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Peter Hawkins on the Jones Beach boardwalk — where they allow bicycles — last Sunday.

Racer wants unimpeded handicapped access to Tobay

Last summer, when the bicycle path running from Cedar Creek Park in Wantagh to Jones Beach was extended another 3.6 miles to reach the entrance of Tobay Beach in Massapequa, many heralded the project as a great addition to the distinctive recreational options available to Long Islanders. But then Oyster Bay town residents began to complain about errant bicyclists in the Tobay parking lot and beach areas. So fences were put up, a turnstile was installed, and a locked gate was put in last month to allow pedestrians access, but to keep bicyclists out. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 6/24/15

Janice Jones, a former Baldwin attorney, is facing charges after allegedly stealing $1.2 million from her disabled client in 2008.

Disbarred attorney charged with stealing $1.2M of client’s money

A disbarred attorney from Baldwin surrendered to the district attorney’s office on April 9 following an indictment that charged her with stealing $1.2 million from a physically and mentally disabled … more

4/10/15

JAM Dance and Fitness Center teamed up with Everything Special Needs, Inc. to host a special needs fair for local families on March 22.

JAM Dance hosts special needs fair

A Bellmore dance studio recently hosted a special needs fair that organizers hope helped families locate necessary programs and services. JAM Dance and Fitness Center, located at 227 Bedford … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/9/15

Jamie Kanner, right, founded the Nassau County chapter of the Rolling Thunder Special Needs Program a year ago, and now enjoys running with participants.

Rolling Thunder running strong at Kennedy High

Mikey Brannigan, a senior at Northport High School, was diagnosed with autism when he was 18 months old. According to a recent article about him in Sports Illustrated, his parents were advised when … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/19/15

OWner Nick Mavromihalis, seated, and his daughter Peggy Kostakis, began their “dine to donate” last year as part of an effort to give back to their community.

Lynbrook diners donate to help vets

The walls of the Lynbrook Diner, the landmark eatery located in the shadows of the village’s Long Island Rail Road station, echoed louder than usual last week as they hosted their second “dine to … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 1/7/15

Honor a veteran on Nov. 11 — and every day

At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice between Germany and the Allied forces went into effect. more

11/6/14

Louisa Rodriguez, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, rode a bicycle for the first time at HOPEFitness in North Bellmore last week.

Fitness for all in North Bellmore

“I don’t know,” replied Louisa Rodriguez, 44, when HOPEFitness Sports founder H.L. Greenberg asked whether she wanted to get out of her wheelchair and onto a stationary bicycle at … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/5/14

Oceanside to host overdose prevention seminar

To help save lives and combat the heroin epidemic, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced on September 29 several free overdose prevention seminars for residents, including one that will be hosted by Oceanside Middle School on Thursday, Nov. 20. more

10/1/14

Town officials joined the Amrican Legion commander to look over plans for the new ramp. From left were Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad, Councilman Anthony Santino, East Rockaway American Legion Hall Commander John Johnson and Town Supervisor Kate Murray

Fed funds new ramp for East Rockaway American Legion

Thanks to a federally funded project to be conducted by Hempstead Town’s Department of Planning and Economic Development, a new handicapped-accessible ramp will be installed at East Rockaway … more

By Mary Malloy | 8/27/14

Harvey Weisenberg: not just another politician

These days there is so much media attention focused on national politics that some local happenings go unnoticed. That very much applies to the case of State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg . . . more

5/8/14

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