| Queens High School Develops Sports Media Program |
June 30th, 2026 |
The P811Q Sports Media program is more than just a few teenagers sitting at their desks while a camera rolls. Learn more here! |
| A Sneak Peek at New Era Cap’s Custom Hat Design |
June 26th, 2026 |
Special Olympics New York has been partnering with the New Era Cap Foundation for the past 4 years to design the official cap of Fall Games. |
| How Guilderland Cultivated One of the Most Inclusive Communities in the State |
June 26th, 2026 |
On Friday, June 26th, 2026, a senior class of Unified athletes and partners will graduate from Guilderland High School with a demonstrated commitment to inclusion. For many of them, that commitment didn’t just begin in high school—it continued. |
| Greg Peron: From LETR to Photography |
June 24th, 2026 |
After 30 years spent serving and protecting with the New York State Police, Greg Peron has found a new way to give back: through the lens of a camera. |
| Orange County Unified Bowlers Eager to Compete in USA Games |
June 23rd, 2026 |
Bowlers Natalya Camacho of Florida and Eric Maurin of Pine Bush aim to strike gold at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota this week. |
| A Whole New World for Unified Bocce Players |
June 22nd, 2026 |
Our bocce athletes are headed to USA Games! Meet them in this post. |
| Jacqueline Colone Goes for Gold at USA Games |
June 22nd, 2026 |
Jacqueline Colone has been part of the Special Olympics community since she was just 8 years old, and over the past 22 years, sports have helped shape her confidence, friendships, and love for competition. |
| Father’s Day Celebration Came Early for the Massaro Family |
June 15th, 2026 |
Jack Massaro of the Hudson Valley Region is headed to USA Games! Meet him and see what makes him such a fierce competitor in this article. |
| Coach Spotlight: Lori-Jean Farrell Heads to USA Games with Free Lightning Bocce Team |
June 15th, 2026 |
For Lori-Jean Farrell, the journey to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games has come full circle. Find out why in this post! |
| Law Enforcement Torch Run Celebrates 40 Years of Impact Through Dedicated Volunteers Like Jessica Ellithorpe |
June 10th, 2026 |
As the Law Enforcement Torch Run marks its 40th anniversary in support of Special Olympics, dedicated volunteers across New York continue to carry forward a mission built on inclusion, community, and support for athletes. |
| A Brotherhood Built to Last: Finger Lakes Aces Prepare for USA Games in Minnesota |
June 10th, 2026 |
The Finger Lakes Aces are headed to USA Games! Learn more about what makes them special in this article. |
| City Hawks Striving for Another USA Games Soccer Championship |
June 4th, 2026 |
The City Hawks are headed back to USA Games! Meet them and see if they can repeat their performance in this article. |
| Public Schedule: Special Olympics New York State Summer Games June 5-6 |
June 1st, 2026 |
The 2026 Special Olympics New York State Summer Games are coming to Oneida County June 5-6. Check out everything happening! |
| Special Olympics New York Announces 2026 Athlete of the Year Nominees |
May 31st, 2026 |
Albany, NY – Special Olympics New York today announced nine finalists for the 2026 Athlete of the Year Award. The winner will be revealed at State Summer Games in Utica, during Opening Ceremonies Friday, June 5, at Utica University! |
| Wildcats Basketball Team Sprinting Into Special Olympics USA Games |
May 31st, 2026 |
New York City's Wildcats basketball team is headed to Minnesota for the Special Olympics USA Games! Meet them in this article. |
| After Conquering Sharks, a Confident Passero Heads to USA Games |
May 28th, 2026 |
Matthew Passero is headed to USA Games in Minnesota! Find out what makes him special and what he's looking forward to in this article. |
| Carrying the Flame: The Legacy of John “Pre” Prewasnicak and 40 Years of LETR |
May 27th, 2026 |
As the Law Enforcement Torch Run celebrates 40 years in New York and around the world, one of its most beloved ambassadors leaves behind a legacy carried forward by the athletes, officers, and families he inspired. Retired Rochester Police Department Lieutenant John “Pre” Prewasnicak passed away unexpectedly just days after interviewing for this story. |
| Special Olympics New York Announces $225,000 Grant from The Taft Foundation to Expand Sports Offerings in New York City |
May 22nd, 2026 |
Special Olympics New York today announced it has received a $225,000 grant from The Taft Foundation to support the expansion of its life-changing sports programming throughout New York City |
| Special Olympics New York Unified Basketball Championships MVP Arena May 16-22 |
May 15th, 2026 |
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 |
May 14th, 2026 |
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 |
May 12th, 2026 |
Meet NYC powerlifter Barrett An in this article! |
| Special Olympics New York Earns Four-Star Charity Navigator Rating |
May 12th, 2026 |
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 |
May 12th, 2026 |
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 |
May 4th, 2026 |
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 |
May 4th, 2026 |
Meet Joe Barca, one of Special Olympics New York's most beloved Law Enforcement Torch Runners, in today's post. |