Sunday, June 9, marked the grand finale of our 36th annual Mayor Dinkins Cup at the Cary Leeds Center, showcasing the talents of over 550 young athletes from public, private, and parochial schools across all five boroughs. Named in honor of NYC’s first Black mayor and our dedicated board member, David N. Dinkins, the event […]
Hundreds of Bronx Teens Participate in Mental Health & Wellness Event at NYJTL’s Cary Leeds Center
On May 18, 2024, NYJTL hosted an impactful event in partnership with Generation S.O.S. at the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning. This initiative, part of NYJTL’s Mental Health & Wellness Day, drew hundreds of teens from the Bronx and surrounding areas to participate in a powerful, interactive program aimed at raising awareness and […]
An Essential Part of Brooklyn Communities
New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) fosters holistic development for thousands of Brooklyn children and teens annually. Our free programming includes academic support, STEM and literacy activities, arts enrichment, wellness education, mentorship, test prep, tennis instruction, and more. Additionally, each year tens of thousands of Brooklyn students learn to play tennis in school from […]
An Essential Part of Queens Communities
New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) fosters holistic development for tens of thousands of Queens children and teens annually. Our free programming includes academic support, STEM and literacy activities, arts enrichment, wellness education, mentorship, test prep, tennis instruction, P.E. teacher training, and more. By giving young people a wide range of accessible, no-cost opportunities […]
Spotlight: Qiana Levine’s Impactful Journey at PS127
In the heart of Queens, at PS127, is Qiana Levine, an NYJTL ACES Program Director whose journey with the school is nothing short of inspiring. Celebrating nearly a decade of service, Qiana’s story is a testament to the profound impact one individual can have on the lives of many. Qiana’s path to PS127 began […]
The Winners of the 2023 NYJTL Mayor Dinkins Cup Are In!
The Mayor Dinkins Cup is the largest free junior interscholastic tennis competition in the nation, with players from all over New York City representing public, parochial, and private schools. This year we had 750 entries from public, private, and parochial schools in elementary, middle, and high school divisions and more than 500 kids in individual […]