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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

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

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.

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.

Seeking volunteers for hurricane Sandy victims as New Yorkers continue to rebuild their lives (IrishCentral)

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:37:05 PST

By: ORLA KELLEHER

We are still receiving requests from residents out in the Rockaways for help with the rebuilding of their homes after hurricane Sandy. If any qualified tradespeople (carpenters, plumbers, painters, etc) are available to help for a day or two, please call us at 914-237-5121.

Everyday heroes of Hurricane Sandy - New York civilian first responders honored - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 01:11:12 PST

By: RACHAEL LAIRD

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Everyday heroes of Hurricane Sandy - New York civilian first responders honored - slideshow (IrishCentral)

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:11:31 PST

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Ireland’s top GAA stars set to lead work party to Hurricane Sandy hit Breezy Point (IrishCentral)

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:43:04 PST

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Some of Ireland’s top GAA stars, with the support of Aer Lingus, will lead a work party to Breezy Point in New York at the end of the month where they will help complete the reconstruction of the local CYO athletic program facilities destroyed during Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy’s FDNY firefighters featured in Annie Leibovitz photoshoot for Vogue (IrishCentral)

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:30:57 PST

NYFD members with supermodels (VOGUE/Annie Leibovitz)Some of New York’s first responders during Hurricane Sandy are getting the star treatment with a photo shoot for ‘Vogue’ magazine under celebrity photographer Annie LeibovitzLeibovitz was on hand in hard-hit Rockaways in Queens, NY There, she photographed several of FDNY’s “other finest,” as she called themMembers of of Ladder 121 and Engine 265 in Queens were photographed in their full firefighter uniforms strolling arm in arm with top models Karlie Kloss and Chanel Iman READ MORE

Hurricane Sandy victims still waiting on aid two months on as Congress approves $9.7 billion recovery bill (IrishCentral)

Sat, 05 Jan 2013 05:51:08 PST

By: CATHY HAYES

Many victims of Hurricane Sandy are still awaiting aid from the superstorm, which hit the east coast over two months ago killing at least 125 people in the US, including 60 in New York.

Peter King slams fellow Republicans on lack of aid for Hurricane Sandy victims (IrishCentral)

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 07:11:31 PST

By: JANE O'TOOLE

Furious over the failure of House Republicans on Wednesday to vote on a $60 billion federal aid package for Hurricane Sandy victims, Long Island Republican Congressman Peter King lashed out at his party’s inaction, a move which contributed to House Speaker John Boehner pledging to take up part of the bill on Friday.

A reason to believe in Santa Claus - kids affected by Hurricane Sandy give hope (IrishCentral)

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 02:00:21 PST

Santa Mike, flanked by his two daughters Annie and MauraI remember the day I no longer believed in Santa The cheapness of the suit probably had something to do with it -- not so much a Santa suit but more like a red plastic garbage bag that ol' St Nick might wear to an Occupy Wall Street rally READ MORE

Christine Quinn slams New York administration over relief for Hurricane Sandy victims (IrishCentral)

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 04:56:17 PST

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn has been highly critical of the relief efforts following October’s Superstorm Sandy. Now, the mayoral hopeful is speaking out hoping to bring some reform.

Dublin tweep gets epic tweet from Cory Booker - he's got "99 problems" and Irish potholes ain't one (IrishCentral)

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 05:31:02 PST

Cory BookerCory Booker is on something Twitter A lot The Newark, New Jersey mayor uses the social media platform relentlessly to voice opinions, dispense inspiration, update citizens and engage with them one-on-one over all the issues effecting them, right down to the potholes on their street READ MORE