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

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.
Special Olympics NY Sends Delegation of 23 to Italy for World Games
Ready to meet all 23 members of our 2025 Special Olympics World Games delegation? Find out more in this article.
Public Schedule: Special Olympics NY State Winter Games Feb. 21–22
The 2025 Special Olympics New York State Winter Games will return to Rochester, Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 22.
Special Olympics New York Selected As 2024-25 Grantee of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
Thanks to a generous grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, Special Olympics NY can expand funding for transportation, facility cost, and incentives at their biggest competitions.
Special Olympics New York Announces 2025 Outstanding Coach of the Year Nominees
Special Olympics NY unveils the 2025 Outstanding Coach of the Year Award finalists. The winner will be announced at Opening Ceremonies.