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
Cool! Making ice cream is a science experiment Read More »
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It was a cold, dark, drizzly day — perfect for going to the park, right? It is if you go to Blue Heron Park in Annadale where the Nature Center is comfortable, warm and dry. Not only that, outside their large windows is a “cafe for birds.” About a dozen feeders
A warm ‘pop-up’ of winter nature activity at Blue Heron Park Read More »
Fit and active at 51, Michael Moorer looks like he could still be in the ring. During a visit with Lifestyles for the Disabled, the former heavyweight champion Michael shared how sticking to his convictions helped him achieve his goals. Read our full article here, on SILive.com. (Written collaboratively by Steven Filoramo and Joseph Padalino
Michael Moorer, proud southpaw heavyweight champion, gives advice for life Read More »
…people without homes live all over Staten Island, but try to stay out of sight in parks, empty lots, and even cemeteries.
It’s cold outside, especially when you don’t have a home Read More »
“Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo!” declared Lauren Lombardo, wishing the crew of Life-Wire News Service a merry Christmas and happy New Year. For the full story and photos, visit our SILive.com article by Joseph Padalino, Antonio Pabon, and Salvatore DiBenedetto: ‘Buon Natale’ — Merry Christmas, Italian style (Brought to you by Honda of Staten
‘Buon Natale’ — Merry Christmas, Italian style Read More »
Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert is a Great Performances celebration of the meaning of Christmas on Friday, December 6 at 9 p.m. on THIRTEEN in New York (check local listings). It’s the story of Jesus Christ and Judas as told by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, starring, John Legend as Jesus, Sara Bareilles
Life-Wire Podcast: Sal previews PBS’ JC Superstar Read More »
“Here’s ‘America’s Least Wanted,’” joked Henry Geller when he arrived at Lifestyles for the Disabled Willowbrook campus, recalling his days as a resident of the former state school.
A Willowbrook Memoir Reveals Resilience with Humor Read More »
Bekah Samuel showcased several of her new songs, including “Angles in Los Angeles” and “Ego” at a recent screening of the film Destinova. Listen to Life-Wire reporter Meredith Arout interview Bekah, and hear a sample of her music. For the full story and photos, visit our SILive.com article by Steven Filoramo, Meredith Arout, Salvatore DiBenedetto,
Staten Island’s hometown singer Bekah steps into the light Read More »
Our latest article and photo feature in the Staten Island Advance focuses on what our New York City Fire Department first responders do for us. Visit the article here. And enjoy our video of their visit to Lifestyles.
First responders are not so scary; they are there to help Read More »
