New York Public Radio’s All Things Considered recently ran ‘Housing Generations,’ a fascinating four-part series about life in the Queensbridge Houses and its changing face over the decades. The centerpiece of the story is the Alston family, a family that has been close to our Riis Settlement community for many years. We encourage you to check out this piece and share your thoughts with us on Facebook and Twitter.
http://www.wnyc.org/housing-generations/
On Wednesday, March 27, Riis Academy hosted its Second Annual Spelling Bee, another memorable event! Students from grades three to middle school representing Riis Academy
Last Friday, the Youth Services team hosted a Riis Cutz self-care event at our Ravenswood Cornerstone site. Several local barbers, beauticians, and staff members generously
The mission of Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is to build and strengthen underserved communities in Western Queens and to act as a catalyst for change.
