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Late resident is inspiration for EpiPen bill dents. “This has been a long journey filled with heartbreak, After New York state passed hope and perseverance,” Corlegislation to allow law enforce- nago said. “To all the advocates, ment and other personnel on the moms and dads of children Long Island to car ry and living with this daily threat, administer epinephrine auto- and to those who are no longer injectors, like EpiPens, in case here, I see you. I thank you of allergic reactions, U.S. Rep. from the bottom of my heart, and I will continue Laura Gillen to fight for you.” announced that she T he pilot proa n d f e l l ow Re p. Andrew Garbarino gram, Gillen said, wo u l d i n t ro d u c e will set up $25 millegislation for a fedlion for nationwide erally funded proaccess to epinephgram to help equip rine. A single packlaw enforcement age of EpiPens vehicles with come in a pair, for E p i Pe n s, a m o n g GEoRGINA one adult and one training efforts. child, which is the “This is a bipar- CoRNAGo standard supply for tisan issue, and this Lynbrook food allergy a single police vehiis a public safety advocate cle. issue,” Gillen said After her son’s at a news conferdeath, Cornago creence at Lynbrook Police Head- ated a nonprofit, Love For quarters on June 18. Giovanni, to increase awareThe le gislation, deemed ness on food allergies, and help Gio’s Law, honors Lynbrook provide resources for managresident Giovanni Cipriano, ing them. who was 14 years old when he She said she considers the died after an allergic reaction. introduction of the federallyHis mother, Georgia Corna- funded grant a success, but she go, a Lynbrook resident, advo- will pursue other goals on her cated strongly to have first agenda— including advocating responders be able to aid chilContinued on page 24 dren in case of similar inci-
By AINSLEY MARTINEZ
amartinez@liherald.com
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Lodge gives awards to high-achieving students The Per Sempre Lodge in Lynbrook celebrated academic achievements on June 17, awarding scholarships to 12 students. Story, more photos, Page 10.
Lynbrook businesses support opening of luxury apartments By AINSLEY MARTINEZ amartinez@liherald.com
The Langdon, a new six-story apartment building at the corner of Broadway and Langdon Place, brings 201 rental units now open for leasing, which local businesses hope will stimulate the local economy. Businesses located near the new complex expressed optimism about the potential for increased foot traffic and customers. Craft Kitchen and Taphouse, located on Stauderman Avenue one block from the building, may see a boost, according to co-owner Tom McNicholas. “I think it’s great for the area, and it’s practi-
cally a one-minute walk away, which hopefully will help our businesses and others,” McNicholas said. Nicole Carusone, co-operator of Vincent’s Pizza at 14 Atlantic Ave., said she welcomes the development and hopes it brings more customers to the area. Vincent’s Pizza has been operating in Lynbrook since 1978. Carusone’s husband, Joseph, is a second-generation owner. “I hope it will bring in new customers, and be beneficial to the village,” she said. The Langdon features 55 studio apartments, 111 one-bedroom units and 35 two-bedroom units. It includes onsite parking for 205 vehicles. Monthly rents begin at $3,030 for studios, Continued on page 14
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