The Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Council honored the talents and achievements of members of the local disability community at the Institute for Basic Research. Life-Wire New Service video credits: Video: Anthony DiCostanzo; Photography: Giuseppe Pellecchia.
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The Life-Wire crew visited the Pumpkin Patch at Christ Church in New Brighton, brining back the following fall photos. The Pumpkin Patch will be open daily through Halloween from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit the Christ Church New Brighton Facebook Page for daily and special events. Photographers: Aaron Bialer, Gregory Perosi, Joseph Bevacqua, Joseph
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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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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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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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Here’s a look back at the ABL (American Baseball League) All-Star Game on August 6, 2023, at Ferry Hawks’ Community Stadium in St. George. The event featured some of Lifestyles’ favorite stars as well, including a rousing rendition of our National Anthem by Larry Oliveri. Reporting by Kevin DiStefano, Joseph Jones, and Aaron Bialer. Music: Sports
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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, 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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Coletta Lurlean Bailey was a woman on the move. Tall and stylish, she was often at the center of a group of friends having a good time. Depended on for her honesty and humor, she had strong opinions about what she wanted and didn’t hesitate to try something new or advocate for something better. She
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Sheila Alamo has a fond memory of her infant daughter Tanasia locking eyes with her and smiling. “She stared at me intently and smiled,” said Ms. Alamo. “Almost like ‘Mommy, I’m going to be ok.’ It was comforting.” Known for her hugs and unconditional love from the moment she met you, Tanasia, with smiling light
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