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In praise of those who come to help
Our schools, our businesses, our town departments that maintain the roads and infrastructure and the village and county police units that patrol our streets all contribute to the quality of life we enjoy here on the South Shore. more
Bellmorite charged in multi-million-dollar scheme
A Bellmore man was recently indicted for his alleged role in what officials described as a massive fraud against the federal Social Security Disability Insurance benefits program, which resulted in the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars of taxpayers’ money. more
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One man can move legislative mountains
It’s been 24 years since I left state government, and the one thing that still holds true is that the legislative leaders make the biggest decisions, from the beginning of the session to its very end. more
Many good eggs among state government's bad apples
The summer of 2012 hasn’t been a very good one for some present and former state legislators. more
Life’s WORC recently held its first walk-a-thon. By all counts, the “Building for Their Tomorrow” Walk was a success. Held at Eisenhower PNY, the event drew an amiable crowd of walkers all ready to do their part to help raise awareness and funds in support of Life’s WORC and its mission on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Life’s WORC: Employing the disabled
Life’s WORC (www.lifesworc.org), a private, not-for-profit organization providing comprehensive support for individuals with developmental disabilities, knows the importance of gaining employment … more
Ashley Gazes
Everyday challenges for challenged people
Ashley Gazes is a 26-year-old young lady with a learning disability. She graduated from Oceanside High School, and currently attends the day hab in East Rockaway (Life’s WORC, visit … more
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Derailed: Feds arrest, charge 11 in $1 billion LIRR disability scam
Federal authorities arrested 11 people, 10 of them Long Islanders, including a Rockville Centre doctor, last week and charged them with fraud for participating in a multimillion dollar Long Island Rail … more
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Billy Brennan, 6, ran after the ball during a TOPSoccer game in Lynbrook’s Greis Park recently. The program helps children with disabilities learn to play the game.
Kickin' disabilities
About two-dozen children are going for the goal. You can find several youngsters participating in the TOPSoccer program of the Lynbrook and East Rockaway Soccer League every Saturday afternoon … more
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Lynbrook Elks Club hosts disabled veterans
The Elks Club in Lynbrook hosted its annual dinner and show for disabled veterans from the area. The members served a delicious roast beef dinner, and entertained the crowd with a musical tribute to Billy Joel more
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Building Homes for heroes founder Andy Pujol, center, greets veterans Mary and Matt Lammers, left, and William and Katherine Castillo, with their children, Ryan, Haley and Andrea. Castillo was the guest of honor at the golf outing. Photo Susan Grieco/Herald
They build homes for heroes
Standing on the putting green at the Hempstead Country Club on Monday, Army Ranger William Castillo, 29, couldn’t believe the turn his life had taken since he returned from his third tour of duty in the Middle East in 2007. more
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