Nov. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson A group of Queens youth celebrated a day filled with enriching events at the Police Athletic League’s (PAL) annual Lights On Afterschool event on October 24. The event featured PAL centers and sites across the five boroughs, including youngsters from the Pathways Prep site located at 109-89 204th…
Aug. 22, 2024 By Athena Dawson Queens youngsters took the stage at the Police Athletic League’s (PAL) annual Cultural Day event. Over 250 PAL participants from across the five boroughs participated in Cultural Day at PAL’s Harlem Center, located at 441 Manhattan Ave., on Friday, Aug. 9. The theme of this year’s event, “Reimagine…
Jul. 31, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_78175" align="alignnone" width="680"] Aaron Gafur was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court for allegedly sexually assaulting young girls when he worked for the Police Athletic League in Jamaica. Photo courtesy of the NYPD[/caption]
July 31, 2024 By Bill Parry
May. 9, 2024 By Athena Dawson On Apr. 24, a group of Queens youngsters took first, second and third place at the Police Athletic League’s (PAL) annual Showstoppers event, held at the Theater at City Tech College in downtown Brooklyn. This year’s theme celebrated “50 Years of Hip-Hop,” and over 5,000 PAL members teamed up…
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Mar. 8, 2024 By Athena Dawson More than 150 Police Athletic League (PAL) participants from centers around the city competed in a day of fun-filled challenges at the PAL’s annual Tournament of Champions last month. Some of New York’s most creative middle schoolers gathered on Feb. 22 at the PAL’s Edward Byrne Center- located in South Jamaica-to participate in all-STEAM brain games. STEAM is comprised of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics-based enrichment activities. After a day filled with fierce competition, the Edward Byrne Center team took first place in the tournament. The 5th-8th graders competed in an 11-round competition,…
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