The late Teri Russo thought she knew all she needed to know about her gregarious, red-headed son Kris. She knew he was outgoing and mischievous, but she didn’t realize the expanse of his social circle until his death when people from all over his Pleasant Plains neighborhood expressed their condolences. They all knew Kris because …
Kris Russo, 45, aspiring chef, put a smile on every face Read More »
Grace Valdez will be missed by all her friends. Chorus or solo, she loved to sing. Little things like a cup of coffee or a soda would make her day.
A tour of Blue Heron Park gave participants in the college program at Lifestyles for the Disabled the opportunity to observe nature and write down their observations. The witch hazel plant was among the trees and shrubs that were observed. “It reminds me of the play Wicked because the Park Ranger said that the bud …
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Surgeon, Dr. Peak Woo, a throat specialist with Mount Sinai Hospital, told us that Eddy was “an excellent patient, well informed and understanding of the risks we were taking.”
Mark Schmidt, the men’s basketball coach for the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies, joined one of our Zooms over the summer to give us a preview of the upcoming season. Now, after some delays, the season is about to start! Their season opener was canceled on Saturday, but they play the Akron Zips today at 11 am …
St. Bonaventure Bonnies Have New Fans at Lifestyles Read More »
With the holidays fast approaching, it can be a time where people gather around to watch their favorite holiday movies and specials. Here at Lifestyles for the Disabled’s Media Center, we came up with a list of our favorite holiday specials for everyone to check out–and we also included some not-so-favorable specials. The Best Holiday …
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Following its annual tradition, the “March of the Wooden Soldiers” will be shown on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on WPIX 11. (You can watch it on the YouTube video below too.) Also known as ‘Babes in Toyland,’ this is what Life-Wire News wrote in 2016 about the Laurel and Hardy …
‘March of the Wooden Soldiers’ goes with mashed potatoes Read More »
Since the Covid-19 lockdown, Chef Adrian has been dazzling Lifestyles Zoom audiences with cooking demonstrations that leave them hungry and/or inspired to expand their repertoire in the kitchen. How did he get to be a pro? Adrian Gresnigt knew from a young age that he wanted to travel. He got a lifetime ticket when …
Chef Adrian continues to teach and learn at Lifestyles Caffe Read More »
When Julia Gargano stopped in to visit Lifestyles for the Disabled, the virtual audience was packed with over 100 fans and soon-to-be-friends. “Before we met her, I was excited. Then she seemed excited to see us. I was starstruck,” said Andrew M. Starstruck pretty much describes how everyone felt by the end of our session …
Feeling at home and starstruck with Julia Gargano, Staten Island’s ‘Idol’ Read More »
Lockdown got you down? Treat yourself without leaving the house. Roe DeSimone (spouse of Media’s Tony DeSimone) has been providing food for thought on Super Happy Funday with science experiments. And one experiment that is delicious — making ice cream. The ingredients are things you have around the house.Ice ½ cup of (coarse) Kosher …
