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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
Social Distancing Doesn’t Feel Good. We Know. April 8th, 2020
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
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
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
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
Special Olympics New York Kicks Off Unified Bowling Season at 62 High Schools February 12th, 2020
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.
Special Olympics New York Announces Return of State Fall Games After 5-Year Absence February 7th, 2020 Special Olympics New York and Glens Falls officials today announced the return of State Fall Games!
Nine Inspiring Stories from our 2020 Winter Games Athletes February 5th, 2020 The Special Olympics New York Winter Games are coming to Rochester on February 21 and 22 with more than 1,000 athletes and coaches from around the state going for the gold in six sports: Alpine & Cross Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Floor Hockey, Snowboarding, and Snowshoe.