breezy Point, Queens accompanied by local leaders (Photo: James Higgins)The Breezy Point community in Queens turned out in their hundreds on Sunday morning at St Thomas More Church to welcome Irish leader Enda Kenny and celebrate a Saint Patrick’s Day many present feared they would never see after the horrific events of Hurricane SandyA cold wind whipped in off the Atlantic and Breezy was living up to its name as parishioners hurried inside to the parochial church that has become the center of their recovery driveDespite the elements the plucky Irish community in one of the most Irish parishes in America were in joyous mood, buoyed by the presence of the Taoiseach and the Bishop of Brooklyn Nicholas Dimarzio READ MORE

Rockaway heroics highlighted by Irish leader Enda Kenny in New York - St. Patrick’s tribute to Irish American community after Superstorm Sandy struck (IrishCentral)

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 06:17:28 PDT

Hundreds of thousands turn out in NYC for the St Patrick's Day Parade despite wind and snow Enda Kenny, the Irish leader, took New York by storm on Saturday, marching in the parade before two million spectators and keeping a schedule that would have left younger men flailing as he raced from one Irish event to anotherIn the process Kenny provided clear evidence that after years of lip service, the role of the Diaspora has finally really begun to matter to influential Irish politicians READ MORE

Irish leader Enda Kenny to meet with President Obama and Hurricane Sandy victims (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:10:07 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny will visit several U.S. cities for St. Patrick’s celebrations, culminating with a meeting with President Obama at the White House on Tuesday, March 19. The Obamas will also host their annual St. Patrick’s reception in the White House that evening in honor of Kenny and his wife Fionnula.

Irish pride on parade as Superstorm Sandy hit Rockaways celebrated St Patrick (IrishCentral)

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:52:44 PST

By: DEBBIE MCGOLDRICK

It was said, in the brutal aftermath of Hurricane Sandy last October, that a casualty of the mega-storm could be the annual St. Patrick’s parade in Rockaway, one of the areas in New York ravaged by pounding rain, winds and wildfire.

Seaside Heights, NJ bounces back from Superstorm Sandy for 29th St Patrick’s Day Parade (IrishCentral)

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:00:47 PST

By: AMANDA DRISCOLL

Hurricane Sandy was responsible for much death and destruction in New York last year. The people of New Jersey were some of the worst hit and are still recovering from the devastation caused by the superstorm. However, the community of Seaside Heights, New Jersey, are determined that Sandy will not prevent their 29th Saint Patrick’s Day Parade from taking place.

The Irish can’t win on race - Sanitation workers case on favoritism to the Irish post Superstorm Sandy (IrishCentral)

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:16:55 PST

NYC Sanitation Commissioner John DohertyIn the wake of Hurricane Sandy, New York City Sanitation workers have gotten much-deserved credit for swiftly cleaning up storm-ravaged sections of the five boroughs, from Staten Island to the Rockaways But last week, the Sanitation Department -- and its Irish American fraternal organization -- were in the news for a more controversial reason A number of sanitation workers filed a lawsuit claiming widespread racial bias in the department -- and blamed the Irish READ MORE

Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty remain closed after massive damage by Superstorm Sandy (IrishCentral)

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:56:05 PST

By: AMANDA DRISCOLL

“There is no official reopening date for Liberty Island” are the forbidding words written on the National Park Service website. Liberty and Ellis Islands are still being restored after the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy and show no definite signs of being reopened to the public. According to NBC, the Statue of Liberty welcomed 3.7 million visitors last year and will lose out on millions of dollars because of the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy.

Rock on Rockaway - time for the Irish American community to rally and ensure Sandy struck community have their St. Patrick’s Day parade (IrishCentral)

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:52:15 PST

By: Irish Voice Editorial

The news that the Rockaway St. Patrick’s parade may be in financial jeopardy is a distressing coda to all that happened after Hurricane Sandy.

Sandy aid shows, Irish sit in the back of the Democrat party bus (IrishCentral)

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:46:42 PST

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Defending the Irish community against racist claims in New York Times -- Same old story as Hurricane Sandy relief efforts questioned (IrishCentral)

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 04:31:38 PST

Irish Day of Action - Irish community lends a hand after SandySome weeks back I had calls from several concerned Irish working to restore Breezy Point and other areas in the Rockaways about the attitude of the New York Times reporter Sarah Maslin Nir who was covering the storyShe seemed intent, according to them, on pointing out to everyone that Breezy Point was a whites only community and that the community there had been accused of racism in the pastThe calls were from people who had flown in from Ireland to help with the restoration of Rockaway and some Irish based here were perplexed at the attitude of the reporter who was making her concerns known loudlyWith good reason READ MORE

Gaelic Storm concert to benefit Student Emergency Relief Fund for Victims of Hurricane Sandy (IrishCentral)

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:33:02 PST

By: JANE WALSH

Celtic rock group Gaelic Storm will perform on Thursday, February 28, at William Paterson University in Wayne. The concert will be held at 8 p.m. in the University’s Shea Center for Performing Arts as part of its “WP Presents!” series.

U2’s Bono steps out to support Edun at NY Fashion Week and Sandy Relief (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:03:49 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Bono was in New York last week supporting Edun, the clothing line he founded with his wife Ali in 2005 to support trade and fashion on the African continent.