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
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."
Public Schedule: Special Olympics New York State Summer Games June 14 & 15
More than 1,200 Special Olympics NY athletes and coaches will visit Broome and Tompkins Counties for Summer Games, June 14 & 15.
Hudson Valley Region Powerlifting Athlete Domenick Wolf Named Special Olympics New York Athlete of the Month for June
Special Olympics New York and NY ABLE are pleased to congratulate Domenick Wolf on being named the June 2024 Athlete of the Month.
Special Olympics New York Announces Nominees for 2024 Athlete of the Year Award
Special Olympics New York today announced nine candidates—one from each region of the state—who have been nominated for the distinguished title of 2024 Athlete of the Year.
450 Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics New York State Summer Games in Ithaca June 14 & 15
1,200 Athletes & Coaches from Across NYS to Compete in 8 Sports
The largest statewide Special Olympics New York competition of the year will return to Ithaca June 14 & 15, for the third consecutive year.
Getting to Know the Games Organizing Committee
What is a Games Organizing Committee and what does it do? Find out in this blog post!