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New York Edge CEO, Rachael Gazdick, speaks with 1010 WINS

Posted on: September 30th, 2021 by New York Edge No Comments

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

Crain’s People on the Move

Posted on: August 24th, 2021 by New York Edge No Comments

Kool Herc Celebrates Hip-Hop’s Birthday

Posted on: August 12th, 2021 by New York Edge No Comments

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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New York Students Get an Extra Dose of Learning and Fun

Posted on: August 2nd, 2021 by New York Edge No Comments

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]

Summer Camp With an ‘Edge’ for Students – NBC New York

Posted on: June 23rd, 2021 by New York Edge No Comments

New Initiative Encourages Kids to Read, Write in NYC

Posted on: June 14th, 2021 by New York Edge No Comments

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]

New York City Students Prepare for a Busy Summer of Catching Up

Posted on: June 14th, 2021 by New York Edge No Comments

The New York City Department of Education has acknowledged how difficult the past year has been for students as they’ve navigated remote learning, discrepancies in access to technology, and the general uncertainty of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. [read more]

Whitestone educator honored for commitment to students during Teacher Appreciation Week

Posted on: May 10th, 2021 by New York Edge No Comments

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, a local McDonald’s owner honored a Whitestone educator for New York Edge — the city’s largest provider of after-school programming — for her unwavering commitment to her students and their families, particularly amid the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Megan Basaldua, who teaches visual arts and literacy at P.S. 193, and her students were surprised on Wednesday, May 5, with McDonald’s meals from owner/operator Patrick Miller and Councilman Paul Vallone who joined in the celebration. [read more]

New York Edge Hosts Virtual Summer Camp Job Fair

Posted on: May 6th, 2021 by New York Edge No Comments

New York Edge, the city’s largest school-based after-school and summer provider, will be hosting a virtual job fair for paid summer camp counselor positions.

The Woodside-based organization is seeking candidates over the age of 18 to interview with recruiters with job opportunities available across all five boroughs. [read more]