NEW 102.7 (WNEW-FM), an Audacy station in New York, collected 10,000 toys during its third annual “Karen Carson in the Morning 10,000 Toys for Girls and Boys,” toy drive. All donations go towards Children’s Aid NYC and will be given to foster kids in New York City this holiday season. 

“Karen Carson in the Morning,” hosted by Karen Carson, Johnny Mingione and Anthony Malerba, collected donations from November 24 to December 12. The trio had kids from Children’s Aid NYC on-air to encourage listeners to donate. On December 10, Carson rode the Shellraiser roller coaster at American Dream in New Jersey until they reached 5,000 toys, the halfway point to their collection goal

To celebrate the end of the toy drive, NEW 102.7 hosted kids from Children’s Aid NYC and their families at American Dream on December 15 for an eventful afternoon going on rides and playing games at the indoor theme park and enjoying an acoustic concert with Max McNown.

“Our hearts are warm thanks to the support and generosity of our listeners. Every donation is helping us bring smiles to local kids in our community,” said Rob Miller, Brand Manager, NEW 102.7. “This year our campaign was more than collecting toys for kids. We wanted to give them an experience that they’ll never forget.”

“We are incredibly grateful to Karen Carson in the Morning and the NEW 102.7 team for their extraordinary commitment to children and families this holiday season,” said Phoebe C. Boyer, President and CEO, Children’s Aid. “Raising more than 10,000 toys and creating a day of joy for over 150 families at American Dream is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when partners work together to make a real difference. This generosity brought smiles, laughter, and lasting memories to children who deserve every bit of holiday magic.”

Since 1853, Children’s Aid NYC has been supporting New York City’s most vulnerable children through programs, services, summer camps, and educational initiatives. 

Listeners can tune in to NEW 102.7 FM (WNEW-FM) in New York on-air and nationwide on the Audacy app and the station website. Fans can also connect with the station via Instagram, Facebook and  X.