MLK DAY CELEBRATION

Ossining Youth Bureau Basketball Team Wins MLK Day Tournament!

Congratulations to the OYB ’s basketball team for their impressive victory in the 1st annual MLK Day tournament! In a well-fought game against White Plains, our team’s skill, dedication, and teamwork shined, securing a well-deserved win. This achievement not only highlights their hard work but also brings a sense of pride to our entire community. Way to go everyone!

YOUTH HIGHLIGHT: JADE FRIAS

A high school senior, Jade is a charismatic and charming individual who serves on the Ossining Youth Council. As of recently, she has researched and worked in the OYB to add a potential program to our roster called “Uniting Ossining: Page by Page”.

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY

The OYB and the Ossining Public Library, in collaboration with Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole, hosted a fun and educational Scavenger Hunt in celebration of Black History Month! Youth participants engaged in an exciting quest to uncover key moments, figures, and contributions of African Americans throughout history. The event was a fantastic opportunity for hands-on learning, sparking curiosity and meaningful conversations. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating and honoring Black history!

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Celebrating Women's History Month with an inspiring brunch! Young women in Ossining gathered for a morning of empowerment, creativity, and community alongside incredible leaders like NYS Assembly Member Dana Levenburg, Village Manager Karen D’Attore, and Village Trustees. From meaningful conversations to painting activities, it was a beautiful reminder of the strength and brilliance of women—past, present, and future!

The VITA program, which will run from February 1 to April 15 at nine locations, helps low- and moderate-income individuals and families eligible for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) file their taxes for free, including people with disabilities, senior citizens, and those for whom English is a second language. The OYB connected youth to training to be IRS certified and assist with tax certification.

The OYB made a partnership with Teatown to create The Green Project! Aimed at providing youth with community service via cleanup efforts and invasive plant removal, The Green Project runs from March until late May.

In partnership with "Mad Dog Sports", the OYB provides a free youth competitive and structured sports program, an opportunity for a team of 5th and 6th graders and a team of 7th and 8th graders to participate in a competitive 7 vs. 7 CO-ED flag football league. The program is designed to get more youth involved in sports programs and fitness activities. The outcome of the program is to increase youth participation in sports, decrease barriers, increase access, and inspire more kids to enjoy competitive competition.

Our Job Readiness Program for teens is designed to help teens with the essential skills needed for the workforce. Through hands-on workshops, participants will learn resume building, interview techniques, workplace communication, and time management.

The Water Safety Program provides Ossining youth with free swimming instruction to ensure they have the necessary water safety knowledge and swimming skills.

A year-round program for OUFSD students in grades 6-8 at AMD, this program is a supervised and safe environment meant to build and strengthen skills to enhance academic functioning and social-emotional learning through inclusive programming and activities.