Tag: queens-school-safety

Bomb threat forces evacuation of Glendale school, no devices found: NYPD

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May. 5, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood responded to a 911 call of a bomb threat at I.S./P.S. 119 in Glendale on Monday morning. Officers were informed by school administrators that an email was received from an unknown sender stating that there were bombs placed inside the school,…

Community rallies to stop proposed lithium-ion battery storage site in Middle Village

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Apr. 3, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden spearheaded a rally on Wednesday, April 2, to oppose the proposed construction of a large-scale lithium-ion battery storage facility at 64-30 69th Place in Middle Village, directly across from PS/IS 128.  The rally, which brought together local residents, political leaders, and concerned parents, demonstrated…

Rep. Grace Meng awards grant to St. Francis Prep in Fresh Meadows for enhanced school security

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Oct. 30, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan U.S. Rep. Grace Meng awarded St. Francis Preparatory High School in Fresh Meadows $150,00 in federal funds designated to improve the school’s security.  Meng visited the school on Friday, Oct. 25, to formally present a check during a meeting with school officials and student government representatives.  The money…