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
New York Giants, Special Olympics New York Kick Off Unified Flag Football League for Section I of NYSPHSAA High Schools at MetLife Stadium
Special Olympics New York Unified athletes and partners enjoyed the opportunity of a lifetime at MetLife Stadium.
Glens Falls to Host 2025 Special Olympics New York State Fall Games October 17 & 18
Special Olympics New York and the Glens Falls community today announced that the 2025 State Fall Games will be held on October 17 and 18.
Special Olympics New York Sends Delegation of 15 to National Softball Competition
Softball players from New York State will take on the national competition at the Special Olympics North America (SONA) Softball Championship.
9 New York High Schools Earn National Recognition for Unified Sports
Special Olympics NY today announced that nine New York high schools have earned national banner recognition.
Special Olympics New York Named as Finalist in 5th Annual NYC Imagine Awards
Special Olympics NY is a finalist for the 5th Annual NYC Imagine Awards, which acknowledge some of NYC innovative nonprofit organizations.
Special Olympics New York Sending 10 Athletes and Unified Partners to Special Olympics North America Golf Championship
Ten Special Olympics New York athletes and Unified partners are ready for a competition like no other: The 2025 Special Olympics North America Golf Championship.
Stacey Hengsterman Named 2025 Father Peter Young Award Recipient
Stacey Hengsterman has been named the 2025 recipient of the Father Peter Yong Award by The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
Special Olympics New York Announces Utica as Host of State Summer Games 2026-2028
Special Olympics New York, Utica University and community leaders today announced that the Utica community will host the Special Olympics New York State Summer Games for the next three years.
Special Olympics New York Launches Campaign to Recruit Coaches, Facilities, and Sponsors for New Training Clubs in NYC
Special Olympics New York today announced the launch of a digital campaign to recruit passionate coaches, welcoming facilities, and mission-driven sponsors to create new training clubs for athletes with intellectual disabilities in the five boroughs.
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.
