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🎙️Lester Marks joins Ariana to talk about unexpected career turns, growing confidence, and why being prepared can open new doors. From sports broadcasting dreams to nonprofit leadership, this episode is all about taking chances, learning from mistakes, and building a meaningful career. Listen now on your favorite podcast app or https://formative-from-new-york-edge.beam.ly/
05/15/2026
Score recap from the Middle School Basketball Championship 🔥
05/14/2026
Join us on June 4th as we celebrate another year of creativity and community with New York Edge! 🎉
Our 16th Annual Spring Arts Showcase highlights the incredible talents of our student artists through powerful performances and inspiring visual artwork, all centered around this year’s theme, Art of Everyday: Finding Art All Around Us. 🎨✨
🗓️ Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
📍Location: Skirball Center For The Performing Arts, 566 LaGuardia Pl, New York, NY 10012
⏰ Time: 6pm Art Gallery; 7pm Showtime
🎟️ The event is free of charge.
RSVP Link: bit.ly/16SHOWCASE
05/13/2026
🔬Intellectual Field Day hosted by New York Edge Brooklyn Programs!
• over 400 students, staff, and families 🤝
• high-level Debate Competition 🗣️
• innovative STEM Expo 🧬
💡 “The Edge of Excellence” is not just a theme—it is our vision for creating spaces where scholars are empowered to think critically, innovate boldly, and lead with confidence. Our Intellectual Field Day represents this commitment by giving students the platform to challenge ideas, explore STEM innovation, and showcase the power of their voice and intellect.
🎤 Students engaged in rigorous debates on real-world issues while presenting cutting-edge STEM projects that demonstrated problem-solving, innovation, and scientific discovery. Together, these experiences created a powerful platform for youth voice, academic excellence, and intellectual growth.
The sites that participated in the Debate Competition included 898K, 66K, 109K, 151K, and 484K. STEM projects were presented by students from 381K, 151K, Wyandanch, 57K, 66K, 898K, 61K, 785K, 452K, 285K, 663K, and 353K.
🧠 This event reflects New York Edge’s commitment to developing future leaders through meaningful opportunities that strengthen communication, inquiry, and innovation. It also stands as a celebration of academic rigor, student innovation, and the limitless potential of young minds rising to shape the future.
🎙️Brian Boutte sits down with Olivia to talk about the power of relationships, listening more, and leading with kindness. A thoughtful conversation on how patience and connection can shape both your career and your life. Listen now on your favorite podcast app or https://formative-from-new-york-edge.beam.ly/
The 2026 New York Edge Gala! 🎥🪩
From speeches by our honorees Lidia Bastianich and Skip Hartman to student dance performances, it was an exciting and inspiring night.
Thank you to the incredible Sam Champion, who emceed the gala, and to the attendees, donors, volunteers, staff, and sponsors whose support empowers the next generation to achieve their dreams.
05/06/2026
Our Golden Ticket Drawing is TODAY! Win a beach villa getaway to St. Thomas, Amsterdam and more…🏝️
You don’t have to be present to win – upon purchasing a ticket at newyorkedge.org/goldenticket/ select the experience of your choice for when the raffle is pulled tonight. You will be notified by email if you win.
Thank you for helping to level the playing field for the students we serve, creating the next generation of doctors, mechanics, chefs, and astronauts. ✨
For more, contact Maliyah Mohamed at 212.244.4880 ex.118 or [email protected].
🎙️Kicking off Season 12, Steve Stoute joins Matthias to share his journey from behind-the-scenes beginnings to managing major artists—and why long-term commitment beats instant success. Tune in for a conversation on leadership, creativity, and never giving up.
Listen now on your favorite podcast app or https://formative-from-new-york-edge.beam.ly/
05/05/2026
We are days away from the New York Edge 2026 Gala at Gotham Hall in NYC and the energy is building for what promises to be an unforgettable evening! 💫
It’s not too late to reserve tickets or tables for the event but please RSVP by Friday, May 1.
Our Golden Ticket Drawing is back! ⭐️
You don’t have to be present to win – upon purchasing a ticket simply select the experience of your choice for when the raffle is pulled on May 6th. You will be notified by email if you win.
Can’t join us in person?
Consider making a donation to support leveling the playing field for the students we serve, creating the next generation of doctors, mechanics, chefs, and astronauts.
Contact Maliyah Mohamed at 212.244.4880 ex.118 or [email protected].
05/01/2026
Halfway through the season and the intensity is only rising ⚽️🔥
Through tough matchups and unpredictable weather, teams keep showing up and competing.
Week 3 this Saturday… let’s see who keeps their momentum.
04/30/2026
PT. 3 📣 New York Edge Middle School Basketball Championship : Cheerleading, Elementary Basketball Showcase & Step