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Governor Cuomo Proclaims March 6, 2020 “Special Olympics New York Day” In Honor of 50th Anniversary March 5th, 2020 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has proclaimed tomorrow, March 6, 2020 “Special Olympics New York Day” across the state!
Mohawk Honda & Mohawk Chevrolet Donate Two Brand-New Vehicles To Special Olympics New York March 4th, 2020
Job Readiness Collaboration Takes to the Field March 4th, 2020 A guest post from NYSID, Inc. about their new partnership with Special Olympics New York.
One Volunteer’s Story from the 2020 Winter Games March 2nd, 2020 Here's an amazing testimonial from Winter Games volunteer Savannah Taylor.
Glen Oak Announced as Official Training Center of Special Olympics New York Erie Golf Club February 25th, 2020
The Taft Foundation Supports Expansion of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools & Young Athletes Programs in New York City February 25th, 2020 The Taft Foundation recently awarded a $100,000 grant to Special Olympics New York to support the expansion of two signature programs.
Special Olympics New York Winter Games Comes to Rochester This Weekend February 19th, 2020 It all comes down to this. Approximately 1,000 athletes and coaches will travel to Rochester this weekend for the 2020 Special Olympics New York Winter Games.
First Ever Festival of Inclusion to Be Held in March February 13th, 2020
Special Olympics New York Kicks Off Unified Bowling Season at 62 High Schools February 12th, 2020
Special Olympics New York Advocates for Inclusion, Unified Sports, Health During Capitol Hill Day 2020 February 11th, 2020 Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman and Athlete Kathleen Maggi are leading a delegation of advocates today on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
Special Olympics New York Announces Return of State Fall Games After 5-Year Absence February 7th, 2020 Special Olympics New York and Glens Falls officials today announced the return of State Fall Games!
Nine Inspiring Stories from our 2020 Winter Games Athletes February 5th, 2020 The Special Olympics New York Winter Games are coming to Rochester on February 21 and 22 with more than 1,000 athletes and coaches from around the state going for the gold in six sports: Alpine & Cross Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Floor Hockey, Snowboarding, and Snowshoe.
How Key Clubs Are Helping to Fuel Special Olympics New York Competition January 27th, 2020 Each year, the Governor of the New York District of Key Club International chooses a project to support. For current Governor Camille Brock, that choice was Special Olympics New York.
New York’s Commitment to the Next Generation  January 6th, 2020 Special Olympics athletes are the champions of today. Over time, they have proven that they belong in our sports programs, our classrooms and our workplaces. In the process, they have created a new normal for the next generation of people with intellectual differences, one that will define the future of our communities in New York and globally. As we ring in our 50th anniversary year, Special Olympics New York plans to become bigger and better than we ever have been – and we are going to make New York the most inclusive state in the country while we’re at it.
Dr. Vincent Siasoco Earns the 2019 Special Olympics New York Golisano Health Leadership Award December 17th, 2019 Special Olympics New York’s preeminent recognition for health partners and individuals has been awarded to Dr. Vincent Siasoco, Metro Community Health Center’s Chief Medical Officer.
Meet Generation Unified December 11th, 2019 More than 8,200 students in 172 high schools across New York are leaders in the fastest growing sports movement in the world. Find out more in this article.
STATEMENT BY SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK PRESIDENT & CEO STACEY HENGSTERMAN ON UNIFIED SPORTS AMENDMENT December 10th, 2019 “On behalf of our athletes and partners in nearly 180 Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools across the state, thank you to the NYS Board of Regents for extending Unified Sports eligibility to students over age 19. 
NYS Council on Leadership & Student Activities Selects Special Olympics New York as Three-Year Charity Partner December 4th, 2019 The NYSCLSA has selected Special Olympics New York as its charity partner for three years, through academic year 2021-22.
Special Olympics New York Announces Creation of First-Ever Statewide Health Advisory Council December 2nd, 2019 Council to Spearhead Health Improvements for People with Disabilities in NY State Dr. Vincent Siasoco to Chair Council Special Olympics New York has announced its next major milestone in the field of health for people with disabilities: the formation of an official statewide Health Advisory Council.
Lowe’s Supports Special Olympics New York Headquarters Move with Donation of Time, Labor, Equipment November 20th, 2019 Lowe’s “Hero Project” Furnishes All-New Athlete Café with Appliances ALBANY, NY – When Lowe’s Niskayuna Store Manager Michael Wurst received a letter from Special Olympics New York seeking support for its new headquarters, the timing couldn’t have been better.
NEW YORK STATE INDUSTRIES FOR THE DISABLED, INC. (NYSID) TO SPONSOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK ATHLETE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM November 19th, 2019 Three-Year Strategic Partnership to Support Athlete Leaders & Provide Workforce Training New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. (NYSID) and Special Olympics New York today announced a three-year $90,000 sponsorship to support an expansion of the Special Olympics NY Athlete Leadership Program.
AUBURN DOUBLEDAYS ANNOUNCES FAN CONTEST TO HELP BRING BACK SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK FALL GAMES November 13th, 2019 Fans Who “Give $10, Get 10” on Social Media Entered To Win VIP Experience at Falcon Park AUBURN, NY – The Auburn Doubledays today announced a fan contest to help bring back Special Olympics New York State Fall Games.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK KICKS OFF 50th ANNIVERSARY WITH FIRST-EVER INCLUSION CUP October 18th, 2019 Expanded Access, Unified Sports Growth, Athlete Health To Drive Future of Country’s Largest Special Olympics Chapter President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman Launches Campaign To Support the Next Generation
SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK TO LAUNCH 50th ANNIVERSARY AT FIRST-EVER INCLUSION CUP SATURDAY October 16th, 2019 400 Athletes & Coaches from Across NYS to Compete in Soccer and Softball New York City, NY – Special Olympics New York President and CEO Stacey Hengsterman will launch a celebration of the statewide organization’s 50th anniversary and outline a vision for the future of the country’s largest Special Olympics chapter at Saturday’s first-ever Inclusion Cup at Randall’s Island Park in New York City.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK LAUNCHES “MEET YOUR MISSION” CAMPAIGN TO RECRUIT THE NEXT GENERATION OF COACHES October 2nd, 2019 Campaign Created in Partnership with Fingerpaint Albany, NY – Special Olympics New York today launched “Meet Your Mission,” a campaign designed to recruit and support the next generation of coaches to mentor its more than 67,000 athletes across the state. This multi-channel effort will appear on social media, the web, and in print collateral.