#ThrowBackThursday: The Talking Book Audio books on record albums were first available in 1934. Today most books are digitally downloaded.
#Throwback Thursday: Deaf-Blind Department - 1957 For over 60 years, the Institute had a separate program for student with deaf and blindness.
#ThrowbackThursday: First Days of School The first day of school for The New York Institute was on March 15, 1832 in Manhattan.
#Throwback Thursday: World War II Blinded Veterans After WWII, almost 200 Naval and Marine blind veterans receieved rehabilitation services at the New York Institute.
Readiness children raise money for the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is a national childhood cancer foundation dedicated to raising funds for research into new treatments and cures for all children battling cancer.
Camp Wanaqua: Taco Tuesday with Chef Danforth Houle Under the direction of Brooklyn restaurateur Danforth Houle, campers prepared a healthy lunch with fresh ingredients.
#ThrowbackThursday: Animal Husbandry in the 1940 and 1950s During World War II with the need for Victory Gardens for growing foods, the New York Institute started a program for raising farm animials.
NYI Students Rocking the Boat A group from the Schermerhorn Program learn about boat building and enjoy a rowing cruise on the Bronx River.