New York Center for Interpersonal Development NYCID

We joyfully celebrated Black History Month with State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton and Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks as they honored Black Excellence in Education. This year’s celebratory took place at Port Richmond High School. In addition to recognizing two exceptional educators, Nigel Wyatt and Andre Borders, the talented Port Richmond High School Jazz Band was also selected to perform. Congratulations to Nigel and Andre on this well-deserved recognition!

The other day our CEO Candace Gonzalez was among the Staten Island Staten island Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Lou Miller Award Recipients. The NYCID team and board were there in support of Candace’s achievement and it was there that all of us learned that that not has she lead us with cunning, intelligence, and strength, but that she also played the violin in the World’s Fair in her youth.  Wow! Help us say congratulations!   Brava, Candy!! 

NYCID SONYC hosted a Valentines day Bake sale selling lots of lovely treats and desserts. During this time we also hosted a Valentines day gift bag raffle. There were 4 gift bags with golden hearts inside and the lucky people to buy these bags won a Amazon gift card. Unfortunately our winners were a little camera shy but we would like to give them a big congratulations!!

Staten Island!!!

We have many many slots left for SYEP 2025!

If you are 14 or 15 years old - you are nearly guaranteed a spot for the summer!

Come to our VIRTUAL EVENT this Thursday, February 13th, at 5 pm. We will help you apply and pick us as your provider!

Register here - bit.ly/NYCIDYY2025

It’s that time of year again! SYEP applications are officially open! If you reside in NYC and are between 14-24, apply TODAY to the Summer Youth Employment Program and choose NYCID as your provider. Act fast, spots are filling up quickly! For more information, please scan the QR code or email [email protected].

Put your hands together to congratulate our CEO, Candace Gonzalez as she is the 2025 recipient of the the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce and the Staten Island Advance’s Honorary Louis R. Miller Award!

NYCID SONYC hosted its first Spirit Week of 2025! The goal of this spirit week was to foster a sense of community, unity and enthusiasm within the program. We organized fun activities that encouraged participation and showcased after-school pride and spirit through themed dress-up days and special events. Our spirit week themes were DC VS Marvel, Twin Day, Disney, Sports, and Celebrity Day!