New York City will add 10,000 seats to its universal after-school program for the 2026 school year, including spaces at 17 Brooklyn schools and community centers.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Commissioner Keith Howard on Tuesday said a total of 75 public schools and 11 community centers were selected to fill these seats in high-need areas have been selected based on economic need and service gaps in those communities.

In the 2027-2028 school year, another 5,000 seats will be added, bringing after-school programming to a total of 184,000 students, officials said.

“Today, we’re delivering on our promise to make New York City the best place to raise a family by starting with our children,” Adams said in a statement. “By

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