| Law Enforcement Torch Run 2020: Making a Difference, One Athlete at a Time |
June 30th, 2020 |
Special Olympics New York recently caught up with Trooper Heidi Riley, who was among the first to purchase LETR 2020 t-shirts for athletes, covering the costs of all 50 athletes in Olean, NY who participate in the annual Trooper Ross Riley Torch Run named after her late husband. |
| Unified Champion School Spotlight: Churchville-Chili High School |
June 11th, 2020 |
Churchville-Chili School District, which serves approximately 4,250 students in grades K-12 in Monroe County, introduced Special Olympics Unified Basketball at the high school in 2015 and added Unified Bowling in 2019. |
| Special Olympics New York Announces First-Ever Sports Season at Home |
May 28th, 2020 |
Special Olympics New York today announced the first Sports Season At Home in its 50-year history. |
| Special Olympics New York President & CEO Submits Open Letter to Reimagine New York Education Advisory Council |
May 27th, 2020 |
Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman recently submitted an Open Letter to members of the Reimagine New York Education Advisory Council, urging them to endorse the Special Olympics Unified Champion School strategy as they shape the future of the state’s education system. |
| Special Olympics New York Announces “Bonus Week” of Virtual Training for Athletes Provided by Capital District YMCA |
May 21st, 2020 |
Special Olympics New York today announced a “bonus week” of virtual training for its athletes and community provided by Capital District YMCA. |
| Special Olympics New York Launches Resources for Young Athletes to Use at Home |
April 28th, 2020 |
Special Olympics New York today announced the release of a series of videos and supporting materials for children ages 2-7 and their families to stay active and healthy at home while formal Young Athletes programming throughout the state is suspended. |
| Statement by Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman on COVID-19 Outbreak in NYC Group Homes |
April 9th, 2020 |
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| Social Distancing Doesn’t Feel Good. We Know. |
April 8th, 2020 |
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| Special Olympics New York Holds “May ONE Mile” to Celebrate Inclusion & Community |
April 8th, 2020 |
Special Olympics New York today announced the “May ONE Mile,” a virtual walk to celebrate inclusion and bring the community together. |
| President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman Earns “2020 Above & Beyond Award” |
March 25th, 2020 |
Congratulations to Stacey Hengsterman for earning the "2020 Above & Beyond Award"! |
| Special Olympics New York Cancels State Summer Games |
March 25th, 2020 |
Special Olympics New York today announced the cancellation of its signature State Summer Games. |
| How RIT’s Photo Department Electrified the Special Olympics NY Winter Games |
March 24th, 2020 |
The RIT photography department helped make our Winter Games in Rochester something special. Learn more in this article. |
| Special Olympics New York “Going Virtual” with Launch of New Health & Fitness Program for Athletes Monday, March 23 |
March 19th, 2020 |
Special Olympics New York today announced the launch of a eight-week virtual program to keep its 67,000 athletes healthy, fit and engaged while formal sports training and competition is suspended. |
| Consul General of the United Arab Emirates New York Joins Special Olympics New York Board of Directors |
March 12th, 2020 |
His Excellency Abdalla Shaheen has joined the Special Olympics New York Board of Directors. |
| Special Olympics New York Suspends Training & Competition to Protect Athletes, Prevent Spread of Coronavirus |
March 10th, 2020 |
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| Governor Cuomo Proclaims March 6, 2020 “Special Olympics New York Day” In Honor of 50th Anniversary |
March 5th, 2020 |
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has proclaimed tomorrow, March 6, 2020 “Special Olympics New York Day” across the state! |
| Mohawk Honda & Mohawk Chevrolet Donate Two Brand-New Vehicles To Special Olympics New York |
March 4th, 2020 |
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| Job Readiness Collaboration Takes to the Field |
March 4th, 2020 |
A guest post from NYSID, Inc. about their new partnership with Special Olympics New York. |
| One Volunteer’s Story from the 2020 Winter Games |
March 2nd, 2020 |
Here's an amazing testimonial from Winter Games volunteer Savannah Taylor. |
| Glen Oak Announced as Official Training Center of Special Olympics New York Erie Golf Club |
February 25th, 2020 |
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| The Taft Foundation Supports Expansion of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools & Young Athletes Programs in New York City |
February 25th, 2020 |
The Taft Foundation recently awarded a $100,000 grant to Special Olympics New York to support the expansion of two signature programs. |
| Special Olympics New York Winter Games Comes to Rochester This Weekend |
February 19th, 2020 |
It all comes down to this. Approximately 1,000 athletes and coaches will travel to Rochester this weekend for the 2020 Special Olympics New York Winter Games. |
| First Ever Festival of Inclusion to Be Held in March |
February 13th, 2020 |
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| Special Olympics New York Kicks Off Unified Bowling Season at 62 High Schools |
February 12th, 2020 |
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| Special Olympics New York Advocates for Inclusion, Unified Sports, Health During Capitol Hill Day 2020 |
February 11th, 2020 |
Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman and Athlete Kathleen Maggi are leading a delegation of advocates today on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. |