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

NYC Leadership Council to Host 20th Annual Summer Social
The Summer Social is a culmination of the year-round efforts at Special Olympics New York, a celebration of all that the athletes and the organization have achieved.
Team New York Returns Home After Inspiring Week at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Team New York has returned home after an unforgettable week at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, where 82 athletes and Unified partners proudly represented New York on the national stage.
Queens High School Develops Sports Media Program
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
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
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
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
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
Our bocce athletes are headed to USA Games! Meet them in this post.
Jacqueline Colone Goes for Gold at USA Games
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
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
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
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.