[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 81 (Thursday, May 12, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E492-E493]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF THE ANNUAL GALA OF THE 92ND STREET Y, NEW YORK

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 2022

  Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay 
tribute to the 92nd Street Y, New York (92NY) on the occasion of its 
annual gala, entitled ``A Love Letter to New York.'' For nearly 150 
years, 92NY has promoted learning and culture while providing a broad 
range of services and opportunities to the New York City community and 
beyond.
  Founded in 1974 by a group of German Jewish professionals, 92NY has 
stood as a tremendous cultural institution in Manhattan's Upper East 
Side. As part of the Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association, 
92NY is testament to the contributions of the Jewish community to our 
city and nation. Since its founding, 92NY has expanded beyond New 
York's borders and has patrons in all 50 states and 200 countries 
around the world.
  92NY is committed to enriching the lives of its patrons with world-
class programming and embraces people of all backgrounds and 
persuasions. 92NY serves the Upper East Side as a community center, 
while simultaneously acting as a massive learning institution for a 
broader community. 92NY offers programs under five main tenants: Arts, 
Community, Jewish Life, Children & Family, and Innovation & Social 
Impact.
  92NY displayed its dedication to its patrons during the COVID-19 
pandemic. Electing to stay open, 92NY was faced with the task of 
adjusting its programming while continuing to serve its community. 92NY 
decided to embrace new digital technologies and moved its programming 
online, enabling it to reach a wider audience. Over the course of two 
years, 92NY created 5,000 original programs and attracted six million 
views, not only across America but from a larger international 
community.
  As a result, 92NY has become a global institution. In order to 
successfully meet the

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needs of its new patrons, 92NY created Roundtable, a new online 
learning platform. Roundtable offers high-level courses in the Arts, 
Food, History, Literature, Current Events, Economy and Politics taught 
by world-renowned educators. 92NY hopes this new program will create 
access for their international audience and help to form partnerships 
with other major cultural institutions worldwide.
  Formerly referred to colloquially as 92Y, 92NY has made the decision 
to change its name in order to reintroduce themselves to its new global 
audience while cementing its unique relationship with New York City. 
92NY endeavors to be ``Where New York Meets The World.''
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in celebrating 92NY's 
annual gala, which marks the beginning of a new global era for this 
incredible institution. For nearly 150 years, 92NY has made a 
significant contribution to New York City's cultural landscape. I wish 
them the very best of luck in continuing to add to the City's vibrancy 
and diversity, while working to expand their programming to audiences 
across the Country and around the World.

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