News
Keep up with the latest news, updates and developments in each of our regions and across the state.
Media Contact:
Casey Vattimo, cvattimo@nyso.org , @CVattimo
Keep up with the latest news, updates and developments in each of our regions and across the state.
Media Contact:
Casey Vattimo, cvattimo@nyso.org , @CVattimo
Columbia High School Earns National Special Olympics Recognition for Inclusion
Special Olympics NY and East Greenbush CSD today announced that Columbia High School has achieved national banner status.
Deborah Molnar Recognized with 2024 Golisano Health Leadership Award Presented by Special Olympics New York
Special Olympics New York is proud to congratulate Deborah Molnar on earning the 2024 Golisano Health Leadership Award.
Statement by Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman on the New York State Budget
Read Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman's statement on the 2024 New York State Budget.
Building a Unified Future at Iona Preparatory School
Iona Preparatory School is our top fundraising team in the state, plus they've added Unified activities! Meet them in this blog post.
Special Olympics New York Hosts “Go for the Gold” Fundraisers at Applebee’s Locations Throughout New York State
Special Olympics New York athletes and members of local law enforcement will team up tomorrow evening to raise funds and awareness for the nonprofit organization.
New York City Region Unified Pair Azizbek Rasabov and Joseph A. Bernardo IV Named Special Olympics New York Athletes of the Month for April
Special Olympics New York and NY Able are pleased to congratulate Unified pair Azizbek Rasabov and Joseph A. Bernardo IV on being named the April 2024 Athletes of the Month.
Special Olympics New York launches “Impact Club” during National Volunteer Month
Special Olympics New York is launching a new volunteer club as charity organizations across the country celebrate National Volunteer Month this April.
Genesee Region Alpine Skier Paige Ditzel Named Special Olympics New York Athlete of the Month for March
Special Olympics New York and NY ABLE are pleased to congratulate Paige Ditzel on being named the March 2024 Athlete of the Month.
Golisano Foundation Pledges $175,000 Grant to Special Olympics New York
Special Olympics New York is honored to once again partner with the Golisano Foundation in expanding Unified Sports access to students in the Western, Genesee, and Central Regions
Special Olympics New York Board of Directors Welcomes New Members
Special Olympics New York recently welcomed six new members to its Board of Directors.
Special Olympics New York and Jersey Mike’s Team Up for Third Consecutive Day of Giving on March 27th
Special Olympics New York is pleased to announce that 36 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations around the state will participate in the Day and Month of Giving campaigns for the third consecutive year.
Public Schedule: Special Olympics New York State Winter Games Feb. 23 & 24 in Syracuse
The 2024 Special Olympics New York State Winter Games will take place in Syracuse next weekend.