Tag: non-profit

Queens strongly represented in US Open ball crew

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New York Junior Tennis & Learning member Kento Smith works as a ball crew member at the 2025 US Open. Photo courtesy of NYJTL.

Aug. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A number of young Queens tennis players are preparing to work as members of the US Open ball crew when the famous tennis tournament returns this Sunday. Several Queens-based members of the non-profit New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL), the largest youth tennis non-profit in the US,…

Queens Together launches new Neighbor to Neighbor program to support families in crisis with food and aid

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Left to right: Laura Siciliano, Queens Together; Pei Wei, co-owner Zaab Zaab; Urgen Sherpa, Chhaya; Jonathan Forgash, Executive Director, Queens Together; Congresswoman Grace Meng; Tashi Dechen, co-owner Khampa Kitchen; Michael Fuquay, owner The Queensboro; Loycent Gordon, owner Neir's Tavern Queens Together’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program Feeds Families in Need

Nov. 5, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Together, a non-profit dedicated to fighting food insecurity in the borough, has launched a new Neighbor to Neighbor program aiming to provide aid to specific families during times of crisis. The non-profit, which was founded by Jonathan Forgash during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide culturally appropriate meals…

Non-profit advocating for people with developmental disabilities holds annual fun day in Astoria Park

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Crowds gather for Services for the UnderServed's Developmental Disabilities Championships and Family Fun Day in Astoria Park on Thursday. Photo: S:US

Oct. 14, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Services for the UnderServed (S:US), a nonprofit dedicated to creating a more equitable New York by empowering people with disabilities, hosted its annual Developmental Disabilities Championships and Family Fun Day at Astoria Park’s Running Track on Thursday. The event celebrated individuals with intellectual and… Read more »