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DIVAS for Social Justice Host Community Exhibition Celebrating Laurelton.nyc at The...
On June 10, 2017 DIVAS for Social Justice hosted a community exhibit with the support of the Laurelton Library. The event featured the STEAM...
LIFESTYLE NEWS
How We Combat Food Insecurity and Disrupt Discrimination
Depending on the decade you grew up in, you may have seen the MyPlate or MyPyramid diagrams in a cafeteria, homeroom, or health class...
229th Street (131) Revives It’s Block Party In Honor of A...
After a sixteen-year hiatus, the 229th Street (131) Block Association proudly hosted its long-awaited block party on May 30, 2026. In a unanimous decision,...
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Students Redesign Virtual Reality Google Cardboard For The 1st Community Garden For Laurelton
Dedicated Educators of The Department of Education and DIVAS for Social Justice are ensuring students are having a fulfilling and civic minded experience despite...
Laurelton Community Beautification Project.
Students of Linden SDA school rolled up their sleeves to beautify their community. Powered by DIVAS for Social Justice, the students cleaned the weeds...
The Taste of Laurelton By Jamil Joseph
Crown Fried Chicken is my favorite restaurant in Laurelton. Often, I go there with my cousins and sister. They are funny and nice. Also,...
The Taste of Laurelton By Andrew Francis
My favorite place to eat in Laurelton is the 7/11 on 224th and Merrick Boulevard. I like this place because it has a variety...
Adjusting To Our New Norm-COVID
COVID-19 has shown me that months and months away from school isn’t the best thing because constantly being inside the house isn’t fun or...
VOICES OF LAURELTON
Roy Wilkins COVID Memorial Garden
Fear, death, and economic distress characterize the year 2020, but through all of it we have been able to adapt and be resilient. As...
A Hidden Gem
By Cynthia Bernadine
I have driven down Merrick Blvd. for over 10 years. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, moved to Valley Stream and...












































