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NYCFC’s Night Leagues brings free soccer program to high school students in Flushing

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Mar. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson and Gabriele Holtermann Under the bright lights of Flushing High School’s gymnasium, a group of bright eyed, local high school students gathered Saturday evening to run soccer drills and play scrimmage matches. The high schoolers are a part of New York City Football Club’s (NYCFC) newly launched Night Leagues initiative piloted in January. The soccer club’s charity foundation, City in the Community (CITC), has partnered with EmPower Solar, to bring free Saturday evening soccer coaching and career mentorship sessions to local youth ages 15-18. The initiative is for both boys and girls. The soccer…
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Filmmaker captures iconic Queens landmarks in second Indiana Jones adaptation

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Feb. 5, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A Queens filmmaker is gearing up to release his second Indiana Jones short film adaptation after his first one was a huge hit online among fans of the franchise.  John Galligan, a Forest Hills resident, released Indiana Jones and the Secret of the Queens Giant in 2020, just three years after buying his first camera, to pay homage to the film saga. The short film centers around the tallest and oldest tree in the city, known as the Queens Giant in Alley Pond Park. Since its release, the film garnered over 250,000 views on…
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Queens high school graduates credit New York Edge for their success as they prepare for college

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Jun. 28, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Two Queens high school graduates detailed how New York Edge after-school programs helped them develop and improve upon their academic and leadership skills. The first student, Sofia, is graduating from Veritas Academy in Flushing. She was the vice president of her Student Council and captain of the cheerleading team. She…
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