IS 59Q hosted its Annual Community Health, Education, and Employment Resources Fair on May 17th. The event, held in the school yard, was free and
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Category: Community
Lena’s Library
Are you interested in reading African American-focused children’s and adult books for free? Then you need to know about Lena’s Library. Lena Franklin, the CEO
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Department of City Planning Hosts Community Meeting for the Jamaica Neighborhood Development Plan
The NYC Department of City Planning held a community meeting on Thursday, March 6, at York College to discuss the ongoing Jamaica Neighborhood Plan. The
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Council Member Brooks-Powers Hosts Multi-Day Turkey Giveaway
Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers hosted her annual District 31 Community Turkey Giveaway – this time, over the course of three days. Lines of constituents interested
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Black Spectrum Hosts “Stop the Gentrification at Roy Wilkins Park” Town Hall
The Black Spectrum Theatre hosted “Stop the Gentrification at Roy Wilkins Park” on November 13th. The event was free and open to the public. The
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Rosedale Civic Hosts “City of Yes” Town Hall
The Rosedale Civic Association hosted a “City of Yes” Town Hall meeting at the St. Clare Catholic Academy gymnasium on November 16th. The event was
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Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman Hosts Community Day Festival
Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman held her annual community day festival on October 25th in front of her office on Merrick Boulevard. The all-age-friendly event was
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Girl Code Sponsors Sisterhood Walk
Girl Code NYC hosted its Sisterhood Walk on September 28th in front of the We Juicing store. The event was free and open to the
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Council Member Williams Hosts Jamaica Neighborhood Plan Information Session
New York City Council Member Nantasha Williams and The Jamaica Neighborhood Plan hosted an informational event on October 5th at the First Baptist Church. The
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Historic Grace Church Hosts Yard Sale
Downtown Jamaica’s Historic Grace Church hosted a yard sale on October 5th. The event was free and open to the public to attend. The sale
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