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
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics New York is celebrating its 40-year anniversary in New York and around the world.
A Yonkers Original: NYC Regions Joe Barca Celebrates 40 Years with the Law Enforcement Torch Run
Meet Joe Barca, one of Special Olympics New York's most beloved Law Enforcement Torch Runners, in today's post.
Play Unified. Live Unified.
What does Unified Sports really mean to our athletes and their families? Get the perspective of our President & CEO in this post!
Nicholas Kenzie Swims Toward Gold at USA Games
Western Region Athlete Nicholas Kenzie is ecstatic to travel to Minneapolis this June where he’ll make his USA Games debut in the pool!
Special Olympics New York Hosts Inaugural Inclusive Health Fest for New and Current Special Olympics Athletes
This event will take place on Saturday, June 6th from 11AM – 2PM at the Utica University Sports Dome. Come join us!
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!