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Sandy victims get early Thanksgiving meal

St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn took proceeds from

St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn took proceeds from its annual fundraising dinner to host 2,500 displaced Long Beach residents for Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday. Videojournalist: Jim Staubiter (Nov. 17, 2012) (November 17, 2012 8:33 PM)

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, Long Beach residents Anita and John Tebbetts say they could not be more thankful for their lives and a hot meal, despite the devastation left by superstorm Sandy.

The couple, both 53, savored the early Thanksgiving meals provided to storm victims Saturday by St. Francis Hospital.

"We are grateful that we're alive," said a teary-eyed Anita Tebbetts....

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