This summer, NYJTL is holding its annual series of carnivals for a special population of students. This past Friday, the first carnival was held on the tennis courts at the Robert F. Wagner Middle School MS 167 on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The event drew more than 300 students from eight schools in the borough. The Manhattan […]
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Celebrating in Central Park this Summer!
Dancing. Dining. Gondola Rides. Magicians. And so much more! On Wednesday, August 12th, New York Junior Tennis & Learning will hold its annual Summer Gala with the Stars at The Boathouse in Central Park. The annual event draws hundreds of attendees from the young corporate community (and attendance topped 500 last year!). The event raises […]
Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning
By Larry Leeds Last week the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Crotona Park. The $26.5 million state of the art sports and education center will touch the lives of an estimated 30,000 South Bronx students in one of the poorest Congressional districts in the United States. As Bronx […]
The Moment Has Arrived: the Cary Leeds Center Opens in Crotona Park Today
New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) launches its flagship facility, the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning, in Crotona Park in the South Bronx with a ribbon-cutting and celebration today, Monday, June 15, 2015. The event – a testament to the value of public-private partnerships – is expected to drew hundreds of supporters […]
The Architect Behind the Cary Leeds Center
Named by Fast Company as one of the top 10 most innovative companies in architecture in 2014, GLUCK+ has been recognized for their unique approach to Architect Led Design Build: single-source responsibility with architects leading the building process. The same team works on the entire building project, from design to construction, helping elevate quality and reduce cost for […]
Deborah MacFarlane Antoine Wins “CEO Deals of Distinction” Award
NYJTL President and CEO Deborah MacFarlane Antoine won the top honors in the Nonprofit category at the inaugural 2015 Executives’ Association of New York City (EANYC) CEO Deals of Distinction awards gala, held last night at Capitale in Manhattan. The program recognizes top business and nonprofit CEO’s from the New York City region who have […]