Tag: thanksgiving

Western Queens residents receive turkeys, hot meals ahead of Thanksgiving

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Nov. 22, 2023 By Czarinna Andres New York City Council Member Julie Won, in collaboration with Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement and numerous community partners, held a large-scale Thanksgiving event this past weekend. Over 4,000 residents in the western Queens area received hot meals and turkeys over the course of Saturday and Sunday in a… Read more »

Alternative Thanksgiving: Fun ways to share the day with friends or on your own

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Nov. 21, 2023 By Jessica Militello Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season with Christmas and New Year’s Eve not far away and with that commences the start of seeing family and friends to celebrate. While many eagerly anticipate these gatherings, it can also be a source of anxiety for those distanced from family,… Read more »