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More than two dozen athletes from South High School participated in the Victory Challenge on May 31.

South students shine at Victory Challenge

Two dozen Central High School District took part in the Victory Challenge on May 31 at Mitchel Athletic Complex. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/19/13

Aiden Davila eyes his target in the distance kick while fellow athlete Abdulah Rashid looks on.

District 13's challenged athletes have their day

Eleven students from District 13 participated in the Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged last Friday morning at the Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/6/12

Aidan Davila, the youngest participant from District 13, was proud of his accomplishments at the Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged on June 3.

All about their abilities in District 13

Eight student athletes from Valley Stream District 13 participated in the Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged last week. The children took part in a variety of competitions on June 3 at Mitchel Field. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/8/11

Joseph Garofalo, a first-grader at James A. Dever School and one of the student athletes, left, made a T-shirt with the help of his mom, Karen.

District 13 athletes gear up for the games

There were pinks, reds, blues, greens, and just about any other bright color that you could imagine. Children were all abuzz with excitement, eyeing their choice colors. After some rolled up their sleeves, all students began tie-dying T-shirts after hours at James A. Dever School on May 24. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 6/2/11

Long Island district Rifle Team members, from left, Danielle Cuomo, Sean Wraith, Nick Rishkel and Jumell Wilson, all from Valley Stream, display their medals from last year’s summer Empire State Games.

Dejection for Valley Stream athletes

Disappointment was the most appropriate word describing several local athletes when they found out last week that the Empire State Games had been canceled for 2011, and likely beyond. more

Andrew Hackmack | 11/24/10

Bryan Gerrato of South Side High School helped Long Island's boys' scholastic team win gold at the Empire State Games.

Empire State Games rise again

After a one-year hiatus due to financial reasons, the Empire State Games made a triumphant return this summer with more than 4,500 athletes competing in the 32nd edition, held July 21-25 at various sites throughout Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Amherst. more

Tony Bellissimo | 8/4/10

James Davi, with his sister and buddy Amanda by his side, takes part in the soft discus at the Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged.

21 medals for District 13 athletes

District 13 students were very successful at the Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged, held last Friday at Mitchel Field. more

Andrew Hackmack | 6/9/10

Occupational therapist Amie Anci helps athlete Scott Langton, 9, prepare a T-shirt as a memento of his participation in the Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged, which will be held June 4.

‘Their moment to shine’

District 13 will send 15 student-athletes to the upcoming Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged at Mitchel Field. more

Andrew Hackmack | 5/26/10

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