Mayor Mamdani Launches New Portal to Help Small Businesses and Community Organizations Promote Free Summer Events for Young New Yorkers

 

New form on “Summer in NYC” website expands access to free, family-friendly events across the five boroughs   

  

Since launching in May, “Summer in NYC” has attracted nearly 230,000 visits  

  

New portal can be found here  

Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani launched a new online portal that allows community organizations, small businesses, cultural institutions and other groups to promote free summer events for young New Yorkers on the City’s “Summer in NYC” website.   

  

Since launching at the end of May, the Summer in NYC website received more than 228,900 visits.  

  

“New York is at its best when our neighborhoods come alive in the summer,” said Mayor Mamdani. “Every block party, basketball clinic and ballet class gives a young person somewhere to belong and something to learn. That’s how we build a safer city – by investing in our communities. If you’re hosting a free event this summer, we want New Yorkers to find it. Use this portal, share what you’re offering and help us make this a summer every young New Yorker can be part of.”   

  

“Summer is a time for young people to have fun and make lasting memories. This new portal makes it even easier for community organizations, cultural institutions, and small businesses to connect young New Yorkers with free opportunities across the five boroughs,” said Deputy Mayor for Community Safety Renita Francois. “The Mamdani administration is using every tool available to keep young New Yorkers safe and listened to while providing a wealth of opportunities for gathering, activity, and community all summer long.”  

  

“This summer, the Mamdani Administration is focused on keeping kids safe, healthy and involved,” said Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Dr. Helen Arteaga. “This new submission form presents a unique opportunity for businesses and community-based organizations to engage directly with people across the five boroughs to promote free events for children, teens, and families to enjoy. I encourage everyone to spread the word and help us find spaces for young New Yorkers to have fun and stay safe this summer.” 

  

Summer in NYC is a brand-new, interactive website that connects young New Yorkers and their families with free and low-cost summer programming in neighborhoods across the city. Users can search by age, ZIP code, interests and travel distance to find activities ranging from photography and painting classes to basketball leagues, soccer programs and other extracurricular opportunities. The site also includes information on free summer meals and citywide World Cup watch parties and celebrations.  

  

The launch is part of the Mamdani administration’s whole-of-government strategy to keep young New Yorkers safe and engaged throughout the summer.  

  

This summer, the Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS), in partnership with the Department of Youth and Community Development and community-based organizations across the city, is implementing a coordinated Summer Safety Plan focused on preventing youth violence and expanding opportunities for young people.   

  

Through the City’s Crisis Management System, credible messengers and outreach teams will increase engagement in neighborhoods most affected by violence through enhanced mediation, expanded evening programming, youth listening sessions and rapid-response activations during high-risk periods and large gatherings. The plan also expands access to safe spaces, mentorship, recreation and workforce opportunities to ensure young New Yorkers remain connected to positive supports throughout the summer.