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Friedberg JCC honors Harvey Weisenberg The film moves between Weisenberg’s hometown of Long Beach and the floor of the T he F riedberg JCC, in Assembly in Albany, where he Oceanside, celebrated retired served under five governors. Assemblyman Harvey Weisen- While working in Albany, berg, of Long Beach, and his Weisenberg dedicated much of support for those with develop- his energy to improving condimental disabilities, on Sept. 13, tions for professionals who care hosting a screening of the short for the developmentally disabled. film, “A Voice for Over the years he the Voiceless.” helped secure some The film docu$90 million for chilments the 89-yeardren with disabiliold Weisenberg’s ties and their carelife, his career in givers. government and his Chalkley Calderrelationship with wood, a filmmaker his son Ricky, 65, from Brooklyn, who was born with directed, filmed and cerebral palsy and edited the documensuffered abuse at ASHlEY GAzES tary. the Willowbrook coalition president “I lear ned so State School on Statmany things about en Island. Ever H a r v e y b e yo n d since, Weisenberg has made it what I read in his book,” Calderhis mission to advocate for chil- wood said, referring to “For the dren and adults with disabilities Love of a Child: My Life, My and their caregivers. City and My Mission,” which “There should be more love in Weisenberg wrote in 2018. “I this world, and acceptance for think the most important thing I people with disabilities,” took away is just how beloved he Weisenberg’s daughter, Vicki is in his area, and how true it is Laufer, said. “People seem to just that he has advocated for people overlook them as if they’re not with special needs and their human. They don’t give people caregivers for his entire career.” with special needs a chance, and The proceeds from the event they have so much love to give.” Continued on page 12
By KEPHERD DANIEl
kdaniel@liherald.com
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They ruled, no crowns required At the annual King and Queen of the Beach surfing contest last Sunday, Nat Rabinor, at right and second from left above, was crowned king, and Tatiana Panuthosbeing, second from right above, was named queen.
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arvey Weisenberg is one of my biggest mentors and supporters.