{"id":40554,"date":"2026-05-30T17:37:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T17:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=40554"},"modified":"2026-05-30T17:37:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T17:37:40","slug":"mayor-mamdani-launches-interactive-website-connecting-young-new-yorkers-to-free-and-low-cost-summer-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/40554","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Mamdani launches interactive website connecting young New Yorkers to free and low-cost summer programs"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWYORK: Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani launched \u201cSummer in N.Y.C\u201d, a new interactive website designed to connect young New Yorkers with free and low-cost summer programming in their neighborhoods and across the city.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The website allows users to search by age, ZIP code, interests and travel distance, helping families find activities ranging from painting classes to basketball leagues, soccer programs, and other extracurricular opportunities. It also includes information about free summer meals and free citywide FIFA World Cup watch parties and celebrations.<\/p>\n

The launch is part of the Mamdani administration\u2019s broader, whole-of-government approach to keep young New Yorkers safe and engaged during the summer months.<\/p>\n

When school lets out and temperatures rise, access to structured activities and community spaces become even more important.<\/p>\n

Last week, Mayor Mamdani released a video conversation with three members of True 2 Life, a Staten Island-based organization within the City’s Crisis Management System, which uses evidence-based intervention and peer mentorship to prevent violence and address its root causes.<\/p>\n

The conversation highlighted the stories of New Yorkers impacted by gun \u2013violence who are now working to protect the next generation.<\/p>\n

This summer, the Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS), in partnership with DYCD and community-based organizations across the city, is implementing a coordinated Summer Safety Plan focused on preventing youth violence and expanding opportunities for young people.<\/p>\n

Through the City\u2019s Crisis Management System, credible messengers and outreach teams will increase engagement in neighborhoods most impacted by violence, with enhanced mediation efforts, extended evening programming, youth listening events, and rapid-response activations during high-risk periods and large gatherings. The plan also expands access to safe spaces, mentorship, recreation, and workforce opportunities to ensure young New Yorkers are connected to positive supports throughout the summer months.<\/p>\n

\u201cToo often, we tell young people what not to do \u2013 but don\u2019t tell them what they\u00a0should<\/em>\u00a0do. This website is about connecting kids and teens to programs they\u2019ll actually be excited about \u2013 whether that\u2019s basketball, photography, music or art \u2014 and making it easy for families to find opportunities close to home. With summer fast approaching, we are using every tool available to keep young New Yorkers safe, listened to rather than lectured at, and surrounded by community,\u201d said\u00a0Mayor Zohran Mamdani.<\/p>\n

\u201cSummer is a time for making the core memories that shape us. It\u2019s a time for exploration, growth and fun for every young person in our City. Delivering that means providing safe, meaningful, and free opportunities in all corners of the five boroughs and making them accessible. We created Summer in NYC to put young people just a click away from favorite and new hobbies, experiences, and connections along with critical life skills such as conflict management and emotional regulation. More importantly, we\u2019re going to be listening to young people themselves throughout the summer, centering them in the decisions we make about how to support them and their development,\u201d said\u00a0Deputy Mayor for Community Safety Renita Francois.<\/p>\n

\u201cKeeping our kids safe, healthy, and engaged is a priority for the Mamdani Administration this summer,\u201d said\u00a0Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Dr. Helen Arteaga.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe launch presents youth and teens across New York City with an easy-to-use tool that will help identify youth-centered programs that promote fitness, spur creativity, and even offer spaces to explore self-care and prioritize their mental health. This innovative resource is just one of several steps we’re taking to ensure the safety and well-being of New York’s youngest\u2014and making sure they have a fun summer in the process.\u201d<\/p>\n

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