This page shares the latest news, announcements, and highlights from GEC, including program updates, events, achievements, and community moments.
Winning Number: #224 A new game began 8/6/25.
Read More…The Knights of Columbus John Hughes Council and the Columbiettes hosted a Spring Fling for The Guild for Exceptional Children (GEC) on Saturday, April 18th.
Read More…On April 23rd, Temple Shalom celebrated a remarkable group of volunteers from the Fischetti Center who were recognized for over ten years of outstanding service.
Read More…Staff gathered at GEC’s preschool where Claudio Hernandez was honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award for March.
Read More…Nancy is an Assistant Hab Specialist at the Fischetti Program but has been employed at GEC for 35 years. She is reliable and a trusted staff member whose strong work ethic, dedication and positive spirit sets the standard for excellence at GEC.
Read More…GEC was out in full force on March 22 nd , as a large group of GEC supporters, friends, staff, and families walked, marched, and floated in the Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Read More…On March 10, 2026, we proudly celebrated a very special milestone – Rosalie's 80th birthday.
Read More…Elizabeth (Cookie) Tiedemann was named “Manager of the Year,” by Susan Sahm, GEC’s Residential Director in January.
Read More…For his demonstration of exceptional professionalism and a deep commitment to the well being of all individuals served by GEC.
Read More…A Celebration of Life took place for Mildred Goldberg on January 21st on what would have been Mildred’s 100th birthday.
Read More…The Christian J Santo Legacy Foundation had their annual Winter Wonderland neighborhood celebration ion 12/6/25, much to the delight of the Bay Ridge community.
Read More…On Friday, November 21st, a crowd gathered in the main building to pay remembrance to Robert Rubino.
Read More…Congratulations to Garnette Brown for being the recipient of November's Outstanding Achievement Award.
Read More…Over 300 people attended GEC's Autumn Gala held at Gargiulo's Restaurant on October 26th.
Read More…On October 18th, under sunny skies, one hundred entrants gathered to walk along Shore Road for GEC's 5k Race/Walk.
Read More…In October, we celebrated DSP Riccardo Hamilton receiving GEC's Outstanding Achievement Award.
Read More…The group bowls on Saturdays at Melody Lanes and begin at 11am. All levels of bowling ability are welcome.
Read More…The GEC Art Studio and Greenhouse collaborated to host a neighborhood Halloween event on Thursday 10/23 at the GEC headquarters on 68th St.
Read More…We are so proud of Grania Finnegan, the recipient of September’s Outstanding Achievement Award for her life saving intervention.
Read More…Congratulations to Christine Foley, the recipient of August’s Outstanding Achievement Award. Christine was recognized for the many attributes she brings to her role of DSP at the Santangelo Residence.
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