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Yesterday we lost a dear and beloved member of the Y family, Rita Rosenthal. In her 108 years she held many titles: Holocaust survivor, German

Hands were clapping when the New York School of Irish Step Dance performed for the Center for Adults Living Well (CALW) on Sunday, March 10.

On Tuesday, November 20, the Center for Adults Living Well @ the Y staff were grateful to have had the opportunity to provide 150 seniors

Last week The New York Times published a moving article about Y member and Wien House resident Yana Gilchenok. The piece, part of the newspaper’s

Last week the Y was thrilled to launch Bigs in Blue — a partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City (BBBS of

The board of directors, staff, and members of the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood express our deep sorrow to our brethren at Tree of

Washington Heights and Inwood families raising Jewish children now have more opportunities to participate in Jewish life, thanks to a grant recently awarded to the

This summer Camp Twelve Trails, the Y’s day camp for children 5-16 years old in Pearl River, launches a new fellowship program aimed at positively

In the fourth year of the Y’s SONYC program at Columbia Secondary School, we’ve rallied our program around the theme “Better Together.” As a campus

One of the most ironic aspects of the Passover Seder is the supposedly simple command of Passover: retelling the Exodus story. The whole point of

Upper Manhattan Jewish Community Rallies to Provide Needed Supplies Following Hurricane Maria’s devastating blow to Puerto Rico, island residents are facing a long road to

Last year, the parent of a former Hudson Cliffs Baseball League player and a Camp Twelve Trails camper, addressed UJA-Federation of New York to share

For 106 years The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund has provided direct assistance to those who are struggling. The Y is pleased that for

Hanukkah is considered one of the top three most observed Jewish holidays in the United States. Yet, for a seemingly significant holiday in the American

Have you ever seen preschoolers in a garden? At that age, it is a truly magical time of exploration and investigation where young children see,

At the Y, we love to welcome neighbors of all ages – from expectant families with babies on the way, to adults celebrating birthdays age

In order to meet the needs of our patrons, last year the Y began renovations on our kitchen and auditorium. To the delight of all,

What is at the core of Rosh Hashanah? Yes, it is one of the most widespread Jewish holidays celebrated in the United States. Most people

Twenty years ago when gang violence and drugs were running rampant through Washington Heights, one young man named Miguel found a safe haven in the

Camp Twelve Trails’ inclusion program focuses on meeting the needs of all our campers by providing a supportive and caring environment. Teen Adventures, our teen

One August evening dozens of volunteers convened in the Y’s newly renovated auditorium for a dinner in their honor. Staff members hosted the event to