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
Volo Sports, Special Olympics New York Launch Unified Basketball League in Brooklyn
Special Olympics NY and Volo Sports announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind Unified Basketball League that will start play in fall 2026.
Real Estate and Construction Gala to Honor Heavy Lifters
Sarah Wrench (above) and Alexandra Liz will be honored at the 2026 NYC Real Estate & Construction Gala on September 15, while record-breaking powerlifter Barrett An will be the featured athlete speaker.
Meet Sydney Bailey, the Genesee Region’s New Associate Director of Development
Sydney joined Special Olympics New York in July, bringing a background in sports management, event operations, and a passion for building meaningful connections through sport.
Staten Island Celebrates New Bocce Season
More than 60 Special Olympics New York athletes gathered with parents, coaches and officials to celebrate the start of a new bocce league season.
Chancellor King and Special Olympics New York Announce Partnership to Launch Paid Internships for SUNY Students
SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. and Special Olympics NY today announced a new partnership to help SUNY students secure paid internships to assist with projects hosted by Special Olympics New York throughout the state.
NYC Middle Schools See Tremendous Growth
Special Olympics New York is working to make a positive difference in the lives of middle schoolers by collaborating with District 75 schools throughout New York City to give teens opportunities for engagement, inclusion and competition.
Downstate Athlete Leadership Council Members Become Storytellers
Last month, members of the Downstate Athlete Leadership Council (ALC) took their communication skills to a new level as they learned to interview their fellow athletes.
Staff Spotlight: Dylan Drexler
As the Associate Director of Program for the Central Region at Special Olympics New York, Dylan Drexler is dedicated to creating more opportunities for athletes across Central New York.
How Colleen Belanger Changes the Game for Her Athletes
Meet Colleen Belanger, Saratoga Springs High School Physical Education teacher and Unified coach, in this article!
Athlete Spotlight: Elaine Lindsey
For more than 20 years, Elaine Lindsey has been a dedicated Special Olympics athlete, embracing every opportunity to compete, grow, and inspire others.
Northport High School Unified Sports Inducted into District’s Hall of Fame
On May 21, 2026, Northport High School's Unified Sports program was inducted into the Northport-East Northport Athletic Hall of Fame during halftime of the team's final Unified Basketball game of the season.
Special Olympics New York Funds AGUA Swimmers
A new funding program at Special Olympics New York allowed the Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics (AGUA) team to make quite a splash at the State Summer Games at Utica University in June. Excitement is off the charts, and more growth is in the plans.