The Stonewall Uprising
The 1960s were steeped with important demonstrations involving minority groups standing up for their rights. Along with the Civil Rights Movement, the Stonewall Uprising in New York City laid the groundwork for legislative victories to come. Also referred to as the Stonewall Riots, the Stonewall Uprising, sparked on June 28, 1969, was the result of […]
Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas!
Sunday, June 18 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM Eldridge Street between Division & Canal Streets In its 22nd year, the Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Street Festival is a celebration of the diverse cultures that make up our Lower East Side and Chinatown community. Experience the spirit of this ever-changing neighborhood and the immigrant […]
14Y Family and Youth PRIDE Celebration Day
Saturday, June 24 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Seeing My Friends with My Heart and Soul 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM | Juan-Balloon Twisting 11:30 AM | Ordinarily Extraordinary with Mariko Iwasa 1:00 PM | TruDee’s Rainbow Ribbon Blessing 2:00 PM | Drag Story Hour in English 3:00 […]
Older Americans Month
“With age, art and life become one.” Georges Braque, 20th Century painter What is Older Americans Month? It is said that it’s important to honor and respect our elders. Honoring older adults is just as important, which is why Older Americans Month, celebrated in May, is very special. Older Americans Month is all about acknowledging […]
Creative Expression Bridges Generations
You’ve probably heard it said, “Growing old is not for the faint of heart,” and it’s true that there are many challenges for older adults as they navigate the aging process. For many there is the loss of independence, diminished physical ability, and age discrimination, not to mention the additional challenges of isolation, ridicule, stereotypes, […]
The 14Y & Sirovich Center for Balanced Living
I’m Gabby, a Marketing and Communications intern at the 14 Street Y through PENCIL, a nonprofit that connects New York City students with professional opportunities. I’ve been learning firsthand about all of the programs that the 14th Street Y offers to the community, and I was really impressed by the scope of programs created for […]
Hearing Loss Awareness
Since Oscar winner CODA raised the bar for portrayals of people with disabilities last year, and International Week of Deaf People is in September, I would like to discuss hearing loss, which is a noteworthy disability. Hearing loss is a condition in which any part of the ear doesn’t work. This is common in elderly […]
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Upon joining the 14Y Marketing and Communications team as summer interns, we began to explore the various programs the 14Y offers its community—from young children to older adults. As marketing interns, it’s important that we get to know 14Y programs and learn how to talk about our programs to community members like you! As we […]
From LA to Israel: Iris Bahr and What Inspired “See You Tomorrow”
Coming August 1-7 to the 14Y Theater is LABA Humor Fellow Iris Bahr, the award-winning star of Dai (enough) and recurring roles on Hacks, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and her original series Svetlana. See You Tomorrow is a funny and poignant exploration of love, loss, bureaucracy, culture shock and resilience as Iris upends her life to […]
Special Memories with Dad
Father’s Day is on June 19, and I would like to discuss wonderful memories I have shared with my father. One of them was the time my dad took me on a trip to Istanbul from January 5-11, 2013, as a gift after I graduated college prep. Needless to say, there are few things more […]