Americans are a resilient bunch.  After we get over the shock of the possible demise of Twinkies and Ho Hos, we get back to the real world and help our neighbors who are struggling.  Today marks three weeks since Hurricane Sandy tore lives apart downstate and along the shore.  While some are helpless in their continued grief, others here are organizing to provide assistance to those who need the help.  Here's two local drives underway as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday:

>> Greece has come together to organize help for Freeport Long Island as the Greece fire agencies join the town hall staff, the YMCA, Greece Central School District and local churches to support a collection on Sat. 11/24 and Sun. 11/25 at the North Greece training facility at 1766 Latta Rd.  Donations such as toys, pet food, pet supplies and non-perishable food will be accepted on a daily basis.  They are asking that you refrain from dropping clothing off. Good luck to Al Camp and his fellow first responders.

>> The Livingston Co. Sheriffs Office will conduct a Relief Drive from Tues. 11/20 - 11/27 from 8a-4p at the Sheriffs Office on Main St. in Geneseo.  They're hoping to build up stocks of toiletries, cleaning supplies, diapers and wipes and cases of bottled water to send downstate.  God bless the good folks under the leadership of Sheriff Jack York and Undersheriff Jim Czeniak for their good efforts. Don't forget to check around our site here for details of A Concert for Sandy Relief on 12/12/12 and God bless our troops.