News + Stories
We’re Excited To Welcome NIDC’s Newest Board Member!
Welcome Ameeta Persaud, NIDC’s newest board member!
Family Support Network Hosts: Seeing Beyond the Diagnosis–The Strengths of Neurodiverse Children
This was the fourth in our virtual series: Understanding Neurodiversity–what it is and what it means for children’s development.
A Festive Evening at Eastchester Gardens Community Banquet
It was an enjoyable night of community during this festive time of year!
Christmas with White Plains Road BID
The holiday season was in full swing at the White Plains Road BID First Annual Holiday Party and Toy Giveaway on December 19th. Nearly 500 children and adults came for the festivities!
Congratulations Christy Olsen - 2026 PASESetter Winner!
Congratulations to Christy Olsen, NIDC’s Youth Services Director, on her 2026 PASEsetter Award!
PS 77 Gingerbread Wonderland
It was a collaborative night of creative fun between teachers, students and their families–a night filled with “sweet” memories!
PS 77 & FSN: Coping With Holiday Stress
Learning how to combat and prevent stress is key and participants shared experiences and offered advice to one another in a friendly, supportive way.
Family Support Network Hosts: Understanding the Diagnosis–Early Indicators of Neurodiversity
This was the third in our virtual series: Understanding Neurodiversity–what it is and what it means for children’s development.
PS 96 & FSN: Sleep Hygiene–the Key to Your Child’s Health and Academic Success
Sleep hygiene means cultivating healthy habits, a calming bedtime routine and a good environment to encourage quality sleep.
PS 103 & FSN Virtual Workshop: Understanding Neurodiversity–An Introduction for Parents & Caregivers
This virtual workshop gave parents and caregivers an initial overview of the basics of neurodiversity and provided additional resources to support families and children.
Tenant Coffee & Talk in The Bronx
On December 11th, tenants congregated over coffee and talked about ways they’d like to engage their neighbors and build community.
Holiday Cheer at Eastchester Gardens Community Center!
A festive day of holiday cheer at Eastchester Gardens Community Center!
PS 77 & FSN: From Lullabies to Literacy–Building Your Child’s Communication Skills
In this workshop at PS 77, families learned practical, low-cost strategies—like interactive reading, rhyming games, and talking during routines—to support speech development and bonding.
PS 96 and NIDC Annual Potluck
Students came for the food, then stayed for the dancing! PS 96 Annual Potluck was a joyful event with parent volunteers and NIDC staff setting up a wide variety of dishes for over 125 students.
Thanksgiving Food Giveaway At Crotona V/VI
Residents at Crotona V/VI were excited to welcome the community’s first annual canned food giveaway, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.
PS/MS 89 and NIDC Thanksgiving Community Fair
Students and their parents were thankful for hot cocoa, hot food, fun crafts, tasty treats and free books! There were even raffles for 80 free turkeys–and a few Radio City Christmas Spectacular tickets, too!
NIDC THANKSGIVING Turkey Giveway!
The birds were flying out the door at the Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on East Tremont Avenue!
NYS Children’s Asthma Initiative of the American Lung Association Host ASthma Education Workshop For NIDC
The session equipped NIDC staff from across all our afterschool sites with essential knowledge about asthma triggers, early warning signs, and best practices for assisting youth who may experience asthma-related challenges while in our care.
Eastchester Gardens Community Center | Thanksgiving SHare: Community Potluck
“It was a great turnout! Always a pleasure to volunteer!” said one attendee. “I look forward to this event every year–I like how you bring the community together,” added another happy participant.
Community Clean-up at Walter Gladwin Park!
NIDC brought together volunteers on Nov. 8th to clean along the East Tremont corridor, mulch tree pits and plant tulips for spring.
