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For over seventy years, Brands Cycle &amp; Fitness has been proud to be your resource for all things cycling. Located on Long Island in Wantagh, NY, what started as a department store in 1954 evolved into the bicycle and fitness store we have today. Our staff of 60 to 110 employees (seasonally) wants to make your cycling and home fitness experiences as convenient and enjoyable as possible. Shop with us online, or come down and see us seven days a week. We hope to meet you or see you again soon!

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UNIONDALE, NY — Police announced that lanes had been reopened on the westbound side of the Hempstead Turnpike Wednesday afternoon following a crash near the intersection of the turnpike and Glenn Curtiss Boulevard. Police said Wednesday morning that the crash had been called in at 10:45 a.m., with photos taken at the crash scene showing a Toyota sedan overturned and a BMW with a dented front bumper. <figure><img id="27193630-1783527043" data-image="27193630-1783527043" data-src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27193630/20260708/121042/styles/raw/public/processed_images/C52A7EE1-71DE-4E92-8158-06CC80300D39%20(1).jpg" data-sizes="(min-width: 780px) 726px, 100vw" data-srcset="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27193630/20260708/121042/styles/raw/public/processed_images/C52A7EE1-71DE-4E92-8158-06CC80300D39%20(1).jpg?width=640 640w, https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27193630/20260708/121042/styles/raw/public/processed_images/C52A7EE1-71DE-4E92-8158-06CC80300D39%20(1).jpg?width=726 726w" /><figcaption>(John Scalesi Jr.) A BMW with dents in its hood at the scene of the crash in Uniondale.</figcaption></figure> Police did not report injuries or arrests related to the crash when announcing the reopening, saying only that all lanes were open. Patch will continue to update this story as news breaks.

UNIONDALE, NY — Police announced that lanes had been reopened on the westbound side of the Hempstead Turnpike Wednesday afternoon following a crash near the intersection of the turnpike and Glenn Curtiss Boulevard.

Police said Wednesday morning that the crash had been called in at 10:45 a.m., with photos taken at the crash scene showing a Toyota sedan overturned and a BMW with a dented front bumper. <figure><img id="27193630-1783527043" data-image="27193630-1783527043" data-src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27193630/20260708/121042/styles/raw/public/processed_images/C52A7EE1-71DE-4E92-8158-06CC80300D39%20(1).jpg" data-sizes="(min-width: 780px) 726px, 100vw" data-srcset="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27193630/20260708/121042/styles/raw/public/processed_images/C52A7EE1-71DE-4E92-8158-06CC80300D39%20(1).jpg?width=640 640w, https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27193630/20260708/121042/styles/raw/public/processed_images/C52A7EE1-71DE-4E92-8158-06CC80300D39%20(1).jpg?width=726 726w" /><figcaption>(John Scalesi Jr.) A BMW with dents in its hood at the scene of the crash in Uniondale.</figcaption></figure> Police did not report injuries or arrests related to the crash when announcing the reopening, saying only that all lanes were open.

Patch will continue to update this story as news breaks.

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What's Next for Jayden is an intimate, deeply personal documentary that follows the daily life of a single mother and her young son, Jayden, who has profound Level 3 autism. Through immersive observational filmmaking and candid interviews, the documentary offers an unfiltered portrait of a family navigating extraordinary challenges with resilience, humor, and unconditional love.
At the center of the story is Melissa Aguanno, a Long Island criminal defense attorney and founder of her own law practice. In the courtroom, she advocates tirelessly for her clients. At home, she assumes an equally demanding role as Jayden's mother, teacher, advocate, and full-time caregiver. The film reveals the emotional and physical realities of balancing a demanding legal career while providing around-the-clock care for a child with profound autism.
Without resorting to sensationalism, What's Next for Jayden explores the complex realities many families face, including communication barriers, sensory sensitivities, elopement, social isolation, and the uncertainty of planning for the future. At the same time, it celebrates the moments that often go unseen—the small victories, quiet routines, unexpected laughter, and the extraordinary bond between a mother and her son.
"This project was inspired by Jayden and our daily life together," said Melissa Aguanno. "My hope is that audiences leave with a deeper understanding of profound autism and recognize the strength, dignity, and humanity of families living this reality every day."
Director Sal DelGiudice approached the film with a commitment to authenticity, allowing the family's story to unfold naturally without narration or manufactured drama. The result is a moving portrait that invites audiences to witness—not judge—the realities of profound autism through compassion, honesty, and hope.
"We are incredibly honored that What's Next for Jayden has been selected as the Closing Film of this year's Long Island International Film Expo," said Melissa Aguanno, co-producer. "We hope the film sparks meaningful conversations about profound autism, encourages greater understanding, and reminds audiences that every family's journey deserves to be seen and valued."With its selection as the festival's closing film, What's Next for Jayden continues its mission of raising awareness and fostering empathy for individuals with profound autism and the families who love and care for them every day.
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