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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.

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.

Four Newark High School students and their Unified Sports coach joined Special Olympics New York leaders this week for 2022 Capitol Hill Day.

SEFCU will donate to Special Olympics NY for every medal won by the USA at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

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 NY and ACA/NY have announced a new partnership aimed at tackling health disparities for people with disabilities.

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.

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.

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.

Special Olympics NY brought the Strong Minds program to more than 200 students in several Genesee and Western Region Unified Champion Schools.

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!

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.