Sep. 9, 2024 By Athena Dawson Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, along with MSG and New York Knicks legend John Starks, hosted a back-to-school event in St. Albans on Saturday, Aug. 31. The event, held at Roy Wilkins Park, featured a Jr. Knicks Clinic and provided school supplies and hundreds of Knicks-themed backpacks to local…
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The NYS Quitline urges Queens young adults to avoid tobacco during back-to-school season
Sep. 5, 2024 By Anthony Medina Young adults starting college may not fully understand the stresses that come with higher education, but relying on tobacco products as a coping mechanism is never the solution, says the NYS Quitline. The statewide agency helping millions of New Yorkers quit smoking has issued a reminder, alongside medical…
St. John’s University celebrates 25 years of residence life during move-in weekend
Sep. 4, 2024 By Athena Dawson As a new school year begins, St. John’s University is celebrating 25 years of residence life. Over Labor Day weekend, incoming freshmen, returning students and their families gathered on the campus for the university’s annual Move-In Weekend, marking its milestone. The Fall 2024 entering class includes residential students…
Queens parents chime in with last-minute back-to-school shopping tips
Aug. 29, 2024 By Anthony Medina The first day of classes for New York City Public School children is Thursday, Sept. 5, leaving some Queens parents with under a week to do any last-minute back-to-school shopping. Experts from the National Retail Federation, the world’s largest retail trade association, say that some parents typically begin…
Southeast Queens celebrates back-to-school with block party and backpack giveaway hosted by Council Member Nantasha Williams
Aug. 27, 2024 By Athena Dawson Southeast Queens’ second annual Back-to-School Block Party and Backpack Giveaway brought together hundreds of community members on Sunday, Aug. 25. The event, hosted by Council Member Nantasha Williams in partnership with Senator Leroy Comrie and Assemblymember Alicia Hyndman, took place in front of Williams’ office, located at 172-12…
Annual back-to-school wellness event brings Rockaway community together for a strong start to the school year
Aug. 26, 2024 By Czarinna Andres As the new school year approaches, families across the Rockaway Peninsula and nearby communities gathered for the 8th annual Community and Back-to-School Wellness event on Aug. 16. The event, held at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, located at 327 Beach 19th St. in the Rockaways, offered a festive atmosphere…
Free science circus for kids coming to Crocheron Park during back-to-school weekend
Aug. 26, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan In honor of back-to-school season, Friends of Crocheron and John Golden Park in Bayside is organizing a weekend of free events for kids to get excited about science and fitness at Crocheron Park. The “Back2School Wknd” will kick off on the morning of Saturday, Sep. 7, with real…
Southeast Queens educators and community groups seeking donations for back-to-school drives
Aug. 23, 2024 by Athena Dawson As the back-to-school season begins, some teachers and local community groups are turning to GoFundMe for financial support. Three local fundraisers for students in various parts of southeast Queens aim to equip youngsters with quality school supplies. Below is a description of each of the fundraising initiatives. Empower…
Here’s where to get free backpacks in NYC before first day of school Sept. 5
Aug. 23, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Every parent’s back-to-school checklist includes getting backpacks and supplies. And like so many things lately, these essential learning tools can be expensive. The good news is that there are many locations around the city for families in need to pick up a backpack or school supplies before the…
Saved by the bell: Free back-to-school giveaways for Southeast Queens residents
Aug. 7, 2024 By Athena Dawson As the back-to-school season approaches, numerous local organizations in southeastern Queens are hosting giveaway events for residents across the borough. These events will provide essential school supplies such as scissors, binders, craft materials, bookbags and notebooks. Below is a list of events for students. Back To School Pop…