Hurricane Sandy

LIC Shop Sells Toys Made With Wood From Shady Park’s Sandy-Felled Trees

Hunters Point, NY - When Hurricane Sandy toppled half a dozen trees at beloved Long Island City playground Andrews Grove — known affectionately to locals as "Shady Park" — many neighbors were heartbroken over the... more »

Novelties Haven’t Worn Off for Boardwalk Shop Owner

Atlantic City, NJ - From his Boardwalk T-shirt and gift shop, Todd Lovitz has seen Atlantic City change over the decades - from its pre-casino days, its growth as a gambling hub, and its post-recession... more »

After Sandy, Ink Runs Again

Fairhaven, NJ - After Hurricane Sandy barreled though the East Coast and demolished the former Sea Bright location of Ink, a stylish paper and gift boutique, store owner Shayne Wolfe took matters into her own... more »