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Woman holding PPE supplies

CANY Supports Community

Because of the generous donations of Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis and her staff, the CANY Cares Campaign was able to give out PPE to deserving organizations to keep their DSP’s safe while working with the developmentally disabled population.  We are truly grateful to all our supporters that allow us to give back to the community!!       […]

Alyssa D'Agosto, Communications Manager for PCCS

CANY Cares Campaign pays it forward…..

City Access New York was able to donate masks to Person Centered Care Services (PCCS) for their DSP’s working in group homes and at participants homes. Accepting the masks is Alyssa D’Agosto, Communications Manager for PCCS.

Crossroads Unlimited staff member Angela Edwards

CANY Cares Campaign Gives Back

Through the efforts of the CANY Cares Campaign, City Access New York was not only able to secure enough donations and PPE (masks, gloves, face shields, sanitizers, gowns) for our own staff but also able to support the needs of some of the non-profit organizations in the Staten Island community.  On Friday, Crossroads Unlimited staff member […]

People wearing protective masks.

CANY Cares Campaign Updates

Through the efforts of the CANY Cares Campaign, City Access New York was not only able to secure enough donations and PPE (masks, gloves, face shields, sanitizers, gowns) for our own staff but also able to support the needs of some of the non-profit organizations in the Staten Island community. On Friday, Crossroads Unlimited staff member […]

Protective Mask and Gloves

CANY Cares Campaign

As our community continues to deal with the devastating impact of COVID-19, we at City Access New York would like to do our part to help our Brooklyn and Staten Island organizations, On Your Mark, Crossroads Unlimited, PCCS, Eden II, Grace Foundation and others as well as our own age ncy by implementing the “CANY […]

Participant wearing a colorful mask.

CANY Newsletter | March 2020 |

We invite you to read our March 2020 Newsletter to learn about the work we do during this challenging time and all the achievements of our CANY family.   INSIDE THIS ISSUE A letter from our Executive Director CANY at home Initiative All about the Coronavirus ***    READ THE NEWSLETTER  ***

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3rd Annual Beeping Egg Hunt Cancellation

Out of the concern for the families, our staff, volunteers and all the kids, we unfortunately have to cancel City Access New York’s 3rd Annual Beeping Egg Hunt that was to take place on Wednesday, April 15th at Snug Harbor Cultural Center.    We will postpone the egg hunt till next year and promise to […]

Jaime Diaz

Passing of Jaime Diaz – a Los Ciegos Del Barrio Member

Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences are with the family and friends of the late Jaime Diaz, one of the original members of Los Ciegos Del Barrio. Jaime, along with the members of Los Ciegos Del Barrio were honored at our first ever Annual Gala held in Brooklyn, NY back in 2016. We thank you […]

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Documentary on First Openly Autistic Female Attorney

Lauren Layton is a graduate student in NYU’s NewsDoc program. She has spent the last 6 months filming Haley Moss, the country’s first openly autistic female attorney. She wanted to reach out and let you all know the 30-minute film will screen today, Friday 7th, at 19 University Pl New York, NY. It covers a […]

CANY participant honored by SIDDC

CANY Participant Honored by SIDDC

On Friday, December 13th, SIDDC held a meeting recognizing individuals on their accomplishments and to celebrate their achievements.  We are very proud to announce that Angela, one of our own participants, has received an award. Angela is part of our Day Habilitation Without Walls program.  Through hard work and perseverance she has gained confidence in […]