The Police Athletic League (PAL) Board of Directors and President David J. Arena announced the appointment of East Harlem native Carlos Velazquez as the new Executive Director beginning on January 31, 2022.Continue reading
On Friday, March 30, 2021, the Police Athletic League in Harlem announced the winners of its annual Showstoppers Dance Competition in a virtual celebration of dance.Continue reading
On February 17, 2021, Police Athletic League youngsters from all five boroughs of New York City participated virtually in the city-wide PAL Tournament of Champions STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Challenge.Continue reading
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced Play Streets, a new initiative to provide families with safe, structured activities on 12 Open Streets during weekdays, in partnership with the Fresh Air Fund, Building Healthy Communities, and the Police Athletic League.Continue reading
Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer is co-hosting a community forum on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, for a discussion about the future of Morningside Park.Continue reading
On Monday, December 9, 2019, City and State debuted the inaugural Black Power 100 list at a reception celebrating the outstanding achievements of New York’s most influential at Ginny’s Supper Club at the Red Rooster Harlem, NY. Continue reading
On October 24, 2019, Police Athletic League(PAL) children from the PAL Polo Grounds Cornerstone Center at 3005 Frederick Douglass Blvd., in Harlem, Manhattan.Continue reading
For over 100 years, the Police Athletic League (PAL) has provided safe places to play and learn for thousands of children through its Summer Playstreets Program.Continue reading
On May 31, 2019, the Police Athletic League held its annual Poetry Jam, showcasing the winners of the PAL Arts After-School Program’s annual Poetry Writing Contest, at Affirmation Arts in Manhattan. Continue reading
On May 16, 2019, Police Athletic League participants, families, friends, supporters and staff gathered at the PAL William J. Duncan Center in Manhattan to celebrate the recipients of the Robert J. McGuire Scholarship.Continue reading
The NYPD Summer Youth Police Academy is one of several innovative, effective programs that the Department provides for young people in New York City.Continue reading