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 Announces Partnership with NHL, NY Islanders and Islanders Children Foundation
The New York Islanders have pledged to support various forms of adaptive hockey on Long Island with a multi-year financial commitment.
Special Olympics New York Sends Delegation of Six to Capitol Hill Day in Washington, D.C.
Representatives from Special Olympics New York will join dozens of Special Olympics programs throughout the state today in the nation’s capital for the program’s annual “Capitol Hill Day.”
Special Olympics New York Announces 2024 Coach of the Year Nominees
Special Olympics New York is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2024 Coach of the Year Award.
Volunteers Needed: Special Olympics New York State Winter Games in Syracuse Feb. 23 & 24
More than 500 Special Olympics New York athletes and coaches from throughout the state will be in Syracuse February 23 & 24 for the 2024 State Winter Games.
Governor Hochul Includes $1M Increase for Special Olympics New York in FY 2025 Executive Budget Proposal
Read the full statement from our CEO in this post.
Our Top 10 Moments of 2023
With 2023 winding down, our Top 10 began! See our greatest moments in this post.
Special Olympics New York to Host First-Ever Floorball Tournament Saturday in NYC
The first-ever Special Olympics New York regional floorball tournament will be held at Javits Center in New York City Saturday.
Floorball Makes its Debut in New York City
Floorball is making its Special Olympics New York debut this winter. Learn more about our new sport in this article.
Guilderland High School Receives National Banner Recognition from Special Olympics
Guilderland High School was recognized nationally by Special Olympics as a Unified Champion School, which demonstrates a commitment to inclusion by GHS and the Guilderland Central School District.
Special Olympics New York Announces “Athlete of the Month” Series in Partnership with NY ABLE
Special Olympics New York and NY ABLE are pleased to announce the launch of an all-new Athlete of the Month program to highlight the achievements and character of individuals with and without disabilities participating in Special Olympics programs throughout the state.
Delaware North Partners with Special Olympics New York to Grow Unified Sports in Schools
Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman and Delaware North Chief Corporate Affairs officer Jack McNeill today announced a 4-year, $100,000 partnership to grow Unified Sports and inclusion in local schools.
Public Schedule: 2023 Special Olympics New York State Fall Games Oct. 19 – Oct. 21
Fall Games is here! See the schedule in this article.