Mar. 19, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan As part of the NYC Department of Education’s initiative to increase civic engagement among students, several elected officials visited public schools last week to discuss democracy and the functions of government. Throughout ‘Civics Week,’ students across the city participated in student voter registration drives, poster contests, and a public speaking competition where they could speak out about issues that are affecting their communities. They also had the chance to meet with elected officials to hear firsthand about their roles in government. The elected officials in Northeast Queens who visited schools in their respective district…
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BP Richards leads AAPI Heritage Month celebration at Queens Borough Hall
May. 23, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Queens Borough President Donovan Richards held a celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Monday, May 22, at the Helen Marshall Cultural Center in Queens Borough Hall. The celebration included multiple musical and dance performances from local cultural organizations, food and remarks from Richards and other…
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Queens senator holds Lunar New Year celebration at Tangram in Flushing
Hundreds of revelers joined state Senator John Liu for a Lunar New Year celebration Friday night at Tangram in Downtown Flushing. The event featured free food from 25 local restaurants, as well as musical and cultural performances and giveaways. Liu was joined at the event by several local leaders, including Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz,… Read more »