THROGGS NECK MERCHANT ASSOCIATION SPONSORS HOLIDAY PARTY
Throggs Neck Merchant Association held its time honored holiday party on Wednesday, December 12 at the Redwood Club.
TNMA members joined community, political and law enforcment leaders in celebrating the holidays. Photo by Fernando Justiniano
CUB SCOUTS PACK 162 HELPS FEED THE NEEDY
With the 49th Precinct’s support, Cub Scout Pack 162 spent their day on Saturday, December
15 collecting food for the needy in their community.
Cub Scout Pack 162 were eager to help provide holiday cheer to those in need.
Photo by Fernando Justiniano
STUDENTS ENJOY YOUNG K&Q CHESS CLUB EVENT
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SALAMANCA MEETS WITH VIP COMMUNITY SERVICES
Councilman Rafael Salamanca met with VIP Community Services to discuss the opioid crisis
in the community and its ongoing work.
Salamanca (c) discussed the opioid crisis in the community with VIP Community Services.
Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca’s Offi ce
Approximately 188 students and parents
showcased their chess skills to Senator
Jamaal Bailey at the Young Kings & Queens
Chess Club’s Educational Game Day on Friday,
December 14 at Bronx Preparatory
High School. The event was supported by
Eastwood Manor, Eastchester Chrysler Jeep
Dodge Ram, NYC Motorcars, Domino’s Pizza
and Fish N’ Ting Restaurant.
(far left) Barbara Gibson La Grant explained
the etiquette of how to act and present one’s
self and to have self-esteem.
Photo by Fernando Justiniano
(l-r) Young Kings & Queens Chess Club
founder Romeo Davis, Nathaniel Cunningham,
William McField, Zaida, Daiza, Amya and
assitant principal Rufi na Belthrop helped organize
the event. Photo by Fernando Justiniano