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Christine Foley Receives GEC's Outstanding Achievement Award for August

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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Windfall Wednesdays - 9/10/25

Winning Number: #306 A new game began 8/6/25.

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Eben Rivera Receives GEC's Outstanding Achievement Award for July

July’s Outstanding Achievement Award was presented to Conklin Residence DSP, Eben Rivera. Eben recently saved the life of a person in the residence due to his quick thinking and action during a choking emergency.

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GEC Joins Bay Ridge's Night Out Against Crime

GEC residents and staff had a great time participating in Bay Ridge’s Night Out Against Crime on August 8th.

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GEC Recreation Program Celebrates Summer Fiesta!

The entire GEC community came together at Gargiulo’s Restaurant in Coney Island on June 25th to kick off the summer in style with a dinner-dance, Fiesta style.

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GEC CEO Receives Industry Leadership Award

Joe Riley, GEC’s CEO/Executive Director recently received the Inter Agency Council (IAC) Leadership Award “in grateful recognition of extraordinary contributions to improving the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families”.

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GEC Fundraiser Takes a Trip Back to the 60s!

The sounds of the 60’s permeated the Marine Park Golf Club on Flatbush Avenue as GEC had their annual beer tasting festival and fundraiser.

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2024 Autumn Gala

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Another Successful 5th Avenue Bunny Hop

Many revelers enjoyed a great day despite the damp & chilly weather at the Bay Ridge 5th Avenue Bunny Hop!

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GEC Celebrates the Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade in Style

It was a GREAT day for the Irish in Bay Ridge and for the Guild for Exceptional Children!

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An Exceptional Birthday Celebration

Mildred Goldberg celebrated her 99th birthday on Friday surrounded by family and friends at GEC‘s Olga House.

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Holiday Caroling Season Comes to a Joyous End

GEC residents and day program participants rehearsed for weeks in preparation for four caroling events in Bay Ridge and Dyer Heights in the last couple of weeks.

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GEC Staff Holiday Party at the Bay Ridge Manor

GEC had their annual Staff Holiday Party on December 18th at the Bay Ridge Manor.

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Xaverian High School Hosts GEC at Christmas Cabaret

Xaverian High School students hosted 100 individuals and staff from GEC at their Christmas Cabaret on December 4th.

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Meet Michael Russo, GEC’s New CFO

Michael Russo is the newest member of GEC’s administrative team, serving in the role of Chief Financial Officer.

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GEC Preschool Joins Ragamuffin Parade

On Saturday, September 28th, preschoolers from GEC, along with their parents, staff, and friends, joined the Bay Ridge Ragamuffin Parade.

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Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis Secures $2 million for GEC

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis visited GEC to announce that $2 million in federal funding had been secured for renovations to several of GEC's buildings.

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Park Asia Restaurant Generously Supports the GEC

On Friday, September 6, GEC was invited to attend a special check presentation at Park Asia Restaurant, located at 6521 – 8th Avenue, Brooklyn.

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New GEC Board of Directors is Installed

At the June 20th GEC Membership meeting, Elaine DeBerardine, Esq. presided over the installation of the 2024 GEC Board of Directors.

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GEC Holds Community Appreciation Luncheon

On June 20, GEC hosted a Community Appreciation Luncheon to celebrate honorees who have been strong supporters of GEC.

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