Oct. 12, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan A participatory budgeting process to allow New Yorkers to decide how to spend part of the city’s budget, a fairly novel initiative coined the “The People’s Money,” is now open for idea submissions. Phase 1 of the new cycle kicked off on Oct. 10 and will last until Nov. 19. During this idea generation period, all New Yorkers over the age of 11, and regardless of immigration status, can submit ideas for projects that address the needs of their community. Projects must involve an expense, such as an after-school program or mental health initiative…
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Queens Community House reopens Social Adult Day Services program in Forest Hills after pandemic hiatus
Sep. 8, 2023 By Bill Parry It took more than three years but Queens Community House, one of the borough’s largest social service organizations, has resumed its Social Adult Day Services (SADS) program at its Forest Hills headquarters Monday to Friday every week. This marks the first time the vital program has fully reopened for…
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Millions of New York families feeling pinch after COVID-era federal food assistance program ends
Mar. 6, 2023 By Bill Parry Food pantries and community-based organizations across Queens and the city are ramping up efforts to relieve thousands of families who saw their federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits reduced on March 1. More than 3 million New York families will have far less to spend on groceries after the…
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