Exploring Postsecondary Options
See some highlights from the College & Career Fair at HPHS!
cyd-dev-1April 30, 2026
College Prep Starts Early at HPHS
HPHS juniors learned more about the college application process.
cyd-dev-1March 30, 2026
Meet Our Students: Elhadj
Meet Elhadj, a 2027 graduate from Manhattan Comprehensive, who has big plans for the future!
cyd-dev-1February 26, 2026
CYD Live from the NYSE
Our Executive Director talks about building financial independence for students on the floor of the…
cyd-dev-1February 26, 2026
Taking the Next Step
Students at City-As and Manhattan Comprehensive celebrated midyear graduation ceremonies!
cyd-dev-1February 26, 2026
Meet Our Students: Reyanara
Learn more about how this HPHS senior plans to become a criminal justice attorney!
cyd-dev-1January 28, 2026
CYD’s NextGen Leaders in Action
The NextGen Leaders are excited to support CYD students in the year ahead.
cyd-dev-1January 28, 2026
From the Executive Director: A Message for 2026
Thank you for helping to make a lasting impact in 2025.
cyd-dev-1January 28, 2026
Giving Thanks at CYD
This holiday season, City-As and Manhattan Comprehensive held their annual Thanksgiving feast!
cyd-dev-1December 18, 2025
Meet Our Students: Janay
Meet Janay, a 2026 graduate from City-As-School who is planning to pursue a degree in…
cyd-dev-1December 18, 2025
Key Events Supporting HPHS Seniors
The High School for Health Professions is in full swing with college application season. CYD…
cyd-dev-1December 18, 2025
CYD Celebrates 30 Years of Service
On October 29, 2025, CYD marked our 30th anniversary with a celebration that brought our…
cyd-dev-1December 8, 2025
A Recognition of Dedication and Service
Briana Carp, CYD’s Director of Legal Services, and Board Member Kermitt Brooks were honored by…
cyd-dev-1November 13, 2025
Bringing Futures into Focus
Over 500 students attended college and career fairs at City-As School and Manhattan Comprehensive Night…
cyd-dev-1November 13, 2025
CYD Appoints a New Director of Programs
Tomiko Abreu talks about her new role as CYD’s Director of Programs.
cyd-dev-1October 16, 2025
Heroes of CYD: Goldman Sachs Gives
CYD celebrates 30 years of partnership with Goldman Sachs Gives!
cyd-dev-1October 16, 2025
Heroes of CYD: Michael Koester
One of our longest-serving Board of Directors and Board of Advisors members, Michael Koester has…
cyd-dev-1September 29, 2025
A Message from the Executive Director: Building a Coalition
In challenging times, it’s important to stand up together for the rights of young people…
cyd-dev-1September 22, 2025
An Introduction to the Corporate World
Students from CYD’s Summer College Prep program at HPHS attended a corporate volunteer event at…
cyd-dev-1August 28, 2025
Heroes of CYD: The AtomicMind Foundation
Our partnership with AtomicMind has provided HPHS students applying to top colleges with intensive one-on-one…
cyd-dev-1August 28, 2025
Heroes of CYD: The Delaney Family
The Delaney Family, a 30th Anniversary CYD honoree, has provided CYD with support, leadership, and…
cyd-dev-1August 28, 2025
Meet Our Students: Nicole and Destiny
Video interviews with two 2025 HPHS graduates.
cyd-dev-1July 30, 2025
Welcome to Our Newest Board Member!
CYD is delighted to welcome Kermitt Brooks of Guardian Life to our Board of Directors.
cyd-dev-1July 30, 2025
Congratulations to the Class of ’25!
Our three partner schools held wonderful June graduations!
cyd-dev-1July 30, 2025
Hands-On Healthcare Learning
CYD’s Career Leaders program, a collaboration with NYU Orthopedic Hospital, educates HPHS students on healthcare…
cyd-dev-1June 16, 2025
Heroes of CYD: Volunteers
Volunteers are at the very heart of CYD! Read about two longtime volunteers who have…
cyd-dev-1June 16, 2025
Heroes of CYD: Alumni
All of our alumni are heroes! Learn more about an alumnus who is also a…
cyd-dev-1June 16, 2025
A Bee-utiful Evening
Get all the buzz on CYD’s May 21 Spelling Bee for Grownups fundraiser!
cyd-dev-1June 3, 2025
