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Corson Brook Woods with Protectors’ Cliff Hagen

Among the oaks, walnut and locust trees along Forest Hill Road, is a greenspace at the heart of Meiers Corners. Despite being home to deer, woodchucks, robins and woodpeckers, these woods have not had the attention of nearby parks like Willowbrook or LaTourette. But now there’s a new accessible sidewalk along Willowbrook and Forest Hill […]

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Accessible sidewalks open Willowbrook to the community

There’s a beautiful new accessible path along Forest Hill Road, that connects the Willowbrook Campus to the Meiers Corners community.  The sidewalk follows Willowbrook Road to Forest Hill Road.  It then continues south past the Institute for Basic Research all the way to the group home residences along Executive Way. Before the sidewalk was built,

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Lanza and JCC hosted special needs resource fair

On May 5, NYS Senator Andrew  J. Lanza and the JCC of Staten Island hosted their Annual Resource Fair for People with Developmental Disabilities at the Manor Road Jewish Community Center.  The Senator welcomed the special needs community – advocates, families, schools, and agencies – to come together to meet more than 60 exhibitors who

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Save Our Services “SOS” Rally at CSI Advocated for Disability Services

Disability advocates gathered for a Save Our Services “SOS” Rally at the College of Staten Island on Friday, March 10. The location marks the beginning of the Willowbrook Mile, commemorating the site’s days as an institution serving people with disabilities. More than 100 people with disabilities, parents, direct service personnel, advocates and other supporters attended

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Emma’s Place Vigil for Children’s Grief Awareness Day

Emma’s Place, Staten Island’s grief and loss center, held a vigil by candlelight for Children’s Grief Awareness Day on November 17, 2022.  The center is a safe place for those who have suffered loss. Anthony DiCostanzo tells us that the event, “We offered our condolences to children who’s parents had passed away.”  According to Gregory

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‘Buon Natale’ — Merry Christmas, Italian style

“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

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Staten Island’s hometown singer Bekah steps into the light

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,

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