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New tool helps people with autism interact with law enforcement on L.I.
WEST BABYLON, N.Y. -- Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during potentially stressful encounters. It was designed by a young man from Long Island, who is on the spectrum himself.Christopher Cortale, a receptionist at the Winters Center for Autism in West Babylon, helped design an emergency card to foster communication in stressful situations."Please be patient. I have autism" cards for law enforcementAt the top, the card reads, "Please be patient. I have autism. Please point to the pictures to help me understand what you want." Underneath are photos...
Bay Shore adds fifth Alive by the Bay date for 2024
Greater Bay Shore coverage is funded in part by Shoregate, now leasing brand-new premium apartment homes in the heart of Bay Shore. Click here to schedule a tour. Bay Shore is getting more fun this summer. The Bay Shore Restaurant Committee, the group that runs the popular Alive by the...
EMT Bryant Ortiz ID'd As Victim In Fatal Bay Shore Crash
The wreck happened at around 12:15 a.m. Monday, April 15, in Bay Shore near the intersection of 5th Avenue and Spur Drive North. Suffolk County Police said a 32-year-old Bay Shore man was driving a Volkswagen sedan northbound on 5th Avenue when he tried making a left turn onto Spur Drive North. He was then struck on the rear passenger side by a southbound Suzuki motorcycle.
Great Photos: Shaggy headlines 4/20 festival in Patchogue
Greater Patchogue coverage is funded in part by New Village at Patchogue, open-concept rental residences with sleek contemporary design. Click here for a tour. Long Island’s dankest party returned to Patchogue on April 20 for Blue Point Brewery’s Shakedown on Main Street. The day featured beer tastings, food...
Suffolk County Police Looking For Brandon Ragusa Of Melville
Brandon Ragusa, age 29, was last seen at around 7 p.m. Sunday, April 21, in the hamlet of Melville on Elderwood Lane. Suffolk County Police said he is considered a vulnerable adult who suffers from schizophrenia and is believed to be suicidal. He may have traveled to the Queens area.
Celebrating Excellence: PRPLI Honors Top Long Island Communicators at 2024 Awards Luncheon
Public Relations Professionals of Long Island (PRPLI) will honor five exceptional professionals from the Nasau-Suffolk region at its 33rd annual awards luncheon on May 15, 2024 at Westbury Manor in Westbury. As the leading organization for public relations, marketing, and communications practitioners on Long Island, PRPLI's prestigious awards program supports its mission to offer networking, learning, mentoring, and career advancement opportunities. Proceeds from the event will benefit PRPLI student scholarships.
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