YMCA of Greater New York | 16,756 followers on LinkedIn. Here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. | New York City’s YMCA is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than 250,000 New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y.