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
New York City Region Unified Pair Azizbek Rasabov and Joseph A. Bernardo IV Named Special Olympics New York Athletes of the Month for April
Special Olympics New York and NY Able are pleased to congratulate Unified pair Azizbek Rasabov and Joseph A. Bernardo IV on being named the April 2024 Athletes of the Month.
Special Olympics New York launches “Impact Club” during National Volunteer Month
Special Olympics New York is launching a new volunteer club as charity organizations across the country celebrate National Volunteer Month this April.
Genesee Region Alpine Skier Paige Ditzel Named Special Olympics New York Athlete of the Month for March
Special Olympics New York and NY ABLE are pleased to congratulate Paige Ditzel on being named the March 2024 Athlete of the Month.
Golisano Foundation Pledges $175,000 Grant to Special Olympics New York
Special Olympics New York is honored to once again partner with the Golisano Foundation in expanding Unified Sports access to students in the Western, Genesee, and Central Regions
Special Olympics New York Board of Directors Welcomes New Members
Special Olympics New York recently welcomed six new members to its Board of Directors.
Special Olympics New York and Jersey Mike’s Team Up for Third Consecutive Day of Giving on March 27th
Special Olympics New York is pleased to announce that 36 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations around the state will participate in the Day and Month of Giving campaigns for the third consecutive year.
Public Schedule: Special Olympics New York State Winter Games Feb. 23 & 24 in Syracuse
The 2024 Special Olympics New York State Winter Games will take place in Syracuse next weekend.
Special Olympics New York Announces Partnership with NHL, NY Islanders and Islanders Children Foundation
The New York Islanders have pledged to support various forms of adaptive hockey on Long Island with a multi-year financial commitment.
Special Olympics New York Sends Delegation of Six to Capitol Hill Day in Washington, D.C.
Representatives from Special Olympics New York will join dozens of Special Olympics programs throughout the state today in the nation’s capital for the program’s annual “Capitol Hill Day.”
Special Olympics New York Announces 2024 Coach of the Year Nominees
Special Olympics New York is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2024 Coach of the Year Award.
Volunteers Needed: Special Olympics New York State Winter Games in Syracuse Feb. 23 & 24
More than 500 Special Olympics New York athletes and coaches from throughout the state will be in Syracuse February 23 & 24 for the 2024 State Winter Games.
Governor Hochul Includes $1M Increase for Special Olympics New York in FY 2025 Executive Budget Proposal
Read the full statement from our CEO in this post.