Life remains trying and hectic for many in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Only this weekend did Westchester Magazine regain full capabilities with telephones, Internet, heat, and electricity. Call or stop by our office in Rye, and let us know how you and your loved ones are doing. Here at 2 Clinton Avenue we have power strips for charging your phones and electronic devices, land lines to make calls, and a WiFi signal. We’re open to your suggestions as to how we can improve conditions at this difficult time.
In addition, we are compiling an ongoing list below of Sandy-related assistance, including donation drop-offs, places to shower and recharge electronics, open gas stations, the latest government updates, and more. And for those who wish to help, we’re compiling a list of where and how you can do so.
This list will continue to be updated with information as we receive it. If you have Hurricane Sandy-related information you’d like to share with us, please send it to edit@westchestermagazine.com.
Where to Donate or Volunteer
Online
American Red Cross
(800) RED-CROSS
nyredcross.org
Pajama Program
pajamaprogram.org/WordPress/superstorm-sandy
(Donations of new, warm pajamas)
The Salvation Army
(800) SAL-ARMY
salvationarmyusa.org.
Sandy Fund 4 Kids
sandyfund4kids.org
(School supplies)
Bronxville
Chantilly Patisserie
135 Parkway Rd
(914) 771-9400
cantillybronxville.com
(It is receiving food, cleaning supplies, toiletries, baby items, and pet food.)
Croton-on-Hudson
Lifestyles & Interiors by Lisa
4 Croton Point Ave
(914) 862-4163
lifestylesandinteriors.com
(Cleaning supplies, large garbage bags, flashlights, and water)
Elmsford
Food Bank for Westchester
200 Clearbrook Rd
(914) 923-1100
foodbankforwestchester.org
(It requests financial and food donations.)
Irvington
Good Life Gourmet
108 Main St
(Requesting warm outerwear such as gloves, hats, diapers, blankets, and baby gear. Also, generators, batteries, flashlights, space heaters, etc)
Tarrytown
Community Opportunity Center
105 Wildey St
(914) 631-7340
tarrytowncenter.org
(24-hour warming shelter with power and food. It is also in need of child-friendly DVDs and volunteers to hand out food.)
Thornwood
Knights of Columbus Westchester Putnam Chapter & Conference
874 Franklin Ave
Thornwood
westputknights.com
(Clothes and supplies)
White Plains
Furniture Sharehouse
Building No. 3
Loop Rd
Westchester County Airport
(914) 834-1294
furnituresharehouse.org
(Financial and gently used-furniture donations)
UJA Federation of New York Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund
https://www.ujafedny.org/hurricane-sandy-relief-fund/?from=homepage_carousel_1_10_31_12/
(You can also deliver nonperishable food, water, batteries, and toiletries to the Sinai Free Synagogue, 701 Westchester Ave, White Plains, from 10 AM to 4 PM through Friday and to the UJA, 27 Radio Circle Dr, Mount Kisco, from 10 am to 4 pm through Wednesday.)
United Way of Westchester and Putnam
336 Central Ave
(914) 993-3713
uwwp.org
(It can help connect Westchester residents with both needed services and volunteer opportunities. See also hudson211.org.)
Emma’s Ale House
68 Gedney Way
(914) 683-EMMA
emmasalehouse.com
(Collecting clothing, non-perishable food items, baby formula, toys, batteries, blankets, bottled water, pet supplies, and more)
Yonkers
Empire City Casino Yonkers
810 Yonkers Ave
(914) 968-4200
empirecitycasino.com
(It is open as donation site through Thursday for blankets, towels, coats, and food.)
Corporate Donations
governor.ny.gov/sandycompanydonations
The Empire State Relief Fund
empirestaterelief.com
The Volunteer Center for the Westchester and Mid-Hudson Valley region
(914) 948-4452
volunteer-center.org
Where to Go for Food, Warmth, Shelter, Showers, Electricity, etc.
Chappaqua
Chappaqua Crossing
480 Bedford Rd
(Shelter)
Cortlandt Manor
Muriel Morabito Community Center
29 W Brook Dr
(Shelter)
Mount Vernon
Macedonia Community Center
103 West 2nd St
(Shelter)
New Rochelle
The Curtain Shop
541 Main St
(914) 636-8794
curtainshop.com
(It is offering charging Saturday 9 AM to 5:30 PM and Monday through Friday 9 AM to 6 PM.)
