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17 June 2026

YMCA of Greater New York Celebrates 85 Rowe Scholars Program Graduates on College Decision Day

The YMCA of Greater New York hosted its 2026 College Decision Day at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City.
30 June 2023

Bank of America and the YMCA of Greater New York Unveil $1 Million Investment to Support New York City Teens’ College and Career Development

Major grant will boost the reach of YMCA’s Rowe Scholars program, creating a pipeline of economic mobility for young people. 94% of Rowe Scholars attend college with the support of the program.
16 June 2023

YMCA of Greater New York Raises $1.35 Million at Heroes of New York Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Stars including Leslie Odom Jr. and Grandmaster Flash gathered to benefit the Rowe Scholars program, the Y’s premier college access and career development offering
27 April 2023

U.S. Soccer Foundation & Coalition of YMCAs Team Up to Positively Improve the Health and Well-Being of 1 Million Youth by 2026

The U.S. Soccer Foundation and 16 YMCAs across the USA announced a joint campaign.
23 March 2023

Harlem YMCA Hosts 51st Annual bai Achievers in Industry Gala

Gala honored MSNBC President Rashida Jones, Con Edison
15 December 2022

YMCA of Greater New York Launches Center for Community Impact

Initiative will Elevate Essential Y Programs While Growing Partnerships to Strengthen Communities and Aid in NYC’s Continuing Recovery
12 December 2022

New York Knicks, YMCA of Greater New York, DYCD Expand Partnership, Announce Five More Free Basketball Clinics for Local Teens

Clinics will feature Knicks alumni and serve Saturday Night Lights participants
27 October 2022

YMCA of Greater New York Opens State-of-Art La Central YMCA in the South Bronx

Brand-new facility gives the Bronx second new YMCA in the last year
07 June 2022

YMCA of Greater New York Honors Heroes of New York at 46th Annual Dodge Dinner

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Dr. Wayne Riley, and MetLife Foundation recognized for their commitment to the Y’s mission during the pandemic
24 May 2022

YMCA of Greater New York Marks 170th Anniversary With Week of Community Events

NEW YORK, NY – On May 28, 1852, a group of 300 New Yorkers gathered together at Mercer Street Presbyterian Church in Greenwich Village and made a commitment to form the first YMCA in New York City.

23 May 2022

YMCA Teens Address NYC’s Challenges at the 16th Annual Teens Take the City Event

Youth-Led Year-Long Program Culminates in City Hall Event
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