From the time he was a young boy, Darius McCollum was fascinated by trains. The trains were his hiding spot to get away from his troubles. But when he took it upon himself to steal trains, he became infamous.
‘Off the Rails,’ Story of A One-Track Mind Read More »
The trails at Mount Loretto Unique Area are now open for all people.
And Access for All – Trailblazing at Mt. Loretto Read More »
Our crew was on-hand to cover the opening of this memorial self-guided walk with Geraldo Rivera, who was preeminent among the reporters who broke the story, and others who made this day possible.
Willowbrook Mile Opening Day Read More »
“When we build a trail to be accessible, it’s for everyone,” Carole Fraser, Universal Access Coordinator for the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), told Padalino. “It isn’t only for people with disabilities, it’s for people with small children in strollers. It’s for older adults and everyone to come and enjoy these spaces together. Everyone can come and be more accepting of each other.”
Mount Loretto Trails Open to All Read More »
“My father works at sea, and I enjoy taking photographs,” said Rafa Nuca, a photographer for NWN/Photo, a Spanish photo agency featuring the work of photographers with disabilities.
Tall Ships Regatta, Spain Read More »
“The problem wasn’t that people didn’t care.” Rivera continued. “The problem was that the whole notion that you could mass-produce care for the developmentally disabled the way you mass produce cars was very deeply flawed. It was doomed to fail.”
Willowbrook Mile Ribbon Cutting Read More »
“People sometimes dismiss these feelings – my emotional attachment to my chair — but Freddy was alive to me. I gave Freddy a voice.”
My Chair, Freddy -Joe Padalino Editorial Read More »
‘We need a new high school now,’ say Great Kills High School parents
Great Kills Parents Rally for Expansion Read More »
“What Every Parent Should Know” was the theme of the event, hosted by New York State Senator Andrew J. Lanza.
Lanza Hosts Special Needs Fair at JCC Read More »
“I am very capable of doing the job,” -Eric Schwacke.
Living with Down Syndrome: Eric Schwacke Read More »
