She Helps Special Needs Kids During Pandemic: Wantagh Local Hero

WANTAGH, NY — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Nick Colandrea, who nominated his client Nicole Iannarone.

Name: Nicole Iannarone

State: NY

Hometown: Wantagh

Hero's job: Business

Relationship to nominee: Client

Reason for recognition: Nicole works with children with special needs and has been ensuring kids are transitioning in this tough environment throughout the pandemic, and now again to a new "normal" as schools have opened up. She is extremely involved and provides first class help.

One thing to know: Dedicated, passionate and loyal to the needs and services of the children. She is extremely dedicated to making sure children receive everything they deserve.

Thank you for all you do, Nicole!

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