The branch, located at 108-19 71st Ave, will host an event dedicated to Martin Luther King on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 4 p.m.
A foundation granted the Child Center of NY $450,000 to propel its Cash+Community Works Initiative, according to QNS.
This week's emergency food pop-up at Queens Borough Hall has been moved from Tuesday to Thursday due to the ongoing winter storm.
At the pop-up event Tuesday, the organization Hungry Monk will give away 1,300 boxes of food — no questions asked.
The number of homeless students in District 28 stayed virtually the same since the previous school year, according to a new report.
The month-long toy drive at Queens Borough Hall will support children waging their own fights against cancer.
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
Summer isn’t over until you’ve enjoyed the food, rides and games at the Grande Festa Italiana at North Hempstead Beach Park.
Two family activities at the Guggenheim estate, where membership helps support the Gold Coast buildings and grounds.
Free, Safe Places to Play for Queens Children
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Some stories put a smile on your face. Here's our wrap-up from the region.
Nonprofit has received grant through New York Life Foundation.
Queens sites to receive money included Queens College's Kupferberg Center and the Hall of Science.
Some stories put a smile on your face. Here's our wrap-up from around Long Island.
Drop by Patch every week to find out how to help local residents with fundraising goals.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Patch readers shared a few creative solutions.
Frank LaSalle took the top spot in competition held in Pennsylvania.
Participants in Dec. 8 event will be entered to win Super Bowl tickets.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Forest Hills family services agency raises money for its youth fitness and health programs.
Forest Hills non-profit's event will include food, drinks and entertainment.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Three local residents walk to support mother-in-law who recently received a kidney transplant.
America Red Cross is helping to find information on missing loved ones.
Jobs rang from behind the counter to behind the scenes.
The place you call home—and the latest news and happenings you need to know—now in the palm of your hand.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.