400 Boxes of Groceries a Day Will Be Sent to Queens Residents in Need | March 24, 2020: FreshDirect will donate 400 boxes of groceries a day to Queens residents in need for the next four weeks, the Borough President’s Office announced today.
FreshDirect is providing free food to Queens residents in need | March 24, 2020: Online grocer FreshDirect has begun a month-long initiative to provide free food for Queens residents beset by the COVID-19 health and economic crises.
What’s Closed, What’s Still Available in LGBTQ Health & Social Services | March 16, 2020: While New York City’s bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters, and other entertainment establishments have been ordered shut down due to the coronavirus, some community and health centers
DOE reveals names on diversity panel | February 20, 2020: A backlash from parents has produced a new plan for the city to begin diversifying schools in central and Southeast Queens.
Employers want to hire senior citizens | February 13, 2020: Having a few gray hairs and some wrinkles does not necessarily mean you’re no longer viable in the work force. In fact, in many instances, it’s the perfect calling card.
Queens Community House granted 1.4M | December 26, 2019: Queens Community House has been awarded $1.4 million in economic and community development funding through the New York State Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
City Awards $19 million to Community Groups to Boost 2020 Census Participation, Many in Queens | December 13, 2019: A number of Queens-based groups will receive funding from a new $19 million community awards program that focuses on census-related education and organizing.
City awards $19 million in census funds to community outreach programs, many in Queens | December 11, 2019: Chhaya CDC, a Jackson Heights- and Richmond Hill-based organization is one of the winning groups that will share the $19 million Complete Count Fund, the city’s
Queens Borough President Candidates Say They'll Revamp The Role | November 25, 2019: The six candidates for Queens borough president want to convince voters that the largely ceremonial position can be more than just a figurehead.
Queens borough president candidates promise to increase community board diversity | November 27, 2019: The six declared candidates for Queens borough president may have very different objectives for the office, but according to a recent candidates forum, they all have one thing i
