| Special Olympics New York State Winter Games Returns to Syracuse Feb. 24 & 25 |
January 25th, 2023 |
Our State Winter Games return to Syracuse on Feb. 24 & 25. |
| New York Competitors Selected for 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany |
January 19th, 2023 |
Nineteen New York athletes, unified partners, and coaches have earned the opportunity of a lifetime with Special Olympics USA. |
| Expanding the Reach of Young Athletes with the YMCA |
January 18th, 2023 |
We've partnered with YMCAs in our Western Region to bring Young Athletes to a wider audience. Learn more in this article! |
| Special Olympics New York Expands Web Accessibility for People with Disabilities |
January 17th, 2023 |
Special Olympics New York today announced that its website, specialolympicsNY.org, is more accessible as the result of a new partnership with accessiBe, a market leader in web accessibility. |
| Our Top 10 Moments of 2022 |
January 1st, 2023 |
What a year it was for Special Olympics New York! See the highlights in this article. |
| Polar Plunge Weekend in Buffalo Raises a Record-Setting $450,000 for Special Olympics New York |
December 16th, 2022 |
We raised a record-setting $450,000 at the 2022 Buffalo Polar Plunge! |
| More Than Sports: Special Olympics New York Taught Me To Lead |
November 21st, 2022 |
How has Special Olympics New York changed Maddie Csont's life? Learn all about it in her article. |
| Special Olympics New York State Fall Games Returns to Glens Falls This Weekend |
October 19th, 2022 |
The State Fall Games are coming! Here are the details. |
| Leading by Example: Celebrating Inclusion with Unified Youth Leadership Summits |
October 12th, 2022 |
We invited students from New York City and the Capital District, respectively, to work together at two leadership summits. Learn about them in this article! |
| How Quick Response Stepped Up for Special Olympics New York |
September 30th, 2022 |
Since last year’s Fall Games in Glens Falls, Quick Response has been offering thorough sanitization services at all our State Games. Learn more in this article. |
| Special Olympics New York President & CEO Makes the Case for Greater Inclusion in NYC Schools |
September 21st, 2022 |
Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman today provided testimony for the NYC Council’s Committee on Education. |
| Special Olympics New York Sending Two Teams to Special Olympics North America Softball Championship |
September 16th, 2022 |
The Long Island Yankees and Genesee Valley Splash are ready for a competition like no other: the 2022 Special Olympics North America Softball Championship. |
| Glens Falls to Host 2022 Special Olympics New York State Fall Games October 21-22 |
September 14th, 2022 |
Special Olympics New York and the Glens Falls community today announced that the 2022 State Fall Games will be held in and around Glens Falls Oct. 21-22, 2022. |
| Corning-Painted Post High School Earns National Recognition as Leader in Creating an Inclusive School Community |
September 12th, 2022 |
Corning-Painted Post High School has earned National Banner status in recognition of its leadership in creating an inclusive school community. |
| Shenendehowa High School Earns National Recognition as Leader in Creating an Inclusive School Community |
September 12th, 2022 |
Shenendehowa High School has earned National Banner status in recognition of its leadership in creating an inclusive school community. |
| The Summer Showcase Series Rides On |
August 25th, 2022 |
For the first time in our 52-year history, Special Olympics New York is celebrating the Summer Showcase Series. |
| How Niagara Falls is Building a Unified Community |
August 20th, 2022 |
Niagara Falls exemplifies the Unified Sports movement in so many ways. In this article, let’s examine their commitment to inclusion at various levels—and how other communities might replicate their success. |
| Inspiring Inclusion with a Unified Sports Day |
August 5th, 2022 |
Want to see the power of Unified Sports first-hand? Try a Unified Sports Day. |
| Special Olympics New York & CEK RN Consulting, Inc. Partner to Provide Local Athletes with Free Health Coaching |
July 22nd, 2022 |
Special Olympics New York and CEK RN Consulting, Inc. (CEK) today announced a partnership to ensure that local athletes with intellectual disabilities have access to CEK’s signature client services. |
| Special Olympics New York Kicks Off First-Ever Summer Equestrian Series for Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities |
July 12th, 2022 |
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| Guest Blog Post: Going for the Gold |
June 29th, 2022 |
Get an inside look at Summer Games 2022 in this article by Grace Collins, Ithaca College Class of 2022. |
| Special Olympics New York State Summer Games Comes to Ithaca This Weekend |
June 23rd, 2022 |
Summer Games 2022 comes to Ithaca, New York this weekend! |
| Volunteers Urgently Needed for Special Olympics New York State Games in Ithaca on June 25 |
June 16th, 2022 |
With its largest statewide competition of the year just one week away, Special Olympics New York today renewed its call to the Ithaca community for volunteers. |
| Team New York Travels to Disney for 2022 Special Olympics USA Games This Weekend |
June 1st, 2022 |
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| Volunteers needed for Special Olympics NY State Summer Games in Ithaca June 24 – 25, 2022 |
May 16th, 2022 |
Local Leaders and Athletes Invite the Community to Get in on the Games Action |