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Iona Preparatory 'Plungers' Named New York's Top Team Iona Preparatory 'Plungers' Named New York's Top Team
Iona Preparatory 'Plungers' Named New York's Top Team The Iona Preparatory “Plungers” have been ranked as New York State’s top team for the third consecutive year as a result of their fundraising efforts as part of the Special Olympics Polar Plunge. The Gaels raised a total of $46,000 at the 10th annual Westchester Polar Plunge, which featured more than 100 students participating in a collective jump into ice-cold waters at Glen Island Park on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Special Olympics New York Director of Development Kaitlin Brennan presented the Plungers with the award during a special presentation at Iona Preparatory School on Monday, Dec. 1…

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by Valerie Musson
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Hudson Valley Group Submits Bid To Host Special Olympics Next Summer Hudson Valley Group Submits Bid To Host Special Olympics Next Summer
Hudson Valley Group Submits Bid To Host Special Olympics Next Summer After successfully hosting back-to-back Special Olympics, organizers are once again hoping to bring the games back to the Hudson Valley. Dutchess County has submitted a formal application with Special Olympics New York to host the 2019 and 2020 Special Olympic New York State Summer Games after hosting the winter event in 2016 and 2017 with “one of the largest volunteer turnout in the Games’ history,” officials noted. According to officials, Special Olympics is an Olympic-style athletic training and competition program for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The Special Olympic New Y…

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by Zak Failla