STEM programs promise the most underserved students a future in tomorrow’s economy The world is rapidly changing, and the future is rushing towards us. A week will see the same changes and developments that past generations were accustomed to seeing in a year, or even

VIP, by its very name, speaks of importance and excellence! And important is how customers are made to feel and excellent is the type of service they receive the minute they step into a VIP store. With one location at 1465 Rockaway Parkway and another at 215 Conklin

Canarsie Plaza Liquor Warehouse is the No. 1 place to purchase all your liquor –for the holidays, a gift, a party or just to stock up your bar. They have a huge selection of vodka, champagne, wines and tequila – all for a very low

Allows for Round-the-Clock Storm Readiness; Collection Times Could Vary The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that it has transitioned its operations to a winter schedule. Long known as “Night Plow,” the Department schedules more employees to overnight hours during the winter to respond

Snow Laborers are Crucial in Clearing Snow and Ice After Big Winter Storms The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that registration is open for those interested in working as Emergency Snow Laborers for the 2022-2023 winter season. Emergency Snow Laborers are per-diem

Who doesn’t love 15% off? Drop off your bag of unwanted clothing in the recycling box at H&M in Kings Plaza Mall. All textiles are welcome – any brand, any condition – even odd socks, worn-out t-shirts and old sheets. The textiles are then sent

There is hope. Providing 24/7, free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The Lifeline helps thousands of people overcome crisis situations every day. Who can call 988 for help? Anyone can call 988. If you are in a mental health,

The New York State Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) aims to raise awareness about charity scams. Donations of any kind can make a real impact on a good cause, which is why charity scams are especially cruel. Unfortunately, scammers never miss an

The NYC Department of Sanitation has a special leaf collection for NYC residents. Set your leaves at the curb after 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 4th. Place leaves in paper lawn and leaf bags or open, unlined containers for collection. Do not use plastic bags.

NYC Department of Sanitation Announces Special Leaf Collection Schedule The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced the special leaf collection schedule for City residents. Instead of decomposing in a landfill, the collected leaves will be turned into renewable energy or compost, and added

Governor Kathy Hochul announced on November 1st that construction is now underway at The Rise, a $50 million, 72-unit affordable and supportive housing development in Brownsville. In addition to being 100% affordable, the development will offer an array of health, wellness, employment and legal services

Inflation and airline schedule disruptions are grabbing plenty of news headlines. But travel statistics show it’s not impacting travel plans as severely as you might think. By Labor Day, U.S. airline travelers returned to the skies at more than 98% of pre-pandemic levels, according to

For organizations like MPA that look after the park, it may not matter how you vote, but it absolutely matters that you vote. Here’s why: Setting red vs. blue aside, elected officials dig into data about the size of an area’s voting pool when making fiscal decisions. In