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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Ariel Savransky, Director of Government and Community Relations at 92nd Street Y
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Ariel Savransky, representing the 92nd Street Y, testified about the organization's arts programs and the importance of public funding. She expressed gratitude for the $45 million baseline funding increase for DCLA and the CASA and SU CASA partnerships awarded by the city council.
- The 92nd Street Y's arts programs reach over 7,000 public school students and teachers in 58 schools across all five boroughs.
- They provide free CASA programs in schools, focusing on various artistic disciplines, and hope to expand in FY '26.
- Public funding is crucial for the organization to continue providing high-quality arts education and live performances.
Ariel Savransky
4:20:46
Thank you Chair Rivera, Chair Brannan and members of the committee for this opportunity to share testimony.
4:20:52
My name is Ariel Severanski and I am the Director of Government and Community Relations at the 90 Second Street Y.
4:20:59
Since ninety second Street Y's founding more than one hundred and fifty years ago, we have offered services for people of diverse racial, religious, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.
4:21:09
I want to start by thanking the council and the administration for adding $45,000,000 to the baseline funding for DCLA.
4:21:16
We are also honored that the city council members again awarded CASA and SU CASA partnerships to us during FY '25.
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In FY '25, we are providing eight free CASA programs in schools throughout the city, including those focused on creative movement, Cuban music and American rhythm and blues, and Afro Brazilian percussion.
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We hope to expand in FY '26 and deepen our relationships with additional schools throughout the city.
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We are also grateful for our SU CASA funding, allowing us to provide choral arts instruction at Roosevelt Island Senior Center.
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We hope we can continue this program in FY twenty six with support from the New York City Council.
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Our arts programs reach over 7,000 public school students and teachers in 58 schools across all five boroughs.
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Programming provides opportunities for in-depth classroom visits from top teaching artists and innovative curriculum design, interaction with 90 main stage talent from around the world, and unparalleled access to professional internships and other early career opportunities.
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We have built strong collaborations with many schools, and we understand the unique needs of each school population.
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Public funding is crucial for our organization, and we are committed to using this funding to help ensure students can experience high quality arts education in their classroom and the thrill of live performances at our global community center.
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Thank you so much for your support and for the opportunity to testify.