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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
City Hawks Striving for Another USA Games Soccer Championship
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Meet NYC powerlifter Barrett An in this article!
Special Olympics New York Earns Four-Star Charity Navigator Rating
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
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.