FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015
THE WOODSIDE HERALD
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SERVING SUNNYSIDE-WOODSIDE AND LONG ISLAND CITY VOL. 82, NO. 15
WOODSIDE, L.I.C., N.Y. FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015
FREE
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A HOPPY
LOCAL SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS
KIWANIS EASTER
HONORED
The Kiwanis Club of Woodside held their annual Easter Bunny photos at Wagner and Kelly Real Estate Office on Roosevelt and 59 Street last Wednesday. Photos of the children were taken and printed for them to take home. Members also distributed cookies and an Easter Egg filled with jelly beans.
Striving For A Good Education in NYS by Crystal Wolfe
“Education is something that affects all us,” said Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan at a meeting in February for education at the Sunnyside Community Center. “Whether it’s we who need to go to school or our children, or our children’s children, education is our future.” In a report put out by the Schott Foundation, a Black or Hispanic student is nearly four times more likely to be enrolled in one of the city’s poorest performing high schools as an Asian or White, non-Hispanic student. For the past 10 years thousands of children have been educated in NYC out of trailers, some of which are so old and rusted out they have faulty heating. “Trailers that were to be a temporary solution have remained in use long after their intended expiration dates,” said in an interview with NY1. (continued on page 5) (continued on page 5)
School crossing guards in the 104, 108, 110 and 114 Precincts were honored for Women’s History Month by 30th Assembly District Assemblywoman, Margaret Markey. She presented official New York State Assembly citations to each of the 40 women who attended the ceremony at her district office, while officers from the local precincts looked on. (continued on page 4)
UNITED FORTIES MEETING Enrolled In Medicaid Insurance
Thurs, April 16th @ 7PM All Are Welcome! St. Teresa’s Parish Center, Woodside 44th Street, Off 50th Avenue
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