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Grieving family wins $40G in Sandy repairs

The Walsh family of Lindenhurst - Tom Walsh,

Photo credit: Howard Schnapp | The Walsh family of Lindenhurst - Tom Walsh, son Sean and wife Cheryl - received some good news when they were chosen in a drawing to receive kitchen, bathroom and other home renovations. (Dec. 22, 2012)

First, an unspeakable tragedy. Then, Sandy. And now, a spark of hope.

Two months after the superstorm hit, rendering their Lindenhurst home unlivable, the Walsh family is bracing for their first Christmas without their daughter.

But amid all the grief, they were given a helping hand Saturday by some of their neighbors. The family won the grassroots Adopt-A-Family prize: $40,000 worth...

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