Aug. 21, 2024 By Athena Dawson Aug. 21 is World Senior Citizens Day, a day to celebrate seniors and increase awareness of the issues that affect older adults. To mark the occasion, QNS spoke exclusively with three inspiring local women who continue to make a difference in their communities while embracing the journey of aging… Read more »
Aug. 12, 2024 By Athena Dawson Rep. Grace Meng (D-6) joined local seniors for a bus ride-along on Thursday, Aug. 8, as part of a transportation program run by a local nonprofit based in Astoria. Meng and the seniors traveled to a convenience store using the East-West Connection Transportation Program, offered by HANAC, an organization… Read more »
Apr. 19, 2024 By Athena Dawson Stacy Bliagos, executive director of HANAC, an Astoria-based Hellenic non-profit organization, spoke exclusively to QNS about the organization’s dedication to helping Queens’ most vulnerable residents. Originally founded in 1972 by reporter George Douris, the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee (HANAC) is a social services organization based out of Astoria…
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Mar. 19, 2024 By Athena Dawson Ten young adults in Astoria were honored for their community service as part of the HANAC Astoria Cornerstone Program last month. On Feb. 21st, 10 participants of the HANAC Astoria Cornerstone Program were honored for their leadership and community service. The program, which caters to about 250 young adults,… Read more »
Nov. 16, 2023 By Amanda Salazar With Thanksgiving coming up, now is a good time to think about ways to give back to your community. Western Queens has a variety of volunteer roles available, from supporting the local parks to helping to fight food insecurity. As it gets closer to the holiday, special Thanksgiving volunteer… Read more »