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 State Summer Games Returns to Ithaca June 20 & 21
The largest Special Olympics New York competition of the year is a little more than a week away.
Special Olympics New York Announces Powerhouse Delegation for 2026 USA Games in Minnesota
Special Olympics New York today announced its delegation for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games hosted in Minnesota on June 20 – 26, 2026.
Special Olympics New York Announces 2025 Athlete of the Year Nominees
Special Olympics New York is pleased to announce nine finalists for the 2025 Athlete of the Year Award.
Special Olympics New York to Host 9th Annual Buffalo Bowl at Highmark Stadium
Special Olympics New York is proud to announce the return of its signature event, the Buffalo Bowl, to Highmark Stadium.
Young Athletes at West Point
We brought our Young Athletes program to West Point! Learn all about what makes it so amazing in this article.
Lansingburgh & Special Olympics NY Young Athletes Event Begins on May 30
Lansingburgh Central School District and Special Olympics New York will co-host a Young Athletes event on May 30, 2025.
Section 2 Special Olympics NY Unified Basketball Championships Schedule Announced
Special Olympics NY Unified Basketball teams compete in the Section 2 Championships this week at MVP Arena.
Susan Handerhan Receives Special Olympics New York Lifetime Achievement Award
Special Olympics NY is proud to announce that Susan Handerhan has earned the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
Special Olympics New York Coach Kevin Anderson, of Jamestown, Named 2024 Special Olympics North America Outstanding Coach of the Year
Special Olympics New York coach Kevin Anderson earned the 2024 Special Olympics North America Outstanding Coach of the Year Award.
450 Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics New York State Summer Games in Ithaca June 20 & 21
The largest statewide Special Olympics New York statewide competition of the year will return to Ithaca June 20 & 21.
Public School 721M Becomes First High School in New York City to Earn Highest National Recognition for Student Inclusion
ESPN and Special Olympics New York today presented Public School 721M with New York City’s first-ever national banner.
Fredonia High School Earns National Special Olympics Recognition for Inclusion
Special Olympics NY and the Fredonia Central School District today announced that Fredonia High School has achieved national banner status.