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 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.
Special Olympics NY State Winter Games Returns to Rochester February 21-22, 2025
State Winter Games are returning to Rochester February 21 and 22. Come join us!
Special Olympics New York Announces Delegates for 2025 Capitol Hill Day DC
Special Olympics NY will join Special Olympics programs throughout the country in Washington, DC for Special Olympics Capitol Hill Day.
Our Top 10 Moments of 2024
What were our Top 10 moments of 2024? Find out in this blog post!
Meet Tommy Mooney – An Athlete Profile
Tommy Mooney embarked on his journey with Special Olympics NY at the age of 9 and has been actively involved in various sports for nearly 30 years.
YAC Summits: Inspiring the Next Generation of Inclusive Leaders
Youth Activation Committees are hard at work in the Capital District, New York City, Long Island, and more. Find out more here!
New York University Physical Therapy Program Commits to Educating Students About Working with Patients with IDD
NYU partnered with Special Olympics NY to bring awareness regarding treating people with intellectual disabilities to their PT students.
Public Schedule: Special Olympics New York State Fall Games Oct. 18–19
The Special Olympics New York State Fall Games is coming to Warren and Saratoga Counties this week. Check out the schedule!
Meet Julia Harris – An Athlete Profile
Julia became involved with Special Olympics a little over a decade ago. Pushing the boundaries and exploring new horizons has been her goal.