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
Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics New York State Summer Games June 5-6 in Oneida County
The 2026 Special Olympics New York State Summer Games are coming to Oneida County June 5-6 in what will be the largest statewide sporting event offered for athletes with intellectual disabilities of the year.
Making An Impact at Capitol Hill Day with East Aurora High School
This year, students and faculty from East Aurora High School attended Special Olympics Capitol Hill Day. Read all about it!
New York City Sending Powerful Delegation to USA Games in June
New York City will be well-represented at Special Olympics USA Games, with two teams and a powerlifter set to compete. Meet them all in this post!
Central New York Officer Barry Banfield Selected to Carry Flame of Hope at 2026 USA Games
Barry Banfield will run the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota this June. Meet him in this post!
USA Games Spotlight: Megan Brazell
Central Region athlete Megan Brazell is gearing up to represent New York State at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games this June!
Western Region’s Kevin Anderson Prepares to Go for Gold at 2026 USA Games
As a dedicated coach with Special Olympics NY, Kevin Anderson has spent over a decade shaping athletes’ lives in golf, swimming, and bocce.
Hornets and Riverview Otters Capture Gold in Top Divisions at Basketball Competition Opener at UMSV
The Wildcats are headed to the USA Games in Minnesota in June, so they’re accustomed to playing at a high level. Meet them in this post!
Staten Island Program Finds That Cornhole Hits the Spot for Athletes and Parents Alike
Learn all about Staten Island's newest program, a cornhole team, in this article!
Applebee’s Restaurants to Support Special Olympics New York in Local “Law & Orders” Fundraiser
Applebee’s is teaming up with local law enforcement agencies to support Special Olympics New York.
Coach Spotlight: Lisa Bocchino Builds a Culture of Inclusion Through Unified Champion Schools
For over a decade, Coach Lisa Bocchino of New Hyde Park has been a driving force behind the growth of Unified Champion Schools on Long Island.
How RPI Delivers a Highlight of the Summer Sports Season, Again and Again
Student-run and always amazing. Find out what makes our annual RPI basketball competition so special in this story.
Leading and Learning: An ALC Opportunity in Michigan
For Billy Seide and Jill Warner, athlete leadership is an essential aspect of the Special Olympics movement. That’s why they were selected to attend the first‑ever Special Olympics North America Regional Athlete Congress earlier this March.