Saturday Night Lights

LOCATIONS
0

36


Bronx

38

 

Brooklyn

30

 

Manhattan

26

 

Queens

9

 

Staten Island

About SNL

Saturday Night Lights is a citywide crime prevention initiative that provides young people an opportunity to participate in sports based youth development programming that prioritizes community-based interventions through sports, service activations, and partnerships. SNL has three main goals:

Goal # 1: DYCD collaborates with local community based organizations to create safe spaces and provide free, high-quality sports programming for everyone.

Goal # 2: In our efforts to boost public safety and strengthen community ties, SNL provides NYPD officers a chance to build meaningful youth-adult relationships. Together, they promote positive social bonds while teaching self-confidence and discipline through fitness and group-based activities.

Goal # 3: Using sports as a driving force, SNL seeks to tap into community resources and build partnerships to create enriching experiences and opportunities for youth. This initiative will help them connect beyond their immediate communities, fostering stronger bonds and cohesion within the community.

Sports:

Our Impact

Each week,

Weekly

4500+

Youth Attend Each Week

200+

NYPD Officers
Assigned

500+

Hours of
Safe spaces

4500+

Meals Served
Each Week

Yearly

47

Saturdays
Evenings

7

Sports Offered
Citywide

Year To Date (YTD)

SNL on the News

Check out news features that highlight the success of the SNL program, including special announcements, special events, and more.

Mayor Eric Adams kicks off the Fall 2023 season in East New York

Mayor Eric Adams Announces the expansion of SNL in July 2022

Activating Spaces. Building Trust. Connecting Youth