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Rivercrest bar in Astoria raises nearly $12K for childhood cancer research with head-shaving fundraiser

New York International FC coach Nick Platt shaves his head for child cancer research at Rivercrest. Photo: Nicholas Alexandrakos.

April 24, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A spirited charity head-shave at Rivercrest, a popular bar on Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria, raised nearly $12,000 for childhood cancer research earlier this month. The April 3 event marked Rivercrest’s first time participating in the St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s annual head-shaving fundraiser, joining other bars in the Stout NYC Hospitality… Read more »