News
2025
News List
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April
"Deaf President NOW!" - May 2, 2025 Special Screening
Read MoreScreening tickets are complimentary and first-come, first-served. VIP reception tickets can be purchased for $50. You must register to attend at https://bit.ly/DPNScreening or by using the QR code on the event flyer. -
March
Recap - Varsity Boys Basketball Season
The Varsity Boys Basketball team, led by Coaches Adam Pagan and Andy Cruz, had a season filled with both triumphs and challenges. They finished with an overall record of 7-15, including a 2-10 record in the PSAA and a 4-4 record against Deaf schools. Despite the tough competition, the team showed resilience and determination throughout the season.Read More -
Recap - Varsity Girls Basketball Season
The Varsity Girls Basketball team, led by Coaches Raven Pentz and Wendell Forbes, had a season filled with challenges and accomplishments. They finished with an overall record of 7-15, including a 2-3 record in the PSAA, 3-2 in Metro competition, and 2-9 against Deaf schools. Despite facing tough opponents, the team displayed resilience, determination, and growth throughout the season.Read More -
Casting Call for Voice Over with Vida Spark Productions Inc.
Read MoreVida Sparks Productions Inc. is seeking auditions from boys, girls, and teens of any ethnicity for a role in an animated series. This is for a voice over role, not on camera.
Requirements: Boys and girls 9 years old and older with congenital or acquired hearing loss to authentically represent the role. This is a speaking role. No acting experience is needed; natural reads in the child's/teen's regular speaking voice are desired.
For a character overview, contact information, and compensation details click read more. Recordings can be done remotely. -
Give Kids a Smile - Free Dental Services
Read MoreWe are excited to be in conversation with the New York City College of Technology around providing accessible education and/or services for our students.
On May 9th, Give Kids A Smile® a national program sponsored by the ADA and hosted locally by the CITY TECH Dental Hygiene Patient Care Clinic, is offering FREE hearing screenings and dental health services for children between the ages of 4-17, at NO COST to the family. They have a dental hygienist (a graduating student) who is Deaf and available for appointments. To view the flyer click here. Click read more for details. -
4201 School Letter Campaign
Read MoreThe 4201 Schools Association has launched a letter campaign.They are encouraging our schools, students, parents, teachers, support staff, and alumni to send letters to Governor Hochul and State Legislators asking them to include funding in the final enacted state budget to support the continued success of our students. It takes two minutes to sign on and make your voice heard! -
Mid-Hudson Valley Deaf Camp - Summer 2025
One of our community's favorites, Deaf Camp takes place at the Mid-Hudson Valley Camp on the grounds of the Marist Brothers Center in Esopus, NY. Registration for the summer is open and the dates have been announced: August 17- August 23, 2025Read MoreFor further information, please reach out to us at deafcampesopus@gmail.com.Directors: Dana McMenamin, Wayne Stelmach, and Henry Ventura
Address: 1455 Broadway Esopus, NY 12429 Website: www.maristbrotherscenter.org -
Explore Deaf NYC for Events and Opportunities Around NYC
Are you looking to get connected to events and opportunities within the Deaf community here in NYC?Read More
If so check out www.deafnyc.com.
You can post events for the community or subscribe to get their weekly email with upcoming events. -
PBS Media Study for Children Ages 3-6 with ASL Translation
PBS is offering ASL translation for a media study for children, ages 3-6. Watch a story with your child and answer a few questions! Sessions will take approximately 45 min. See the flyer for full details.Read More
If you are interested you can sign up here.
** Please note the Lexington School for the Deaf is not involved in the project and has no position on whether the families should or should not participate. -
The Whitney Museum Celebrates Deaf Artist Christine Sun Kim
Read MoreChristine Sun Kim's art will be on display at the Whitney Museum of Art Through July 6.
As an artist she is described as 'relentlessly experimental, productive, and dedicated to sharing her Deaf lived experiences with others.' If you are interested in learning more about the exhibit and their events, you can visit their website. -
LAA Blue Jay Fun Day - June 7, 2025
The Lexington Alumni Association will be hosting a Blue Jay Fund Day on Saturday, June 7th from 1-7 p.m.Read More
See flyer for payment and event details. This is a family-friendly event.
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LAA Pot O'Gold Mania - May 3rd
The Lexington Alumni Association's Pot O'Gold event has been changed to Saturday, May 3rd from 2-6 p.m in the Lexington lobby. Special thanks to Sorenson for sponsoring the event.Read More
Tickets are $20 if paid by April 25 and $25 at the door. See flyer for payment details. This event is recommended for adults.
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February
Students Attend 4201 Advocacy Day
Four high school students attended 4201 Advocacy Day in Albany on February 11th. The students met with legislators and their staff to discuss the vital role played by the state's eleven 4201 Schools in educating students who are deaf, blind, or severely physically handicapped.Read More -
Students Compete in Drone Competition
Four Lexington students, comprising one middle school team and one high school team, competed in the 3rd Annual NRSC-ADIB D/HH Drone Tournament on February 7th and 8th. Congratulations to the Middle School's team, the Soaring Bluejays, for winning the Communication Award for their outstanding interview and engineering notebooks.Read More -
Making Games More Accessible for Deaf Children
Bridge Multimedia and PBS KIDS are inviting families to share feedback on games as they strive to increase accessibility for Deaf children and understand what makes them fun for you!Read More
TO PARTICIPATE OR LEARN MORE: For more information contact Wendy Sapp, PhD, at wsapp@bridgemultimedia.com or go to the registration link to sign up to participate.
** Please note the Lexington School for the Deaf is not involved in the project and has no position on whether the families should or should not participate.
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January
LAA General Meeting & Elections - April 4
The Lexington Alumni Association will be holding a general meeting and election on Friday, April 4 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. The meeting will be held from 7-8:30 pm.Read More
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