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Hanukkah, the festival of light, comes on the darkest days of the year. Whether due to the waning crescent moon as the winter solstice approaches, or the consistently dark headlines,…

The 14th Street Y has really been our community for the past four years. We feel very lucky that we stumbled upon the Y and continue to maintain a very…

I feel comfortable here. I’ve had so many different jobs and experiences, but at this one I feel like I can be myself, express myself, and grow. The 14th Street…

I work at La MaMa, a theater company in the neighborhood in an administrative role, but I also perform in the repertory company. I’ve been at La MaMa since about…

I’m British and moved to New York two years ago, so I’ve sought out community in other ex-pats. I’m also Jewish, and have formed a little connection with the Jewish…

My first memory at the 14th Street Y was when I was in kindergarten. I was coming from my school to the After School program, and I was new. This counselor,…

I find community in my life on the stage. When I tell a story to a room full of strangers, I hope to have an impact on their life and…

We moved to Stuyvesant Town and were looking for a place to take classes and meet other parents, and a neighbor recommended the 14th Street Y. We started with our…

My name is Zachary Elder. I am 22 years old right now and I live right here in New York City. I’m a member here and I’m a two-time X-Game…

I feel really lucky in that I’ve actually worked kind of in every department at the 14th Street Y. I started as an intern, I think maybe 7 years ago,…