News
Keep up with the latest news, updates and developments in each of our regions and across the state.
Media Contact:
Casey Vattimo, cvattimo@nyso.org , @CVattimo
Keep up with the latest news, updates and developments in each of our regions and across the state.
Media Contact:
Casey Vattimo, cvattimo@nyso.org , @CVattimo
Glens Falls to Host 2024 Special Olympics New York State Fall Games October 18-19
Special Olympics New York and the Glens Falls community today announced the 2024 State Fall Games will be held in and around Glens Falls.
New School Year Brings Expanded Opportunities to Play Unified
With a new school year underway, Special Olympics New York is proud to be working with more schools than ever before
Jefferson County Lieutenant Shaun Cuddeback to Run 7 Marathons in 7 Days to Fundraise for Special Olympics New York
Special Olympics New York is honored to have lieutenant Shaun Cuddeback raising funds for its 2025 World Games Delegation.
Special Olympics World Games Turin 2025 Delegation Announced
Special Olympics NY today announced that 23 athletes, partners, and coaches have been selected as members of Special Olympics USA.
Cheektowaga High School Students Join Special Olympics Youth Ambassador Program
Victoria Deane and Angelo Sanetick of Cheektowaga High School will represent Special Olympics NY as members of the 2024-2026 class of Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors
Go for the Gold Returns on August 9th
Go for the Gold returns to a Dunkin' near you on August 9, 2024! Find out how you can support our athletes in this article.
Meet Athlete Thierno Diop – An Athlete Corner Profile
Thierno, a Unified Champion Schools Athlete based in NYC, has been actively engaged with Special Olympics for four years, participating in basketball and soccer as an athlete while attending 721M as a high school student.
Meet Athlete Ryan Goldacker – An Athlete Corner Profile
Ryan is a graduate of Cazenovia High School, where he played Unified Sports. He is also an Athlete Leadership Council Member and 3-season Special Olympics athlete of 26 years.
PBS to Broadcast Special Olympics New York State Winter Games Feature Ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics
Special Olympics New York and WCNY are proud to present an hour-long special on PBS ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Special Olympics New York Vaulted by Broadview Donation Based on Paris 2024 Team USA Medal Count
Broadview Federal Credit Union announced today that it will celebrate Team USA’s Olympic success by supporting the talented athletes of Special Olympics New York.
Special Olympics New York Unified Pair and Coach to Compete in the 2024 MLS Unified All-Star Game in Columbus, Ohio
Our athletes are thrilled to join the 2024 Special Olympics Unified All-Star Game at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio!
Statement by Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman on Golisano Institute
"Tom Golisano’s most recent investment in health equity for people with disabilities is nothing short of groundbreaking."