Public Employee Press

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Seders fed Sandy's homeless victims

The following letter was sent to DC 37 Executive Director Lillian Roberts:

Congratulations on the superhuman responsibilities you have undertaken as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Your ability to utilize the limited resources at your disposal and obtain temporary office space for your personnel scattered across the city is almost unbelievable - although I wouldn't have expected anything less. When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

My brother and I went down to DC 37 headquarters at 125 Barclay St. The damage was unprecedented. Only those who have been there can truly appreciate it.

When our prescriptions weren't being honored, we called Rose Miller at Local 371, who helped us update our information. We also obtained information regarding our dental and health benefits.

The dentist provided the completed forms, including the X-rays, which we hand delivered. As usual, Zack Altman was resourceful and processed the forms for approval. He is another of your miracle workers, who obviously follows in your footsteps.

You have been a clarion encouraging active and retired employees to get out and help those who were devastated by the storm. The members of my synagogue and others initiated a convoy to bring necessities directly to the communitiee hit hardest by the storm. For six Sundays we brought them supplies. It's the least we could do when our neighbors are suffering. We also invited many people who were made homeless by Sandy to our Passover Seder meals regardless of their race or religion.

—Lewis Michael Slepian

—Lenny Davidman,
Ph.D.President, Local 1189