Oct. 16, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens (VBGCQ) held its annual gala at Sala Astoria last week, raising important funds for the non-profit’s various afterschool programs. The event, themed “The Power of Community”, took place on Thursday, Oct. 10 at Sala Astoria at… Read more »
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Sky Farm LIC expansion celebrated by community members and leaders
May. 22, 2024 By Czarinna Andres May 22, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Representatives from Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) gathered on Tuesday, May 21, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of Sky Farm LIC, a one-acre farm located atop the Standard Motor… Read more »
Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens awarded $3 million capital grant for new Astoria headquarters
Apr. 29, 2024 By bparry
Astoria students learn about drones and green energy jobs at STEM event
Apr. 11, 2024 By admin Apr. 11, 2024 By Seán Ó Briain Over 40 students at the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens in Astoria participated in a mentoring session on drone technology and green energy jobs Wednesday evening as part of an initiative to introduce young children to STEM careers. The event, which… Read more »
Queens Council on the Arts merging with Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens
Mar. 27, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_72517" align="alignnone" width="874"] The brain trust behind the merger (l to r) Walter Sanchez, Frank Raffaele and Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens CEO Costa Constantinides. Photo courtesy of Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens[/caption]
Mar. 27, 2024 By Bill Parry