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
Special Olympics New York Honors Katelyne Maroney with Rising Star Award
Special Olympics New York is proud to recognize Katelyne Maroney of New York City as the recipient of this year’s Rising Star Award, honoring her extraordinary dedication, leadership, and impact as a coach, advocate, and community leader.
Tri-County Law Enforcement Torch Run to Benefit Special Olympics New York on Monday, May 19
The Law Enforcement Torch Run will pass through Rockland, Westchester, and Putnam Counties Monday, May 19.
Special Olympics New York Unified Section 2 Basketball Championships to Take Place at MVP Arena May 27 – 30
Special Olympics NY Unified Basketball Championships for Section 2 will be held at MVP Arena from May 27 to May 30, 2025!
Special Olympics Athlete & Disability Advocate Honored by New York Alliance as She Fights for Equality in Public Transportation
Special Olympics New York Athlete Stephnie Speaker, 54, of Depew, recently received the 2025 Community Advocacy Award, which recognizes “individuals who make incredible contributions in the disability and human service community through their time, actions, talents and dedication.”
Pioneer and Special Olympics New York Host Unified Bocce Tournament
Pioneer Bancorp and Special Olympics NY joined forces to host a Unified Bocce Tournament. Read more in this article!
Special Olympics New York Celebrates Graduation of Regional Athlete Leadership Council in Central Region
Special Olympics New York proudly announces the graduation of its Regional Athlete Leadership Council in the Central Region.
Special Olympics New York Announces New Statewide Athlete Leadership Council
Special Olympics New York today announced the members of its new Statewide Athlete Leadership Council (ALC)
Applebee’s Restaurants to Support Special Olympics New York in Local “Law & Orders” Fundraiser
Next week, Applebee’s will team up with local law enforcement agencies to support Special Olympics New York.
Meet Will Smith: Is There Anything He Can’t Do?
Will Smith has accomplished so much as an athlete, coach, volunteer, staffer, and more at Special Olympics New York. Meet him in this post!
Special Olympics New York, Capital Region High Schools Celebrate Unity and Acceptance with “Opening Doors for Inclusion” Campaign
In high schools across the Capital Region, students are making a bold statement about the power of inclusion—one decorated door at a time.
Special Olympics New York Awarded $350,000 Grant from Golisano Foundation
Special Olympics New York was honored to receive a $350,000 grant from the Golisano Foundation. Learn more in this article.
Jeff Collins Earns the 2025 Golisano Health Leadership Award Presented by Special Olympics New York
Special Olympics New York is proud to present the 2025 Golisano Health Leadership Award to Jeff Collins, Executive Director of the Upstate New York Chapter of the American Diabetes Association.