Tag: southeast queens
No Room For ICE In Southeast Queens
On March 1, 2026, Senator Leroy Comrie in partnership with Council Member Nantasha Williams and 1199SEIU hosted an Immigration Enforcement Know-Your-Rights Town Hall at...
A Block That Built Community: The Legacy of 229th Street (131)
The 229th Street (131) Block Association has been a cornerstone of the Laurelton community for more than 40 years. Founded with a mission to...
Spreading Joy During the Holiday Season In Southeast Queens
New Yorkers have faced ongoing economic challenges since 2019, with the rising costs of food, utilities, and housing making it increasingly difficult for many...
Anyone Can Be Great, Because Anyone Can Serve
In January 2025, I applied to be a Queens General Assembly (QGA) Delegate , due to disillusionment with the Election in 2024. I needed...
Why Understanding Data Matters
In 2020, during the height of the pandemic, then-Mayor De Blasio provided daily updates on COVID-19 numbers and available resources for New Yorkers, addressing...
Sustainable Summer Giveback Thrives at Garden Of Resilience
Sustainability is thriving at the Garden of Resilience thanks to MinimalisaNYC! MinimalisaNYC has partnered with Garden of Resilience since 2022! By providing new and...
Laurelton’s Finest- Donovan Richards Jr. Delivers 2025 State of the Borough...
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. delivered the 2025 State of the Borough Address at Queens Theatre in Flushing, Queens, on April 25, 2025....
Know Your Rights: Immigration Enforcement
The New York Public Lawyers of Interest and The Lawyers Alliance of New York have assembled a resource that provides resources for understanding...
Students Profile Party Shack To Be Included For Anti-Gun Violence Asset...
Students from Laurelton's STEAM for Social Change Program interviewed business owner Ann Branch of Party Shack. The interview will be featured on the social...
Environmental Initiative Reduces Land Waste & Food Insecurity Combining Holiday Cheer
MinimalisaNYC and DIVAS for Social Justice hosted a Holiday Gift Shoppe at the Garden of Resilience in Springfield Gardens, Queens. The business and the...
