Free swim lessons for kids at YMCA! Here’s the scoop.
A handful of NYC YMCA locations in all five boroughs are offering free swim lessons to children this spring. Read more…
Seasoned law firm gains new partners, new name
Michael Gervasi, James Thomson and Leslie Kasegrande have become partners in the new firm to be known as Scamardella, Gervasi, Thomson & Kasegrande, PC. Gervasi is chairman of the South Shore YMCA board of directors and is a member of the board of directors of the Richmond County Bar Association. Read more…
YMCA’s Rowe Scholars Program enriches education at Port Richmond High School
There is an educational enrichment program on Staten Island that's really making a difference in the lives of young people. Since 2010, Port Richmond High School students have been offered the opportunity to participate in the Y Rowe Scholars Program, an elite enrichment program, funded by the YMCA of Greater New York. Read more…
Families engage in interactive science activities at City of Science
An interactive scientific exploration, hosted by World Science Festival and Con Edison, was open to Staten Islanders of all ages on Sunday at the South Shore YMCA, Eltingville. Read more…
Drug deactivation pouches: New weapon in war against drugs
The drug epidemic on Staten Island is at an all-time high, and local elected officials are constantly looking for a solution to the ongoing problem. Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals has donated 10,000 drug deactivation pouches, which will provide a safe and responsible means of disposing prescription medicine that is often abused and misused. The pouches will be distributed free through Delco Drugs and Specialty Pharmacy, located at 3833 Richmond Ave., as well as the YMCA's South Shore and North Shore locations. Read more…
Local lawmakers: From fitness challenge to e-waste recycling
From the Total Fitness Challenge to grants for e-waste recycling, a recap of what some local lawmakers have been up to recently includes securing state funding for the YMCA's Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards at several branches across New York City. Read more…
Donated Water Headed to Flint, MI
The South Shore YMCA collected bottled water throughout the week for residents of Flint, Michigan. A group of teens are leading the Y's effort to bring relief to Flint residents as they deal with the crisis. The drove out to Michigan to deliver the water. Read more…
Miss NY preps for Miss America Pageant
NY1 recently featured a "day in the life" of Miss New York 2015 Jamie Lynn Macchia. Her daily routine includes working out with her trainer at the South Shore YMCA. Read more…
6 free events for kids: St. George Day, Whistlin’ Wolves and more
Staten Island YMCA is celebrating Healthy Kids Day with free community events, featuring activities such as Tae Kwon Do, basketball, swimming, arts & crafts, nutrition information and much more, to motivate and teach families how to develop a healthy routine at home. "We'll encourage kids to stay physically and intellectually active all summer long, and give families tips they can easily replicate at home. It's free and open to the community." said Anita Harvey, senior executive director of the Staten Island YMCA . Read more…
Spring break fun for Staten Island kids: Street games, trampolines, art camp
School's out for the week of April 6 and after a long, cold winter, the kids will be itching to get moving and out of the house. The Island culturals have come up with some pretty nifty things to do indoors and out -- for fun, creativity, learning -- but no tests. Both the Broadway and South Shore YMCA offer spring break camps. Read more…
