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ALS United Greater New York mourns the recent passing of Dr. Leonard Tow, whose generosity and vision helped to transform the landscape of ALS research and care. It is with…

Lois Altman was one of the most outgoing, personable, and honest individuals. Always glamorous, she was known for her chic style, love of dancing and laughter, and her warm, effervescent…

Dean Mauriello is shining “a light on the resilience, diversity, and daily challenges of people living with ALS—one heartfelt, on‑camera story at a time—while also raising funds for ALS United’s…

By Wayne Warnecke It was August 2020 when I first began to notice subtle changes in my body—slight difficulty with breath control during physical activity, trouble standing upright, intermittent muscle…

With a generous grant from The Sunshine Foundation, we have been delighted and honored to offer a new program providing quality-of-life transportation support to people living with ALS in our…

My name is Lauren Garcia-Marcigliano, and on March 2, 2025, I was crowned Mrs. New Jersey International—a moment that represents far more than a title. It is a platform, a…

Overflowing with talent, heart, and community spirit, Musicians United for ALS: A Night for Wayne Warnecke brought together 300 guests for an unforgettable evening benefiting ALS United Greater New York.…

ALS United Greater New York remains deeply committed to driving systemic change through strong advocacy at the federal, state, and local levels. In just the first five months of this…

Urgent Threat to ALS Research Funding A Continuing Resolution (CR) passed by the House now heads to the Senate, posing a significant threat to ALS research. This measure slashes funding…

ALS United Greater New York stands with the ALS community nationwide in opposing devastating cuts to research grants at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). We strongly urge the National…