New Rochelle YMCA
50 Weyman Ave
(914) 632-1818
nrymca.org
(Hot showers and charging)
Pleasantville
Pace University’s Wilcox Hall
861 Bedford Rd
(Power strips and heat 9 am to 7 pm on Tuesday and Thursday, 9 am to 3 pm on Wednesday)
Rye
Numi & Co. Rye Salon
99 Purchase St
(914) 921-6864
(Complimentary hair wash)
Scarsdale
Jewish Community Center of Mid-Westchester
999 Wilmot Rd,
Scarsdale
(914) 472-3300
jccmw.org
(Hot showers and charging)
Tarrytown
Community Opportunity Center
105 Wildey St
(914) 631-7340
tarrytowncenter.org
(Daytime warming shelter with power and food. Taking donations such as toiletries, blankets, cleaning products, etc.)
White Plains
ArtsWestchester
31 Mamaroneck Ave
(914) 428-4220
artswestchester.org
(Coffee and power strips)
Digital Arts Experience
170 Hamilton Ave, Ste 100
(914) 644-8100
thedae.com
(Free WiFi and computer use)
Planet Fitness
33 S Broadway
(Hot showers. Bring personal supplies and identification. It is open Monday to Friday, 5 am to 11 pm, and weekends, 7 am to 7 pm.)
Theodore Young Community Center
32 Manhattan Ave
(914) 989-3600
(24-hour shelter with showers)
White Plains YMCA
250 Mamaroneck Ave
(Hot showers. Bring personal supplies and identification. It is open Monday to Friday, 5:15 am to 10 pm, Saturday, 7 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, 8 am to 4 pm.)
White Plains YMCA
515 North Street
(Hot showers. Bring personal supplies and identification. It is open Monday to Sunday, 8 am to noon.)
Multiple Locations
CVS
cvs.com (see website for locations)
(Many are offering free charging in-store.)
New York Sports Clubs
mysportsclubs.com/regions/NYSC.htm?WT.svl=Header (see website for locations)
(Many are offering hot showers, charging, locker room use.)
Target
target.com (see website for locations)
(Many are offering free charging in-store.)
Recovery Contacts and Services
Better Business Bureau
www.newyork.bbb.org
(It offers tips on finding responsible businesses for recovery.)
Con Edison
(800) 75-CONED
coned.com
Purchase
Manhattanville College’s New York State Small Business Development Center’s Small Business Disaster Assistance Center
Berman Student Center, Room 005
2900 Purchase St
(914) 258-2412
(It is available 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday and offers help to businesses with government loans and other troubles. Appointments are suggested.)
White Plains
Mental Health Association of Westchester
29 Sterling Ave
(914) 949-1212 (as well as other locations)
mhawestchester.org
(It focuses on people with mental-health issues.)
198 Central Ave
westchestergov.com
(Starting Friday, representatives from Con Edison, FEMA, the Small Business Administration, social services agencies, and the Department of Health will be at the County Center from 8 am to 8 pm every day. Parking fees waived.)
Multiple Locations (Note: Many cable companies are offering credit for customers who have lost service due and will replace damaged equipment for free.)
Cablevision
optimum.com/index.jsp?visitType=searchNaturalFromCVC
Allstate:
(800) 255-7828
allstate.com/home-insurance.aspx
Comcast
comcast.com/hurricaneseason
DIRECTV
timewarnercable.com/en/residential-home/support/alerts/hurricane-sandy.html
DISH Network
dish.com/support
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
fema.gov, disasterassistance.gov
Geico
(800) 458-8555geico.com/getaquote/homeowners
Nationwide
(877) 669-6877
nationwide.com/homeowners-insurance-quotes.jsp
Progressive:
(866) 960-8606
progressive.com/insurance/ps-generic-home-default-pgrx?code=9004406483
State Farm
(800) 782-8332
statefarm.com/insurance/homeowners/homeowners.asp
Time Warner Cable:
timewarnercable.com/en/residential-home/support/alerts/hurricane-sandy.html
USAA
(800) 531-8722
usaa.com/inet/pages/insurance_home_condo?adid=icgsch47230177
Verizon Fios:
http://www22.verizon.com/support/residential/service_outage_information.htm?CMP=DMC-CVZ_ZZ_ZZ_Z_ZZ_N_Z131#.UJUJVYX7-6A
Gas Buddy
http://gasbuddy.com/sandy.
(lists gas stations with reported fuel available)
