NEW YORK — A new program in Queens is helping keep some kids in school, but it’s not what you might expect. It provides free laundry services to low-income families to help keep attendance up. Demetrios Vasiadis, co-owner 14th Laundry, told CBS2 his customers often have to contemplate…

ASTORIA, Queens (WABC) — Organizers of a new program say dirty clothes can keep lower income children from attending class, and now they have a plan to help remove that obstacle for some students in Queens. “Feeling about yourself is what’s going to help our children continue to…

ASTORIA, QUEENS — A laundromat in Astoria will provide free laundry services to 30 low-income families in the neighborhood. The services, funded with the Blackstone-backed Champlain Hudson Power Express project, will run out of 14th Laundry located at 3067 14th St. The families in Zone 126 will be…

The Zone 126 food pantry at Long Island City High School opened Feb. 9, helping ensure the nutritional needs of students and families are met in a dignified, healthy, and culturally appropriate way. Established in 2011, Zone 126 focuses on serving students and families living in the Queensbridge,…

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou  Earlier this year, Zone 126 marked a significant milestone in the organization’s history when we turned 10 years old. Just…

By Rachel Vick No Kid Hungry has named one of Queens’ own as a hunger hero for her unwavering dedication to getting food to New York City residents. Lifetime resident of northwest Queens Dr. Anju Rupchandani, who serves as the executive director of Zone 126, was honored for…