City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A PARTNERSHIP
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, THE OFFICE
OF THE MAYOR, AND NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN
HOSPITAL FOR YOUTH MARKET PROGRAMMING
AND PLAYGROUND ACTIVATION ACTIVITIES
Whereas, in correspondence dated February 19, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Recreation formally requested authorization for the Department of Recreation and the Office of the Mayor to partner with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for the purpose of implementing Youth Market programming and playground activation activities focused on youth engagement, nutrition education, public health outreach, and food access initiatives; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of youth engagement, public health education, nutrition awareness, and equitable food access within the community; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation and the Office of the Mayor seek to collaborate with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital through its Division of Community and Population Health to support youth workforce development and wellness initiatives; and
Whereas, the proposed partnership will permit NewYork-Presbyterian Youth Market interns to participate in hands-on public health and recreation programming through the City's playground activation program during the summer of 2026; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation will provide space and support for Youth Market activities, while NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital will provide training, supervision, onboarding, and program administration for participating interns; and
Whereas, the partnership is intended to empower youth as wellness ambassadors, strengthen community health education, provide nutrition and food access outreach, and expose participants to careers in public service and public health; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation has agreed to participate in planning meetings and host Youth Market programming once weekly ...
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