When the images of destruction finally surfaced after Hurricane Dorian left its mark on The Bahamas, Andre Honore was heartbroken.

"Initially, I was immediately sad. So saddened by the entire situation. I couldn't believe the amount of time Dorian spent on the island and how much destruction it caused," said Honore.

Honore is co-owner of "Negril B-K" a Caribbean restaurant in Park Slope.

He's originally from Trinidad and Tobago and while he was not personally affected by the storm, many of his friends were.

He says when one Caribbean island hurts, they all feel it.

"We have a lot of respect for peoples' cultures and where they come from and we embrace all of it, so when something like this happens, we always tend to bond together and make something happen," said Honore.

It didn't take long for Honore and his team to turn their pain into action.

They partnered with Shorblu, a Caribbean entertainment company – to host a fundraiser at the restaurant.

Dozens showed up with donations in hand – they brought water, cleaning supplies, and hygiene products – filling boxes with items storm victims so desperately need.

"It was amazing seeing everyone come together as a community and you know put their money where their heart is!" said Malissa Browne.

"It wasn't just over 20 boxes in a van that got filled up; it was a local community having a global impact. The local is global," said Elizabeth Kennedy.

The two businesses have more fundraisers in the works - including one schedule for later this month, right back at "Negril B-K."

Knowing it will take years for The Bahamas to rebuild, the owners of Negril BK and Shorblu say this is only the beginning for them in helping the storm-battered islands.

"Peoples’ lives were completely destroyed, legacies destroyed and it takes more than a few boxes and one fundraiser to make a difference," said Sadé Lake.

For doing their part to help The Bahamas recover, the Negril B-K and Shorblu owners are our New Yorkers of the Week.