| Meet Tommy Mooney – An Athlete Profile |
November 18th, 2024 |
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 |
November 4th, 2024 |
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 |
October 28th, 2024 |
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 |
October 15th, 2024 |
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 |
October 10th, 2024 |
Julia became involved with Special Olympics a little over a decade ago. Pushing the boundaries and exploring new horizons has been her goal. |
| Special Olympics New York Partners with NYS DMV for Custom License Plates |
October 2nd, 2024 |
Special Olympics NY is partnering with the NYS DMV to provide custom branded license plates to New York State Residents. |
| Meet Matthew Schuster – An Athlete Profile |
October 2nd, 2024 |
Matthew Schuster is Champion within a Champion and has been an athlete of Special Olympics NY for over three decades. |
| Meet Athlete Alyssa O’Connor – An Athlete Corner Profile |
September 26th, 2024 |
A journey of inclusion - Alyssa and her involvement with Unified Champion Schools (UCS) and Special Olympics NY. |
| Special Olympics New York Joins the Nation of Lifesavers |
September 24th, 2024 |
Special Olympics New York prioritized staff certification at the organization’s 2024 annual summit this week in Albany. |
| New York Jets and Special Olympics New York to Launch High School Unified Flag Football League in New York City |
September 24th, 2024 |
The New York Jets and Special Olympics New York have announced the launch of a High School Unified Flag Football League in New York City. |
| Tully’s Good Times Restaurants to Support Special Olympics New York in Local “Law & Orders Night” Fundraiser |
September 23rd, 2024 |
Tully’s Good Times Restaurants will team up with law enforcement agencies to support Special Olympics New York. |
| 13 New York State Schools Earn National Banner Status |
September 23rd, 2024 |
Special Olympics NY President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman announced that 13 schools have been named National Banner Unified Champion Schools. |
| Glens Falls to Host 2024 Special Olympics New York State Fall Games October 18-19 |
September 18th, 2024 |
Special Olympics New York and the Glens Falls community today announced the 2024 State Fall Games will be held in and around Glens Falls. |
| New School Year Brings Expanded Opportunities to Play Unified |
September 5th, 2024 |
With a new school year underway, Special Olympics New York is proud to be working with more schools than ever before |
| Jefferson County Lieutenant Shaun Cuddeback to Run 7 Marathons in 7 Days to Fundraise for Special Olympics New York |
August 20th, 2024 |
Special Olympics New York is honored to have lieutenant Shaun Cuddeback raising funds for its 2025 World Games Delegation. |
| Special Olympics World Games Turin 2025 Delegation Announced |
August 20th, 2024 |
Special Olympics NY today announced that 23 athletes, partners, and coaches have been selected as members of Special Olympics USA. |
| Cheektowaga High School Students Join Special Olympics Youth Ambassador Program |
August 19th, 2024 |
Victoria Deane and Angelo Sanetick of Cheektowaga High School will represent Special Olympics NY as members of the 2024-2026 class of Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors |
| Go for the Gold Returns on August 9th |
August 5th, 2024 |
Go for the Gold returns to a Dunkin' near you on August 9, 2024! Find out how you can support our athletes in this article. |
| Meet Athlete Thierno Diop – An Athlete Corner Profile |
July 30th, 2024 |
Thierno, a Unified Champion Schools Athlete based in NYC, has been actively engaged with Special Olympics for four years, participating in basketball and soccer as an athlete while attending 721M as a high school student. |
| Meet Athlete Ryan Goldacker – An Athlete Corner Profile |
July 30th, 2024 |
Ryan is a graduate of Cazenovia High School, where he played Unified Sports. He is also an Athlete Leadership Council Member and 3-season Special Olympics athlete of 26 years. |
| PBS to Broadcast Special Olympics New York State Winter Games Feature Ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics |
July 26th, 2024 |
Special Olympics New York and WCNY are proud to present an hour-long special on PBS ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics. |
| Special Olympics New York Vaulted by Broadview Donation Based on Paris 2024 Team USA Medal Count |
July 23rd, 2024 |
Broadview Federal Credit Union announced today that it will celebrate Team USA’s Olympic success by supporting the talented athletes of Special Olympics New York. |
| Special Olympics New York Unified Pair and Coach to Compete in the 2024 MLS Unified All-Star Game in Columbus, Ohio |
July 22nd, 2024 |
Our athletes are thrilled to join the 2024 Special Olympics Unified All-Star Game at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio! |
| Statement by Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman on Golisano Institute |
June 21st, 2024 |
"Tom Golisano’s most recent investment in health equity for people with disabilities is nothing short of groundbreaking." |
| Public Schedule: Special Olympics New York State Summer Games June 14 & 15 |
June 10th, 2024 |
More than 1,200 Special Olympics NY athletes and coaches will visit Broome and Tompkins Counties for Summer Games, June 14 & 15. |