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Chelsea

May 06, 2013

'Glee' Star Ali Stroker Talks Chelsea and Getting Around in a Wheelchair

Cafe Grumpy and Le Zie make Stroker's list of top spots to spend time in the trendy hood.

Upper East Side

January 17, 2013

Disabled Residents Protest UES Opposition to Crosswalks for Blind

Supporters of crosswalk signals for the blind call them "a matter of basic dignity."

West Village

November 14, 2012

Actor Vin Diesel Donates Meals to Westbeth Seniors After Hurricane Sandy

The action star grew up in the West Village artists' complex on Bethune Street.

Kensington

November 13, 2012

For Disabled New Yorkers, Effects From Hurricane Sandy to Linger For Months

Advocates for the disabled say clients lost vital equipment and handicap-accessible homes.

Coney Island

November 09, 2012

Some Elevator Service Resumes at Coney Island Complex, But Many Still Stuck

One Ocean Towers elevator was restored, but some elderly and disabled are still trapped in their homes.

East Village

November 01, 2012

Good Samaritans Pitch in to Help Tenants Stranded in Darkened Buildings

Relatives, friends and even strangers are helping those without electricity or running water Downtown.

Upper West Side & Morningside Heights

August 29, 2012

Michelin-Starred Dovetail Restaurant Inaccessible to Disabled, Critics Say

Dovetail is among Upper West Side restaurants and bars that aren't ADA accessible, a study found.

St. George & Port Richmond

April 10, 2012

Disabled Man Dies After Fight With Roommate on Staten Island

The mentally challenged victim was fighting with his roommate at Volunteers America at 339 Harbor Rd.

Manhattan

December 23, 2011

Judge Says Taxi System Violates Americans with Disabilities Act

A judge said the city must provide "meaningful" access to wheelchair accessible cabs for disabled riders.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

October 07, 2011

Disabled Photographer Still Taking Shots in Chelsea

Blind and disabled photographer Flo Fox has a new show at the Carter Burden Center for the Aging.

Washington Heights & Inwood

December 08, 2010

Inwood Restaurant Wins 2010 Small Business Award for Employing People with Disabilities

Small business Indian Road Cafe in Inwood won a small business state award for employing people with disabilities.

Lower East Side & East Village

July 19, 2010

'Ghost' Memorial Goes up for Disabled Lower East Side Activist Harry Wieder

A tribute to the Community Board 3 member who was killed by a cab in April appeared recently on Essex Street.

Downtown

July 12, 2010

Battery Park City Library Will Get Automatic Doors, Thanks to Advocacy of Disabled Patrons

Janielle Fermaint, who has cerebral palsy, has been raising her concerns about the library doors since March.

Lower East Side & East Village

June 19, 2010

Lower East Side Disabled Activist Harry Wieder remembered

The Community Board 3 member was an advocate for transportation and LGBT issues, as well as disabled peoples' rights.

Lower East Side & East Village

June 03, 2010

Harry Wieder, Beloved Local Activist, May Have Lower East Side Street Named for Him

Friends of the 'monumental' advocate who was recently killed by a cab want to rename his LES block 'Harry Wieder Way.'