The New Year is a time of reflection, renewal, and of course, resolutions. As we celebrate the dawn of 2014, we look forward to the day when...

The 24th International Symposium on ALS/Motor Neuron Disease was held in Milan, Italy, December 6-8, 2013, drawing hundreds of researchers a...

As we wrap up our final month of Team ALS races , we'd like to share with everyone the wonderful achievements of Team ALS. 2013 has...

As in every year, the end of November is highlighted by Thanksgiving and the start of the Holiday Season. November is also National Caregi...

Congratulations to the thousands of Walkers who participated in the 2013 Walks to Defeat ALS! With seven Walks, 671 teams, and over 12,0...

On November 7th the Chapter honored four outstanding athletes at the 19th Annual Lou Gehrig Sports Awards Benefit. Honorees who received t...

I have ALS and recently it's been easier for me to sit in a comfortable chair with my iPad, rather than sit at my computer. However late...

Sometimes the simplest gifts leave the biggest impression. This year consider making a big impression in support of our PALS (people with AL...

In work supported by The ALS Association, researchers have for the first time identified a unique molecular “signature” for a type of immune...

The holiday season is upon us again and we take this time to give thanks and to reflect back on the Chapter's accomplishments over...

The ALS Association and the Neurological Clinical Research Institute (NCRI) of Massachusetts General Hospital are pleased to announce a part...

Three studies supported by The ALS Association expand the understanding of the effects of the C9orf72 gene mutation, the most common genetic...

My husband has ALS and is no longer able to transfer into a car comfortably. Now our family can no longer take short trips together. I w...

November is Caregivers Month - a time to be thankful for the caregivers in our lives and to remember those that continue to struggle with ev...

Every November 11th our nation commemorates Veterans Day, honoring those have served in our country's armed forces. This is especially m...

In work supported by The ALS Association and published in the Proceedings of the American Academy of Science, researchers showed that reduci...

The ALS Association’s Young Professional Group hosted their annual Fall Fundraiser on October 25th at Maxwell’s Bar & Restaurant in...

by Adele Marano, LCSW Director of Patient Services, Greater New York Chapter When someone you love is diagnosed with ALS, the events tha...

October 21, 2013 In work supported by The ALS Association and published in the journal Experimental Neurology, researchers have shown that...

This month we recognize National Respiratory Care Week (October 20-26). For people living with ALS, respiratory care is a key component in o...

Through the generosity of numerous donors, our Chapter is able to provide our PALS with a wide array of equipment to help them maintain thei...

We serve patients, families and caregivers throughout the Greater New York and New Jersey area. See our map and check out the counties tha...

The ALS Association’s Young Professional Group is hosting their annual fundraiser on October 25th from 8pm to 11pm at Maxwell’s Bar  and Gri...

My husband has ALS. He used to love to ride his bike. But he can no longer do many things he used to do. Is there something he can be invo...

The ING New York City Marathon is just around the corner and Team ALS is in the home stretch for their training and fundraising! If you woul...