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New Lego Store In Hudson Valley Helps People With Special Needs New Lego Store In Hudson Valley Helps People With Special Needs
New Lego Store In Hudson Valley Helps People With Special Needs Lego fans looking for a new set or who need a few red or yellow special pieces, or moms sick of bins full of bricks the kids never play with can all find happiness at a new Hudson Valley Lego resale store. Named "Brick It Again," the Rockland County store has just opened its doors in Valley Cottage, and the best part is it provides workers with developmental challenges to learn job skills.  The brainchild of Jawonio CEO Randi Rios-Castro, a non-profit organization services provider in both Rockland and Westchester counties dedicated to advancing the independence, well-being, and e…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Charged With Kidnapping After Missing NY 15-Year-Old Found In Virginia Man Charged With Kidnapping After Missing NY 15-Year-Old Found In Virginia
Man Charged With Kidnapping After Missing NY 15-Year-Old Found In Virginia A man is facing kidnapping charges after allegedly taking a 15-year-old Long Island boy he met online out of state. Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances during which the missing special needs boy was found in Virginia early on Wednesday, June 30. The boy was reported missing by his family on Tuesday, June 29 at approximately 1:30 p.m., after he was last seen leaving his home at 11:30 a.m., police said.  Following an investigation, detectives determined the boy had been communicating with a 20-year-old man residing in Tennessee through an ins…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Dutchess County Launches New Website Dutchess County Launches New Website
Dutchess County Launches New Website Residents with special needs now have a new way to connect to services and special events through the county's new “ThinkDIFFERENTLY” website, thinkdifferently.net. The new site connects families to resources, information and community events to enhance the lives of individuals of every ability.  “Our new ‘ThinkDIFFERENTLY’ website will aid residents with special needs and their families connect to services, resources, and others," said Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro. "Whether that means finding educational opportunities, connecting to services and programs to improve the…

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by Kathy Reakes