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/
Riis Academy recently hosted its Third Annual Spelling Bee, filling the CS111 auditorium with excitement and pride. Youth participants, staff, and families gathered to cheer
Our community recently gathered to celebrate a new milestone—the arrival of our 16-seat van, designed to improve accessibility and provide a better travel experience for
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.
