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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

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.
Our Top 10 Moments of 2023
With 2023 winding down, our Top 10 began! See our greatest moments in this post.
Special Olympics New York to Host First-Ever Floorball Tournament Saturday in NYC
The first-ever Special Olympics New York regional floorball tournament will be held at Javits Center in New York City Saturday.
Floorball Makes its Debut in New York City
Floorball is making its Special Olympics New York debut this winter. Learn more about our new sport in this article.
Guilderland High School Receives National Banner Recognition from Special Olympics
Guilderland High School was recognized nationally by Special Olympics as a Unified Champion School, which demonstrates a commitment to inclusion by GHS and the Guilderland Central School District.
Special Olympics New York Announces “Athlete of the Month” Series in Partnership with NY ABLE
Special Olympics New York and NY ABLE are pleased to announce the launch of an all-new Athlete of the Month program to highlight the achievements and character of individuals with and without disabilities participating in Special Olympics programs throughout the state.
Delaware North Partners with Special Olympics New York to Grow Unified Sports in Schools
Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman and Delaware North Chief Corporate Affairs officer Jack McNeill today announced a 4-year, $100,000 partnership to grow Unified Sports and inclusion in local schools.
Public Schedule: 2023 Special Olympics New York State Fall Games Oct. 19 – Oct. 21
Fall Games is here! See the schedule in this article.
Special Olympics New York Welcomes Care Design NY as Sponsor of Health & Wellness Forums
Special Olympics New York is pleased to announce that their Virtual Health & Wellness Forums will now be sponsored by Care Coordination Organization Care Design NY and Partners Health Plan.
Statement by Special Olympics New York CEO on National Institutes of Health (NIH) Healthcare Designation
"This week, people with disabilities were officially designated as a population with health disparities by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of the most influential health agencies in the world. This is a significant milestone that will propel Special Olympics’ critical work in healthcare forward."
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