| New School Year Brings Expansion of Special Olympics Unified Bocce in Western New York |
August 31st, 2023 |
Starting this year in Special Olympics New York’s Western Region, eight new schools will join four returning to offer Unified Bocce to their students. |
| Bringing Inclusion to Your Workplace |
August 22nd, 2023 |
Corporations, take notice: Special Olympics New York is ready to bring inclusion to your workplace in a fun, engaging way that benefits the community you serve! |
| Special Olympics New York Seeks Community Hosts for State Games |
August 22nd, 2023 |
Special Olympics New York today announced that it is accepting bids from communities interested in hosting its signature State Summer Games and State Winter Games annually from 2025 to 2027. |
| Dunkin’ to Host “Go for the Gold” Fundraising Event at Capital District Region Restaurants to Benefit Special Olympics New York |
August 17th, 2023 |
America’s favorite stop for coffee and baked goods will team up with Special Olympics New York to raise awareness and funds for local athletes at numerous participating Dunkin’ locations in the Capital Region during the annual “Go for the Gold” event. |
| Dunkin’ Hosts “Go for the Gold” Event and Central & Southern Tier New York Restaurants to Benefit Special Olympics New York |
August 8th, 2023 |
Dunkin’ today partnered with Special Olympics New York for the “Go for the Gold” charitable campaign, which raises awareness and funds for the many athletes it supports in the community. |
| Delta Sonic Car Washes Announce Change Roundup to Benefit Special Olympics New York |
August 2nd, 2023 |
Special Olympics New York is pleased to announce a new fundraising partnership with Delta Sonic Car Wash locations in three regions of New York State. |
| One Coach’s Experience at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games |
August 1st, 2023 |
Special Olympics New York staff member Chris Hughes volunteered at World Games in Berlin, Germany. Read all about his experience in this blog post! |
| Special Olympics World Games Greatest Hits |
July 11th, 2023 |
The 2023 Special Olympics World Games may be over—but we’ve got memories to last a lifetime. In this article, we collected our greatest hits from eight days in Berlin and gathered them all in one place. |
| Growing an Inclusive New York: Strategic Planning Progress In Year One |
June 27th, 2023 |
In 2022, Special Olympics New York set the most ambitious goals for growth in its 50+ year history with the launch of the Strategic Plan: Growing an Inclusive New York 2022-2025. Now, one year later, we’re checking our work. |
| Special Olympics New York Announces First 50/50 Raffle to Fund State Games for Athletes |
June 22nd, 2023 |
Special Olympics New York today announced the launch of its first online 50/50 raffle. Proceeds from the raffle will directly impact the number of athletes able to attend State Fall Games competitions over the next year. |
| Ask the Experts: Special Olympics New York Reps Available for Interviews as World Games Take Place in Berlin June 17-25 |
June 16th, 2023 |
Special Olympics New York is proud to offer the following experts for media interested in learning more about World Games. |
| Special Olympics 2023 World Games Spotlight: Stacey Weimer |
June 13th, 2023 |
Stacey Weimer is headed to Special Olympics World Games 2023 in Berlin, Germany! Meet her in this post. |
| Updated Public Schedule: Special Olympics New York State Summer Games |
June 7th, 2023 |
The largest statewide Special Olympics New York competition of the year is coming to Ithaca this week. |
| Special Olympics New York Announces 2023 Athlete of the Year Nominees |
June 5th, 2023 |
Special Olympics New York is pleased to announce nine finalists for the 2023 Athlete of the Year Award. |
| Special Olympics New York Gymnastics Program Continues to Fly to Great Heights |
May 31st, 2023 |
It's a tale of two gymnasts! Athlete Maddie Csont sat down with coach Marlene Michels to discuss coaching, gymnastics, career highlights, and more. |
| Retired Border Patrol Agent Jeff Wilson to Represent New York at Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany |
May 31st, 2023 |
Retired Border Patrol Agent Jeff Wilson, of Western New York, was selected to represent the state in Berlin, Germany for the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) “Final Leg” that will lead into Opening Ceremonies of the 2023 Special Olympics World Games. |
| Special Olympics 2023 World Games Spotlight: Sean O’Rourke |
May 30th, 2023 |
Sean O’Rourke is headed to Berlin for Special Olympics World Games 2023. Meet him in this article. |
| 400 Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics New York State Summer Games in Ithaca June 9 & 10 |
May 17th, 2023 |
The largest statewide Special Olympics New York statewide competition of the year is coming to Ithaca June 9 & 10. More than 800 athletes and coaches from throughout the state will be in the area for State Summer Games June 9 & 10 for competition in 7 sports: Basketball, Bowling, Gymnastics, Powerlifting, Swimming and Tennis. |
| Special Olympics New York President & CEO Applauds State Leaders for Choosing to Include |
May 3rd, 2023 |
Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman today applauded Governor Kathy Hochul, Disabilities Committee Chairman Senator John W. Mannion and their colleagues in the Senate and Assembly for renewing the state’s commitment to Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools. |
| Special Olympics New York Announces $50,000 Partnership with GEICO |
May 3rd, 2023 |
Special Olympics New York is pleased to announce an expanded new partnership with GEICO Philanthropic Foundation. GEICO has donated $25,000 in Long Island/New York City and $25,000 in the Western Region, for a total of $50,000. |
| Special Olympics New York Awards St. Bonaventure Professor with Highest Honor for Health Professionals |
April 27th, 2023 |
Dr. Claire Watson Received the Award at Unified Basketball Event on Campus Today
St. Bonaventure, NY – Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman today presented the Golisano Health Leadership Award to Dr. Claire Watson, St. Bonaventure assistant professor and founding director of the University’s Public Health, Health Science, and Master of Public Health programs. |
| Taking the Lead: How Special Olympics New York Athletes Learned Leadership Skills from West Point Cadets |
April 24th, 2023 |
Several of our Regional Athlete Leadership Council Members recently learned leadership skills from West Point cadets. Learn more in this article! |
| Celebrating Women’s History Month 2023 |
March 29th, 2023 |
March is Women's History Month, so there's no better time to spotlight some of the most dedicated women in our community. |
| New York City Public Schools Partners With Special Olympics NY to Expand Access to Sports for Students With Disabilties |
March 27th, 2023 |
Today Mayor Eric Adams, Schools Chancellor David C. Banks, and Special Olympics NY President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman announced an expanded partnership. |
| Local Special Olympics New York Athlete & Coach Earn National Honors |
March 16th, 2023 |
Special Olympics New York today announced that a local coach and athlete have each earned national honors from Special Olympics North America. |