Honoring the Lexington School for the Deaf upon the occasion of hosting its 29th Annual Basketball Classic on May 12, 2026

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica González-Rojas

Designates May 12, 2026, to honor Lexington School for the Deaf for hosting its 29th Annual Basketball Classic and its role in deaf education and athletics.

ADOPTED

Summary of Bill K 1336 (2025-2026) – New York

Purpose and intent

Recognizes and honors the Lexington School for the Deaf on the occasion of hosting its 29th Annual Basketball Classic.

Acknowledges the school’s mission, programs, and achievements in educating deaf youth in New York State.

Publicly commends individuals and organizations involved with the Lexington School for the Deaf and its athletic programs.

Key provisions and changes

Official resolution designating May 12, 2026, as a noteworthy event by recognizing the Lexington School for the Deaf hosting its 29th Annual Basketball Classic.

The event is planned to be held at the Kipp Tech Valley Charter School Gymnasium on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, featuring a basketball game between:

The Lexington School for the Deaf team
The Assembly and Senate All-Stars

Historical and organizational context provided:

Founding of the Lexington School for the Deaf in 1864; evolution of its location and growth into a large, NYC-area private school for disabled children.
The school is the largest school for the deaf in New York State, serving students from infancy through high school, with enrollment over 250.
It is a charter member of the 4201 Association and operates the only high school in NYC under the 4201 charter.
Notable as having a broad program that includes academics, athletics (notably basketball), and cultural/physical education.
The basketball tradition includes a longstanding game between Lexington and the New York State Legislature, initiated in 1995 by former Assembly member Joseph Crowley.

The resolution directs that copies of the engrossed resolution be transmitted to:

Seth Bravin, Interim CEO/Superintendent
Jane Moran, Director of Community Relations
Cindy S. Casson, Director, Community Relations
Nicolas Tegni, Athletic Director
Joshua Williams and John Sala, Varsity Boys Basketball Coaches
Raven Pentz and Carlee James, Varsity Girls Basketball Coaches

Who is affected

The Lexington School for the Deaf (recognition of its 29th Annual Basketball Classic).

The Lexington School for the Deaf community, including students, staff, coaches, and supporters.

Legislative staff and the New York State Assembly/Senate community, which participates in the annual All-Stars game.

Public perception and visibility of the Lexington School for the Deaf within New York State.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and adoption date: May 12, 2026.

Status: Adopted on the same day as introduction (A. 1336, M. of A. Gonzalez-Rojas; co-sponsored by Jessica González-Rojas).

Effect: Formal recognition by the New York State Legislature, with dissemination of engrossed copies to designated school representatives.

Notes

This bill is a ceremonial resolution; it does not enact new laws or change existing statutes.

It emphasizes appreciation for the school’s historical role, educational mission, and athletic engagement, particularly the longstanding basketball tradition.