| Special Olympics New York State Summer Games Returns to Ithaca June 20 & 21 |
June 12th, 2025 |
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 |
June 2nd, 2025 |
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 |
May 30th, 2025 |
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 |
May 29th, 2025 |
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 |
May 27th, 2025 |
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 |
May 27th, 2025 |
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 |
May 22nd, 2025 |
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 |
May 18th, 2025 |
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 |
May 15th, 2025 |
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 |
May 13th, 2025 |
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 |
May 12th, 2025 |
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 |
May 12th, 2025 |
Special Olympics NY and the Fredonia Central School District today announced that Fredonia High School has achieved national banner status. |
| Special Olympics New York Honors Katelyne Maroney with Rising Star Award |
May 9th, 2025 |
Special Olympics New York is proud to recognize Katelyne Maroney of New York City as the recipient of this year’s Rising Star Award, honoring her extraordinary dedication, leadership, and impact as a coach, advocate, and community leader. |
| Tri-County Law Enforcement Torch Run to Benefit Special Olympics New York on Monday, May 19 |
May 5th, 2025 |
The Law Enforcement Torch Run will pass through Rockland, Westchester, and Putnam Counties Monday, May 19. |
| Special Olympics New York Unified Section 2 Basketball Championships to Take Place at MVP Arena May 27 – 30 |
April 30th, 2025 |
Special Olympics NY Unified Basketball Championships for Section 2 will be held at MVP Arena from May 27 to May 30, 2025! |
| Special Olympics Athlete & Disability Advocate Honored by New York Alliance as She Fights for Equality in Public Transportation |
April 28th, 2025 |
Special Olympics New York Athlete Stephnie Speaker, 54, of Depew, recently received the 2025 Community Advocacy Award, which recognizes “individuals who make incredible contributions in the disability and human service community through their time, actions, talents and dedication.” |
| Pioneer and Special Olympics New York Host Unified Bocce Tournament |
April 18th, 2025 |
Pioneer Bancorp and Special Olympics NY joined forces to host a Unified Bocce Tournament. Read more in this article! |
| Special Olympics New York Celebrates Graduation of Regional Athlete Leadership Council in Central Region |
April 8th, 2025 |
Special Olympics New York proudly announces the graduation of its Regional Athlete Leadership Council in the Central Region. |
| Special Olympics New York Announces New Statewide Athlete Leadership Council |
April 7th, 2025 |
Special Olympics New York today announced the members of its new Statewide Athlete Leadership Council (ALC) |
| Applebee’s Restaurants to Support Special Olympics New York in Local “Law & Orders” Fundraiser |
April 2nd, 2025 |
Next week, Applebee’s will team up with local law enforcement agencies to support Special Olympics New York. |
Meet Will Smith: Is There Anything He Can’t Do? |
April 1st, 2025 |
Will Smith has accomplished so much as an athlete, coach, volunteer, staffer, and more at Special Olympics New York. Meet him in this post! |
| Special Olympics New York, Capital Region High Schools Celebrate Unity and Acceptance with “Opening Doors for Inclusion” Campaign |
March 27th, 2025 |
In high schools across the Capital Region, students are making a bold statement about the power of inclusion—one decorated door at a time. |
| Special Olympics New York Awarded $350,000 Grant from Golisano Foundation |
March 10th, 2025 |
Special Olympics New York was honored to receive a $350,000 grant from the Golisano Foundation. Learn more in this article. |
| Jeff Collins Earns the 2025 Golisano Health Leadership Award Presented by Special Olympics New York |
March 10th, 2025 |
Special Olympics New York is proud to present the 2025 Golisano Health Leadership Award to Jeff Collins, Executive Director of the Upstate New York Chapter of the American Diabetes Association. |
| Special Olympics NY Sends Delegation of 23 to Italy for World Games |
February 27th, 2025 |
Ready to meet all 23 members of our 2025 Special Olympics World Games delegation? Find out more in this article. |