By Special Olympics New York
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Queens, NY – The 2024 Special Olympics New York and NYC Public Schools Unified Basketball League tips off Saturday at three locations in Queens. Approximately 300 students with and without disabilities from 17 schools will compete.
Members of the media are invited to cover the first games of the season, as follows. Please contact Vance Toure at 347-290-1756 to coordinate on-site interviews.
When:
Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where:
- Riverview School at Hunter’s Point Campus (1-50 51st Ave., Queens)
- Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and the Sciences (74-20 Commonwealth Blvd., Queens)
- Maspeth High School (54-40 74th St., Queens)
The NYC Unified Basketball League was launched in Spring 2023 as a new partnership between special Olympics New York and New York City Public Schools.
About Special Olympics New York
Special Olympics New York is the largest state chapter in the country, serving more than 42,000 athletes across New York with year-round sports training, athletic competition, and health screenings. The organization also partners with more than 300 schools statewide to offer Unified Sports, where students with and without disabilities compete as teammates. All Special Olympics New York programs are offered at no cost to athletes, their families or caregivers. The organization has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar.com and a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, making it one of the most trusted charities in the business nationally. For additional information about Special Olympics New York, to learn more about getting involved, or to make a donation, visit www.specialolympicsNY.org.
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