City Living NY’s
Resource Newsletter
May 11th, 2026
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and motherly figures in the City Living NY community!
CLNY Parenting Journey
City Living NY will be starting its next Parenting Journey cohort in June! New to parenthood? Want to find a community of parents to discuss the joys and challenges of parenting? Hoping to unpack your parenting style? CLNY’s Parenting Journey might be right for you!
Read the flyer above for more information. If interested, please fill out the form attached in the QR code or the link below.
Parenting Journey is a 12-week in-person program so please make sure you are able to attend before submitting an interest form.
Book Event: “Queer and Muslim”
Join Robbie Ahmed, Rahim Thawyer, and Anthony Abd-al Shafi Rosado at the LGBT Community Center on May 16th to discuss the book “Queer and Muslim: On Faith, Family, and Healing.” This powerful collection of short stories explores the intersection and tension between identities.
Attend for free or purchase a ticket to get a signed copy of the book.
Upcoming Job Events
Fresh Air Fund Summer Camp
The Fresh Air Fund offers free summer camp for children ages 8-17 who live and attend school in New York City. This unique camp will allow your child to experience nature like never before at the Fresh Air Fund’s sleep away camps in the Hudson Valley!
Use the link below to learn more about the camp and apply. The Fresh Air Fund will also be holding a virtual information session on May 12th at 5:30pm.
Dyadic Therapy for Parents
Chances for Children’s free dyadic therapy program is the perfect opportunity to learn more about your relationship with your child and begin strengthening your bond. Pregnant moms and/or parents with children age 0-5 are able to access these free services.
Therapy available as parent-child dyad or in group settings. Use the link below to learn more and submit a referral for services.
CDF’s Youth Policy Council
The Children’s Defense Fund is seeking applicants for its Youth Policy Council! The council will bring together big thinkers who want to positively impact their community and the world.
Anyone between the ages of 16 – 24 with lived experience in the child welfare system are welcome to apply. The Children’s Defense Fund is eager to hear your voice and use your knowledge to influence its advocacy work.
Use the link below to learn more and apply.
YTFG Fellowship
The Youth Transition Funders Group (YTFG) is looking for young adults between the ages of 21 to 29 who are interested in learning about philanthropy and passionate about improving public systems in the city such as housing, education, and employment.
The YTFG Fellowship will offer young leaders the opportunity to gain insight into issues and challenges funders face when trying to reshape public systems. Participating leaders will have access to personal coaching, mentorship, and peer-to-peer connections. Learn more about the YTFG Fellowship using the link below.
Applications due May 15th.
Recipes
Baked Ziti
Ingredients
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb fresh spinach
- 1.5 cups mozzarella, grated
- 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
~45 min
Serves 8
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of an oven-safe baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and several grinds of pepper.
- Print a large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain noodles once cooked.
- Return large pot to stove. Cover bottom with 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Add spinach and a pinch of salt. Toss and saute for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Turn off heat, remove spinach from pot, and gently squeeze excess water from spinach. Chop and set aside.
- Add pasta to the pot along with remaining marinara, 2/3 chopped spinach, 1/4 tsp salt, and several grinds of pepper. Toss until combined.
- Add half the pasta to oven-safe baking dish. Top with dollops of ricotta and remaining 1/3 spinach. Spread the remaining pasta on top. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Place in oven and bake until cheese is browned, about 20 minutes.
Credit: Love and Lemons
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