Tag: community-engagement

St. John’s University students host Winter Wonderland Fest to support St. Mary’s Hospital for Children

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Dec. 10, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS Staff Students from St. John’s University’s Event Marketing minor organized the inaugural Winter Wonderland Fest on Saturday, Dec. 7, to bring holiday cheer to the young patients and families at St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in Bayside. The event, presented by Flag Waterproofing & Restoration…

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens concludes 125th Anniversary celebrations with powerful events

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Nov. 25, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens marked the end of its 125th Anniversary celebrations with two significant events this month, bringing together community leaders, experts, and supporters to reflect on the ongoing challenges of poverty and the organization’s impactful work over the years. The events were highlighted by the…

Save your Halloween pumpkins for smashing at Queens Botanical Garden’s catapult event

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Nov. 1, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Hold on to your pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns and gourds a bit past Halloween for a chance to chuck and smash them into valuable compost.  On Friday, State Senator John Liu and Council Member Sandra Ung announced that this year’s Pumpkin Smash will be in partnership with the Queens Botanical…

BP launches new advisory panel for youth to become civically engaged in the future of Queens

In an effort to get more young people involved in civics, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has created a new advisory panel known as the Youth and Young Adult Council to introduce the “youngest and fiercest” community advocates to both community service and organization. Members of the advisory body will advocate concerns through means of… Read more »