The Adams administration is launching 40 new after-school program sites this September, providing 5,000 seats for elementary students. This initiative represents the initial phase of a plan aimed at expanding after-school programming in New York City over three years, with a target to accommodate an additional 20,000 students by 2028. The initiative entails a commitment of $21 million in the 2026 fiscal budget, with proposed increases in funding reaching a baseline of $755 million annually by 2028. The Department of Youth and Community Development will coordinate the effort and assess community demand for program expansions.
The Adams administration announced 40 new after-school program sites opening this September, creating 5,000 seats for elementary school students across the five boroughs.
A total investment of $755 million annually is planned, targeting an expansion to serve 184,000 students by fall 2027 with ongoing community assessments for demand.
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