Y Perspectives

Thank You to the Volunteers Who Make Programs Possible
One August evening dozens of volunteers convened in the Y's newly renovated auditorium for a dinner...
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The Y Receives Inclusion Champion Award
We are committed to taking an inclusive approach to ensure that all children, regardless of ability...
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My Time at the Y as a Social Work Intern
I’ve had an invaluable experience as a social work intern at the Y. Not only was I lucky enough to have...
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Mayor de Blasio Proclaims June 8, 2017 is the Y of Washington Heights & Inwood Day
June 7 the Y received a very special proclamation from Mayor Bill de Blasio. In honor of our centennial,...
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Our Centennial Celebration with World-Renowned A Cappella Group the Maccabeats
In honor of the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood’s 100th anniversary, internet sensation...
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Full-Day Pre-K for All at the Y
Through an award from the New York City Department of Education, the Y Early Childhood Department is...
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Be Me Welcomed the Australian Consul-General
Play Rugby USA Arranged the Visit to the Y's After School Program Last week the Y's Be Me: After...
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The Birth of Solnechniy Krug at the Y
Together with Genesis Philanthropy Group’s generous help and with guidance from the Jewish Education...
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No Seniors, No Budget
On May 3, four members from the Center for Adults Living Well @ the Y participated in LiveOn NY’s 22nd...
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Inaugural Spring Break Basketball Invitational
During the April spring break, the Y opened it's doors in a unique and unprecedented way. We hosted...
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A Night Different from All Other Nights
This year we got an early start to Passover. On Wednesday, April 5 PJ Library Cooks and Creates, Y Beginnings...
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The Challenge and Blessing of Giving
Last month when we celebrated Purim, our thoughts turned to “tzedakah" -- giving to the poor -- one...
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Costume Change: A Purim Coin Drive
For a holiday measured by costumes and general silliness, at the Y we take our Purim obligations pretty...
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Gloria Clavijo Turns 80, Celebrates with her Students
“Amazing!” exclaimed Gloria Clavijo, a member of the Center for Adults Living Well (CALW), the Y's program...
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Hanukkah and Washington Heights: These are Two of My Favorite Things
There has been a convergence of local fame brewing in the neighborhood and it is time to recognize this...
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Renovations for Improved Services: Updates to the Y's Kitchen and Auditorium
This past summer, the Y broke ground on its next phase of renovations. This includes a gut renovation...
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Why I Love Sukkot
There is no other holiday on the Jewish or Gregorian calendar that combines child-like adventurism with...
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Why Round Challah for Rosh Hashanah?
I always remember my bubbe’s challah from when I was a little boy. Throughout the year she would braid...
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Remembrance and Goals for the New Year
We are just fresh off of the 2016 Summer Olympics. The Olympics represent many different things for...
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SYEP Program Grows Nearly 20%
We successfully closed out the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for 2016! We enrolled an additional...
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Bubbie's Kitchen on the Go
While technically they never leave the grounds, the campers taking the Bubbie’s Kitchen activity at...
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