Oct. 31, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Oct. 31, 2024 By Athena Dawson HANAC, an Astoria-based non-profit, hosted its annual gala on Friday, Oct 25. For over 52 years, the Queens-based organization has provided affordable housing, social programs, and independent living for older adults. This year’s gala was held in Manhattan’s Ziegfeld Ballroom. Michelle Charlesworth, co-anchor… Read more »
Oct. 7, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A middle school student from Queens has launched a book donation drive, providing much-needed support to the Community Center Services Organization Corporation (CCSO) based in Elmhurst. Inspired by his own journey with reading, Paul Ciafone’s initiative is set to offer a beacon of hope and access to educational…
Sep. 26, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The Commonpoint Closet, an annual free clothing pop-up event in Bayside, superseded expectations this year by distributing over 4,000 items to those in need. The event on Sunday, Sept. 22, inside the former Express in the Bay Terrace Shopping Center, saw a 70% increase in participation from last…