92nd Street Y Language Programs

Very nice location with a beautiful gym and swimming pool and several different classes for adults and kids. They also host many conversations with celebrities, writers and various other interesting people.

We rented a space for my nephew’s birthday party and entrusted his birthday cake to the staff to be stored in the communal refrigerator. When the time came to bring the cake, the staff told us with a shrug that the cake was missing and couldn’t be found and we had to finish the party without it leading to supreme amounts of disappointment and upset. The event was nearly ruined and I have to live with the memory of my nephew asking why the cake was taken and why whoever took it couldn’t just ask…………

Went to see Daniel Craig and watch Glass Onion movie. So I got the tickets for the first row on the balcony which were more expensive. However, there was a pipe in front of my sit and it blocked the whole view. Tried to reach out to the center and get at least a partial refund as this is not acceptable. No response at all. Very disappointed!

I just heard that the Ralph Fiennes sold out TS Elliot poetry reading contest of The Waste Land on December 5, 2022 is going to be broadcast online all over the world for a hefty fee $$$. What exactly is The Y's and its board of directors going to do with all that money? Give it back to Ralph Fiennes' Harry Potter victims? The Children of the Night in Los Angeles? The victims of the WYCA, WMCA, NYC homeless residence shelters? Free cultural events for hard working poor NYC residents waiting for housing vouchers? Or maybe the Y's can start by apologizing to all these people with free trauma informed support services and free harm reduction education classes. Just a thought . P.S. I already bought my in person ticket to this world wide event ...

I was told I was locked into a $59.99 membership for as long as we are stuck in Covid. Well, my membership is now $82 and as far as I know, Covid is still going on. They said that with this price increase they would give members more amenities like towel service starting September 1st, when they raised the price. It is now October 15th and we still don't have towels. They brought used, rusty kitchen racks into the locker room where towels are supposed to be, but still no towels. The elevators take FOREVER. It will take you 5-10 minutes to get up or down to the third floor where the gym is. It drives me crazy. Check out this picture I took today while waiting for the elevator. This is what I am paying for?

I've been hearing about the fabled 92nd Street ever since I can remember-- Known for the extensive courses and activities they offer, it is THE place to soak up a bit of New York's local culture-- well I had the opportunity to attend Tyler Perry's new film premiere Jazzman's Blues along with a live Q&A featuring Tyler himself! The film, the Q&A and the organization/edifice itself was GREAT! Finally! I can check this one off my list

Have many things there including even a swimming pool. I know the place best for its Israeli Folk Dancing that is there every Wednesdays expect Jewish holidays from 8:15pm-12:45am. Dancing alternates about every half hour between Couple and Circle dancing. Usually every time they teach 1 Circle dance and 1 Couple dance. Notices of dances are sent in advance to people that come and put there name on their email list. Teaching basics pre-registered series is before 7-8pm. Current fee is $14 per person. Now usually on 4th Floor but was on 2nd Floor Ballroom and now also there some of the time. Few Saturday nights a year there are parties. BIG Marathon party is always evening before Thanksgiving holiday until 4am where lots of people participate. Really fun and good exercise. Currently 92nd Y requires proof of Covid-19 Vaccination to enter the building and email for contact tracing if Covid-19 infection is detected.

It's playtime! Ball pit, climbing maze, rings, tunnels, balance beams: the 92nd Street Y's indoor jungle gym has it all for the toddler or young child. I brought my 2-year old daughter here on a cold winter day and she absolutely enjoyed exploring all of the play equipment. Everything was so colorful, safe and enjoyable. There was plenty of adult staff spread throughout the play place to monitor each of the play sets. There were not too many children here when we visited: perhaps 12 at the most. I would definitely come back here for play time.

I was in a chocolate fair that was super nice and delicious! We can taste the chocolate in every table and also participate in a chocolate decoration workshop, it was great!

Attended the Wednesday night Israeli dancing for the second time in 30 years. It was wonderful to dance in a group in person I should come back more often! They have a special studio just for dancing. I emailed 92Y to make sure the session was still happening, after I had not been able to preregister for the session on their website. They answered promptly, and I did not have to preregister, just pay at the door and show vaccination etc.