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Shaq Turns Christmas Portraits into Holiday Surprise 📸
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal surprised families at a New York photo studio by crashing their Christmas portraits and gifting each household $1,000 in JCPenney gift cards—turning a simple holiday shoot into a moment they’ll never forget.
Free Food Vending Machine Launches at Kips Bay Castle Hill
A first-of-its-kind “Good Food for All” vending machine has been installed at the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club’s Castle Hill location, offering essential groceries—no cost involved.
Operated by Change Food for Good and supported by Kips Bay, this initiative is designed to expand food access where it’s needed most in the Bronx.
Operated by Change Food for Good and supported by Kips Bay, this initiative is designed to expand food access where it’s needed most in the Bronx.


Kips Bay Featured in NYC CEC’s “What’s in Your Borough?” Series
Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club was featured in New York City’s What’s in Your Borough? series, part of The People’s Money participatory budgeting initiative. Filmed at our PS 131 site, the segment highlights our afterschool creative arts program, where young people explore dance, podcasting, culinary arts, and more. Program Director Anthony Poe shares how the partnership with the CEC is expanding opportunities for Bronx youth and strengthening community connections.
Kips Bay's Joanna, selected as one of 3 winners of Carter's Great Futures Design Contest!
We’re so excited to share that Joanna, a talented youth from Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, is one of the three winners of the Carter’s Great Futures Design Contest! 🎉


Kips Bay Spotlighted in National TODAY Show Feature on Boys & Girls Clubs 💙
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America were recently featured on NBC’s TODAY Show, highlighting the nationwide impact of Clubs in empowering youth through mentorship, education, and opportunity.
At Kips Bay, we're proud to be part of that mission—helping kids grow, lead, and thrive every day. Watch the full segment to see the movement in action.
At Kips Bay, we're proud to be part of that mission—helping kids grow, lead, and thrive every day. Watch the full segment to see the movement in action.
Pix11 Covers Kips Bay & AT&T's partnership in building the "Connected Learning Center" 🌐
Bronx youth gain access to digital resources at new center!


GMA's Will Reeve speaks at the inaugural Scholars Luncheon!
The first-ever Scholars Luncheon was held at the Lotos Club on January 29th, 2025. KBSP members took the stage to share their inspiring stories about Kips Bay's lasting impact on their lives. ✨
Executive Director Daniel Quintero celebrates his 28th anniversary!
Executive Director Dan Quintero, celebrates his 28th anniversary as the esteemed leader of our organization! We are thankful for his dedication and leadership!


BronxTimesReporter x Common x T-Mobile
Kips Bay is grateful to be part of moments where impact meets inspiration. Shoutout to @Common and @TMobile for investing in our future and showing up for the next generation. Together, we’re pushing for equal access and endless possibilities! 💫
Kips Bay BGC at the Roberto Clemente Exhibition
In celebration of Hispanic History Month, members visited the Roberto Clemente exhibition outside of Yankee Stadium to learn about his life as a superstar athlete and humanitarian!


T-Mobile's Project 10 Million event, featuring Common
Thank you Common and T-Mobile's Project 10-million for gifting our members with a day of music, giveaways, and even a freestyle from Common himself!
An Evening at Yankee Stadium
Executive Director Dan Quintero teams up with Yankee Leadership, Ray Negron and Omar Minaya to raise money for Kips Bay program services. Thank you to Brian Smith and the Yankee Family for all of their support!


2024 Kips Bay Day for Kids
Members, parents, youngsters, sponsors, and Kips Bay staff came together for a day of community, fun, and food!
#BOBOlympics
Bloomberg Service invites Chris Jackson & Doc Gooden to a day of trivia, all to raise money for Kips Bay!


The 2024 Kips Bay Summer Olympics!
Lucile Palmaro Clubhouse members win the trophy and title of "Olympic Champions'!
NFL Play 60 x Kips Bay
NFL Play 60 and other sponsors visited Kips Bay BGC to host a STEM combine event, displaying the connection between football and science for nearly 100+ members!

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