via The Queens Courier
Library Classes Aid Immigrants
The Queens Library’s English for Speakers of Other Languages program is soon set to mark its 35th anniversary.
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Anchored by Hope to Breezy Point
Barbara Joyce, a longtime resident of the beachfront community, is determined to rebuild and stay in the Queens neighborhood she still calls home.
via Voices of NY
Dance Helps Keep Culture Alive
Queens' Ayazamana Cultural Center teaches traditional folkloric dances native to different regions of Ecuador.
Big Roll for Bikes in Sandy Relief
Cyclists are pedaling supplies to Sandy victims – and want two-wheelers incorporated into disaster-response planning.
Seniors Walk For Health
A BIG STEP: Selfhelp Senior Center's walk-a-thon in Kissena Park raised money to expand health and wellness programs for older New Yorkers.
Floating A Home For Healthcare
The Floating Hospital, the first hospital on New York City public housing property, serves the 7,000 residents of the Queensbridge Houses.
Family Mourns Queens Guardsman
Noel Polanco, who was fatally shot by a cop, was remembered at his funeral as a dedicated soldier and car enthusiast who worked hard for his family.
Softball On Wheels at Citi Field
Athletes came to Citi Field to participate in the 12th annual Major League Wheelchair Softball Tournament.