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
Special Olympics New York Unified Basketball Championships MVP Arena May 16-22
Special Olympics New York and MVP Arena today released the schedule for next week’s Section 2 Unified Basketball Championships.
Metro Games in Queens to Include Unified Basketball All-Star Event
On May 30, the annual Special Olympics Metro Games will be contested at Queens High School of Teaching, Liberal Arts and Sciences in Bellerose. Get a preview here!
Brooklyn’s Barrett Powers Into USA Games to Lift Others
Meet NYC powerlifter Barrett An in this article!
Special Olympics New York Earns Four-Star Charity Navigator Rating
Special Olympics New York has earned the top rating available from Charity Navigator, reflecting the organization’s strong financial health, effectiveness and reliability. Taken together with its Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, also the top rating, Special Olympics New York is one of the most trusted nonprofits in the country.
Special Olympics New York Honors Long Island Coach Anthony Scibelli with Rising Star Award
Special Olympics New York is proud to recognize Anthony Scibelli of Long Island as the recipient of this year’s Rising Star Award, honoring his extraordinary dedication, leadership, and impact as a coach, advocate, and community leader.
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics New York is celebrating its 40-year anniversary in New York and around the world.
A Yonkers Original: NYC Regions Joe Barca Celebrates 40 Years with the Law Enforcement Torch Run
Meet Joe Barca, one of Special Olympics New York's most beloved Law Enforcement Torch Runners, in today's post.
Play Unified. Live Unified.
What does Unified Sports really mean to our athletes and their families? Get the perspective of our President & CEO in this post!
Nicholas Kenzie Swims Toward Gold at USA Games
Western Region Athlete Nicholas Kenzie is ecstatic to travel to Minneapolis this June where he’ll make his USA Games debut in the pool!
Special Olympics New York Hosts Inaugural Inclusive Health Fest for New and Current Special Olympics Athletes
This event will take place on Saturday, June 6th from 11AM – 2PM at the Utica University Sports Dome. Come join us!
Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics New York State Summer Games June 5-6 in Oneida County
The 2026 Special Olympics New York State Summer Games are coming to Oneida County June 5-6 in what will be the largest statewide sporting event offered for athletes with intellectual disabilities of the year.
Making An Impact at Capitol Hill Day with East Aurora High School
This year, students and faculty from East Aurora High School attended Special Olympics Capitol Hill Day. Read all about it!