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Lindenhurst drive collecting holiday decorations for Sandy victims

From left, Christina Galante, 40, of West Islip,

Photo credit: Brittany Wait

Last year, Nanette Perso decorated her Colonial home with white Christmas lights and red bows.

This season, superstorm Sandy dampened her holiday plans by submerging the first floor in 4 feet of water, irreparably damaging her family’s light decorations and ornaments.

“The first floor of my house is completely demolished,” said Perso, 47, of Lindenhurst. “It’s so close to Christmas....

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