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Veterans help veterans
Earlier this month, members of the American Legion Post 1029 Island Park were on-hand to donate a brand new 2011 Ford van to the Disabled American Veterans in Lynbrook. The van, which the Island Park … more
Derailed: Feds charge 11 in LIRR scam
Federal authorities arrested 11 people, 10 of them Long Islanders and one East Meadow resident, last week and charged them with fraud for allegedly participating in a multimillion-dollar Long Island Rail Road scam. more
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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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Central District transition coordinator Cheryl Gitlitz was recently honored at Citi Field. Joining in recognizing Gitlitz were, from left, Mitchel Weisbrot of MassMutual, Darrin Gitlitz and Mets pitcher Chris Capuano.
Central District social worker honored at Citi Field
Cheryl Gitlitz, a licensed social worker and the district-wide transition coordinator for the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, recently received the Exceptional Parent Magazine’s Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award during Disability Awareness Night at Citi Field in Flushing. more
The TOPSoccer program in West Hempstead is coming to a close on May 21, but is set to resume next spring.
TOPSoccer a hit in West Hempstead
After six weeks of fun and games, the West Hempstead Chiefs Soccer Club is ending its TOPSoccer program with Trophy Day on May 21. The program — which came to West Hempstead by way of Lauren … 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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Courtesy SSMS Kathy Jaffa, center, and her South Side Middle School store “employees” sold Purple Heart balloons at the school store to benefit Purple Heart Pups, an organization that helps disabled veterans. Its founder, Lisa Siano, brought one of her dogs for a visit to the school.
South Side Middle School store goes the extra mile
Facilitated by Purple Hearts Pups founder Lisa Siano, students at South Side Middle School were able to meet and learn about the experiences of two veterans – John Devine, a disabled vet who served as a Marine in the Vietnam War and Doug Perinchief, who had several tours in Iraq. Three puppy walkers with their dogs also provided information about what it takes to raise these special dogs who serve as companions and helpers to disabled vets. more
Frank Colon Jr., commander of the Nassau County American Legion, joined disabled veteran Jose Yarcia at meal time.
Food and fun for disabled vets in Malverne
Disabled veterans from the St. Albans VA Hospital in Queens visited the Malverne American Legion Hall last Saturday to join members of Post 44 and the Ladies Auxiliary Unit 44 for a day of food and … more
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