Jan. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The LaGuardia Community College Foundation has awarded more than $500,000 in named scholarships for the 2024/25 academic year, helping hundreds of students overcome financial barriers and focus on their studies. LaGuardia Community College, located at 31-10 Thomson Ave. in Long Island City, is part of the CUNY system and… Read more »
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Queens kids score big at Mets annual holiday party with gifts and new coats
Jan. 3, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The New York Mets hosted more than 125 Queens elementary school students for their annual holiday party on Thursday, Dec. 19, in the Piazza Club at Citi Field. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the kids got to play games with each other, have lunch and take part…
Amazin’ Mets Foundation awards grant to St. John’s in Far Rockaway for maternal care support
Nov. 26, 2024 QNS News Team A Rockaway-based foundation has received a grant from the Amazin’ Mets Foundation to enhance maternal care for residents of the Rockaways. The St. John’s ICARE Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, led by New York Mets owner Alex Cohen, to support the…
Mets to give away 8,500 turkeys during 10th annual Thanksgiving event, with stop in Jamaica
Nov. 21, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The New York Mets, through their Amazin’ Mets Foundation, are gearing up to host their 10th annual MetsGiving Turkey Giveaway on Friday, Nov. 22, providing a record-breaking 8,500 turkeys to families in need. The event, presented by local Toyota dealers, will include in-person distributions in all five boroughs,…
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement hosts 17th annual Fall Family Feast
Nov. 19, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement brought the Queens community together this past weekend for its annual Thanksgiving feast. The non-profit hosted the 17th Annual Fall Family Feast at the Riis Settlement Community Center in the Queensbridge Houses on Saturday, Nov. 16. Over 1,200 community members… Read more »
Amazin’ Mets Foundation funds major renovation of Juniper Valley Park field in Middle Village
Nov. 7, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Amazin’ Mets Foundation, in collaboration with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, has announced the completion of renovations for Field #1 at Juniper Valley Park, made possible through a contribution exceeding $430,000. Located in Middle Village, Juniper Valley Park spans over 55 acres, offering…
City Parks Foundation holds second annual Senior Fitness Fair, featuring special guest Mr. Met
Oct. 10, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The City Parks Foundation held its second annual Senior Fitness Fair, wherein free healthy activities were offered for people 60 years of age and older on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Beloved New York Mets mascot, Mr. Met, made a special appearance and joined the…
Mets to host playoff watch parties at Citi Field
Oct. 3, 2024 By Ethan Marshall As the New York Mets look to clinch a trip to the National League Division Series Wednesday night in Milwaukee, the team announced that beginning as early as Thursday, Oct. 3, Citi Field will be hosting watch parties of select away games during the playoffs. Mets fans can…
Amazin’ Mets Foundation names amputee baseball team Legacy Award winners
Sep. 25, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Amazin’ Mets Foundation presented the Louisville Slugger Warriors Amputee Baseball Team with a $5,000 check on Saturday, Sept. 21 as part of the foundation’s second annual Legacy Award. Prior to Saturday’s Mets game, Amazin’ Mets Foundation President and New York Mets Co-owner Alex Cohen presented the check…
Amazin’ Mets Foundation awards St. Mary’s with $75K grant to fund medical eye gaze devices
Sep. 9, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Amazin’ Mets Foundation awarded St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children with a $75,000 grant to help fund eye devices for children in the hospital’s Early Education Program. This grant will help the medically complex, nonverbal kids in the program communicate better through eye movement. Eye gaze technology…