| Guest Blog Post: “Unified Sports Changed My Life” |
March 22nd, 2022 |
PJ Benesh from Horseheads High School wrote about his experience playing Unified. Read all about it in this essay. |
| Even Champions Need Champions: Special Olympics New York CEO Testimony Highlights Opportunities for Inclusion Within New York City Schools |
March 21st, 2022 |
New York City, NY – Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman today highlighted a need for greater inclusion of students with disabilities in New York City schools, submitting testimony for a preliminary budget hearing of the New York City Council’s Committee on Education. |
| Enhance. Expand. Empower. Join the Special Olympics Movement to Grow an Inclusive New York |
March 14th, 2022 |
We have taken everything we knew from our first 50 years as one of the country’s largest Special Olympics chapters, added the incredible lessons learned throughout the most devastating health pandemic of our lifetime, and created a plan to be the best version of ourselves that we can be: for our current athletes and for those we have yet to meet. |
| Special Olympics New York Launches Strategic Plan to Double Athlete Participation, Grow Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion |
March 7th, 2022 |
Country’s Largest State Chapter Aims to Reach 71,000 Athletes with Life Changing Programs by 2025
NYC Targeted for Growth in Response to Urgent Need Among People with Intellectual Disabilities |
| Jersey Mike’s Subs “Month of Giving” Campaign to Support Special Olympics USA Games Athletes |
March 1st, 2022 |
Jersey Mike’s Subs franchises throughout the state are dedicating support for Team New York this March during the company’s 12th annual “Month of Giving” campaign. |
| Onondaga County Becomes Lead Sponsor of Upcoming Special Olympics New York State Winter Games in Syracuse |
February 14th, 2022 |
Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman today announced that in addition to hosting the State Winter Games in Syracuse later this month, Onondaga County has emerged as lead sponsor, allocating $15,000 of legislative support to offset the nonprofit’s cost for the Games. |
| Newark High School Students Join Special Olympics New York for 2022 Capitol Hill Day |
February 11th, 2022 |
Four Newark High School students and their Unified Sports coach joined Special Olympics New York leaders this week for 2022 Capitol Hill Day. |
| SEFCU to Make Donation to Special Olympics New York for Every Medal Won by USA Olympic Team |
February 3rd, 2022 |
SEFCU will donate to Special Olympics NY for every medal won by the USA at the 2022 Winter Olympics. |
| Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics New York State Winter Games in Syracuse, Feb. 25 – 26, 2022 |
January 27th, 2022 |
Local Leaders and Athletes Invite the Community to Get in on the Games Action
Syracuse, NY – Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman, State Senator John W. Mannion, Onondaga County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II and local Special Olympics athletes today announced that Syracuse will host the 2022 State Winter Games Feb. 25 – 26 at sporting venues throughout the area. |
| Special Olympics New York and Advance Care Alliance of New York (ACA/NY) Partner to Promote & Provide Health Care Equity in New York |
January 21st, 2022 |
Special Olympics NY and ACA/NY have announced a new partnership aimed at tackling health disparities for people with disabilities. |
| Special Olympics New York Announces Virtual Competition for Floor Hockey Skills and Snowshoe |
January 13th, 2022 |
While the Omicron variant has sparked a resurgence of Covid-19 cases, the team at Special Olympics New York hasn’t stayed idle. They’ve created a new virtual opportunity for athletes all over the state. |
| Bowling for Family: How Newark Unified Promotes Inclusion Every Day |
January 13th, 2022 |
How do three pairs of siblings, with each pair having one sibling with a disability and one without, play on the same team at the same school? Unified Sports is how. And the school: Newark High. |
| Roundup for Special Olympics New York Comes to Jersey Mike’s Locations Across Long Island |
January 12th, 2022 |
This January, to kick off a new year of giving, Jersey Mike’s Subs throughout Long Island will offer their customers an opportunity to support Special Olympics New York athletes and programs by rounding up their change at the cashier. |
| Inclusive Health: Strong Minds Program Introduced at Unified Champion Schools |
January 5th, 2022 |
Special Olympics NY brought the Strong Minds program to more than 200 students in several Genesee and Western Region Unified Champion Schools. |
| The Top 10 Moments of 2021 |
January 3rd, 2022 |
Happy New Year! Before we look ahead to 2022, let's look back at 2021. We enjoyed countless amazing moments, but here at 10 of our absolute favorites. Enjoy! |
| New York Sports Clubs Donates Gym Space and Time to Special Olympics New York Athletes |
December 15th, 2021 |
Though the Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted the lives of Special Olympics New York athletes, it hasn’t prevented them from training. Thanks to New York Sports Clubs (NYSC), local athletes practice in state-of-the-art New York City facilities. |
| Special Olympics New York Celebrates Partnership with Stewart’s Holiday Fund |
November 29th, 2021 |
With the giving season just around the corner, Special Olympics New York is pleased to announce its selection as one of the beneficiaries of the Stewart’s Holiday Fund. |
| Athlete John Cronin, Co-Founder of John’s Crazy Socks, Surpasses $100,000 in Donations to Special Olympics New York |
November 22nd, 2021 |
Special Olympics New York Athlete John Cronin recently celebrated the milestone of donating more than $100,000 to Special Olympics New York. |
| Special Olympics New York State Fall Games Returns to Glens Falls This Weekend |
October 19th, 2021 |
500 Athletes from Across New York to Compete in 7 Sports Saturday
Media Also Invited to Athlete Press Conference Thursday & Opening Ceremonies Friday |
| 9 Inspiring Stories from Our 2021 Fall Games Athletes |
October 10th, 2021 |
We'd like to share the stories of nine athletes, one from each region, and their preparation for the State Fall Games. Enjoy! |
| 200 Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics New York State Fall Games October 22 & 23 In and Around Glens Falls |
October 7th, 2021 |
Special Olympics New York is seeking 200 volunteers for its upcoming State Fall Games. Learn more in this article. |
| Leading the Inclusion Revolution in Fashion |
October 5th, 2021 |
Be Brave is functional, fashionable sportswear designed for athletes of all abilities. Learn more about this incredible project in this article. |
| Special Olympics New York Coach Spotlight: Eric DeCarlis |
September 29th, 2021 |
Great coaching requires passion, dedication, commitment, and more than a little time to spare. Just ask Central Region coach Eric DeCarlis. |
| Case Study: How the University at Albany Built a Unified Campus |
September 13th, 2021 |
More and more colleges across the state are working with Special Olympics New York to bring their campuses into the Inclusion Revolution. The University at Albany has an excellent blueprint. |
| Champion of Inclusion: Amsterdam High School Earns Highest Special Olympics Recognition Ahead of 2021-22 School Year |
September 9th, 2021 |
Special Olympics New York and the Greater Amsterdam School District today announced that Amsterdam High School has achieved National Banner status. |