The Police Athletic League's annual holiday party brought joy to more than 500 children. In this Parenting report, NY1's Shelley Goldberg chats with some of the kids and finds out what they think Santa might want for Christmas this year.
News 12 - NY Jets stars sponsor youth football program
THE BRONX - Some NFL stars laced up their cleats Tuesday for a good cause.
The New York Jets sponsored a PAL Cops and Kids program in conjunction with the NYPD.
The goal of the event at Fordham University was to increase positive relations between police and the community, with a specific focus on youth.
NY1 News - PAL Teaches Chess to Kids in Brooklyn, Helping Fulfill Vision of Late DA Ken Thompson
The Police Athletic League expands its offerings in Brooklyn, helping to fulfill a vision of the late District Attorney Ken Thompson. NY1's Jeanine Ramirez filed the following report.
PRWeb - No Bully and Police Athletic League Launch Pilot Program in New York
For this National Bullying Prevention Month, Tickle Water, IDT911 and cybersecurity expert Adam Levin are sponsoring No Bully's New York launch of a special after school pilot program with PAL.
Police Athletic League's 44th Annual Superstar Dinner
On September 13, 2016, the Police Athletic League hosted its 44th Annual Superstar Dinner honoring Robert J. McGuire, Former New York City Police Commissioner, and John B. Osborn, Chief Executive Officer, BBDO New York.
NYN Media - Police Athletic League's 44th Annual Superstar Dinner
The Police Athletic League (PAL) is holding its 44th Annual Superstar Dinner honoring Robert J. McGuire, Former New York City Police Commissioner, and John B. Osborn, Chief Executive Officer, BBDO New York.
CBS New York - Police Athletic League Bridges Gap Between NYPD And Youth
NEW YORK (CBS NewYork) — The Police Athletic League traces its roots back to 1914. Back then, one of its original goals was to reduce tensions between police officers and youth.
Bronx News 12 - Teens Participate in PAL's Sports Day
VAN CORTLANDT PARK - More than 400 teens got to showcase their skills Friday at the Police Athletic League’s Olympic Sports Fun Day.
SiLive.com – Police Athletic League Campers Enjoy Annual Carnival
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Almost 800 Police Athletic League (PAL) campers from all five boroughs of New York City gathered together on Staten Island on Friday to enjoy a day of fun at an annual carnival.
Harlem World - Police Athletic League Youngsters Compete In 2016 Track & Field Championships
On Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 150 young athletes participated in the Police Athletic League’s Track & Field Championships.
NYN Media – CEO Corner Podcast with Frederick Watts of the Police Athletic League
Even Frederick Watts, CEO of The Police Athletic League, has had questionable interactions with the police. But creating positive interactions with the cops is a primary goal of this nonprofit, which runs everything from free after-school programs, summer day camps, summer Playstreets and juvenile justice programs with sports activities as a cornerstone.
Fox5 News - PAL Kids Give Double Dutch Tips to Audrey Puente
PAL kids offered tips to Fox 5 News reporter Audrey Puente during PAL's Double Dutch Tournament at our Harlem Center.
News 12 – Police Athletic League kicks off Summer Playstreets
BROOKLYN - Summer vacation is here and the NYPD is doing its part to get kids out of the house while also keeping them safe.
WCBS - Deb Gordon Interview with Frederick J. Watts, PAL Executive Director
Deb Gordon spotlighted The Police Athletic League (PAL) Summer Playstreets with Frederick Watts, Executive Director of PAL, one of New York’s oldest youth service organizations.
ESPN New York - New York Sports and Beyond Interview with Frederick J. Watts, PAL Executive Director
Pediatric and youth concussions and free summer programs courtesy of City Parks Foundation and the Police Athletic League.
NY Daily News - NYPD receives advice on youth-to-youth crime from New York high schoolers
(Photo Credit: Jefferson Siegel)
The NYPD received some advice on how to reduce youth-on-youth crime — from those most affected.
DNA Info - Kids Will Rule City Streets During PAL's Summer Playstreets
NEW YORK CITY — Summer vacation is nearly here and city streets are being turned over to the kids for safe playing.
Brooklyn Daily - Taken to court! Police, kids play friendly basketball basketball game
It’s the one time you can steal from a police officer!
About 30 cops and teens squared off in a friendly-but-intense game of hoops at the Kings Bay Y in Sheepshead Bay on June 11. Teams — composed of a mix of youth from the Police Athletic League and officers from the 61st, 63rd, and 69th precincts — went head to head to foster sportsmanship and a better relationship between adolescents and officers, and it was a slam dunk, the event’s host said.
Harlem World Magazine – Manhattan Youngsters Enjoy Police Athletic League’s Annual Junior Police Jamboree
On Thursday, June 9, 2016, kids from Police Athletic League (PAL) Centers from Harlem to Houston joined over 150 children, ages 8 to 12, from PAL Centers across the five boroughs at the NYPD Candidate Assessment Center for the 8th Annual Junior Police Jamboree.
NY Daily News - Cops take on Harlem kids in gym refurbished with drug money
Cops and kids squared off in a basketball game Tuesday in a refurbished city housing gymnasium in Harlem — and the players have a bunch of drug dealers to thank for it.