EDGEMERE COMMUNITY CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. NEWSLETTER

Greetings Neighbor,

I hope this newsletter finds you and your family well! I know some of you may be wondering about the ongoing construction at the old Covid site. Just a couple of months ago we were told that nothing will be happening at this site but it’s purpose is to bring a school to this location.

The civic found out earlier this week that this site is for the relocation of P.S. 106Q, Lighthouse Elementary. We have a lot of questions and we’re sure you do as well. We’ll try to get a meeting together with the Queens Borough President’s office prior to them meeting with Community Board 14. Once we have all of the details, we will let the community know so you can attend and become involved. This relocation will not only affect the community but the students and staff who currently attend/teach at P.S. 106Q.

As you know, there will be a lot of changes within this community, from the beach to the bay. Now is the time for us to be not only active, but proactive and come together as a community before it’s too late. For any new construction, we should be aware of, prior to starting not after. It may not change the plans they already have but they can offer conditions to us and we can demand them as well. As a community we should stand up for what we believe in and that’s equity, equality, access to healthy foods, better access to healthcare, access to our beaches, access to a parks for our children to play, better infrastructure so our homes and vehicles won’t flood everytime there’s a high tide or excess amount of rainfall. All of these things are necessary if we want to have a productive life for ourselves, our families and future generations thereafter.

A Train service will resume on May 19th. Click the banner above to find out more!

NYPD CAB Programs For Children and Adults

The Community Affairs Bureau (CAB) of the NYPD has many programs for our children and adults. Please check out their offerings and sign yourselves and your kids up today!

FREE Senior Fitness Walking Program!

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