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
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.
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.