The past 20 months have demonstrated, more than ever before, that after-school programs for our children are not a luxury, but a necessity. And the time has come for our city to commit itself to providing quality, free after-school programs to all children and families who seek it, in the schools they attend. [read more]

“Miss Bunna Cupcake dreams of being young enough to ride rollercoasters again.

The problem is, now that she’s over 80 years old the attendants at the amusement park will not let her ride her favorite rides.

But, Miss Bunna Cupcake is determined to relive this special experience from her youth – even if it costs her.”

*This story was created by an AMAZING group of 8-12 year olds in New York in collaboration with award-winning author, Jesse Byrd, via a workshop powered by the non-profit New York Edge. Click here to pre-order your copy!

New York Edge, the city’s largest provider of after-school programs, surprised a teacher in Jamaica with a “Thank You Meal” from McDonald’s on Oct. 16. 

Kadianne Gordon, a dance teacher at P.S./I.S. 116Q, was presented with an award by Evelyn Garcia, supervisor of the McDonald’s restaurant at 181-25 Hillside Ave. Garcia thanked Gordon on behalf of McDonald’s and delivered free breakfast meals for the class. [read more]

Listen below to New York Edge CEO, Rachael Gazdick, discuss the importance of afterschool programming with 1010 WINS.

The pioneering DJ and Rock The Bells have teamed up to benefit New York Edge, a non-profit that serves underprivileged students in NYC. [read more]

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CEO Rachael Gazdick says New York Edge concentrated on providing a vast range of activities — arts and sports, chess and robotics, cooking and career readiness. A fair at the end of the program will highlight students’ achievements. [read more]

New York Edge, which runs after-school and summer programs, kicked off the program with a Read-a-thon. Authors and illustrators met virtually with students to talk about books on Thursday. [read more]