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Garnett Brown Receives GEC's Outstanding Achievement Award for November

Congratulations to Garnett Brown for being the recipient of November's Outstanding Achievement Award.

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Windfall Wednesdays - 11/19/25

Winning Number: #328 A new game began 8/6/25.

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GEC Gala Celebrates 67 Exceptional Years

Over 300 people attended GEC's Autumn Gala held at Gargiulo's Restaurant on October 26th.

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Gorgeous Day for a 5K

On October 18th, under sunny skies, one hundred entrants gathered to walk along Shore Road for GEC's 5k Race/Walk.

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Riccardo Hamilton Receives GEC's Outstanding Achievement Award for October

In October, we celebrated DSP Riccardo Hamilton receiving GEC's Outstanding Achievement Award.

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A New Bowling Season Begins

The group bowls on Saturdays at Melody Lanes and begin at 11am. All levels of bowling ability are welcome.

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GEC Hosts Neighborhood Halloween Spooktacular

The GEC Art Studio and Greenhouse collaborated to host a neighborhood Halloween event on Thursday 10/23 at the GEC headquarters on 68th St.

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Grania Finnegan Receives GEC's Outstanding Achievement Award for September

We are so proud of Grania Finnegan, the recipient of September’s Outstanding Achievement Award for her life saving intervention.

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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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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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