Los Sures “David Santiago” Senior Center Hosts Flu Shot Event
By Stephanie Pinilla On September 11, at 11:00 a.m., Los Sures “David Santiago” Senior Center hosted a free Flu Shot Event sponsored by Rite Aid. Rite Aid Wellness Ambassador, Jennifer Rolston, explained how Rite Aid became involved in distributing flu shots to the senior center. “Working for Rite Aid, we contact different senior centers and […]
We Remember the pain of September 11, 2001
Let us never forget the agony of September 11, 2001.
Remember to vote on Primary Day, September 12
Voting is an important right. Tuesday, September 12, is Primary Day in New York City. Don’t forget to vote.
Robust September 8 start for the Green Sidewalk program at Los Sures
By Carmen Glover After an extended delay, the Green Sidewalk program is back in session at Southside United HDFC-Los Sures’ Social Services building. The organization had a strong turnout today, Friday, September 8, for the Food Bank’s Green Sidewalk program, which provides free fresh produce to community residents. The line was long, winding around two blocks, as people […]
Happy Grandparents’ Day
On Sunday, September, 10, the special role that grandparents play in the lives of all families will be celebrated across the globe. We all treasure the memories of our grandparents. Many of us can fondly recall moments when our grandparents slipped us extra treats, shared fantastic tales about their many adventures or gave us sage advice […]
Crucial hearing in the Sara Oyola eviction case set for 9/11
By Carmen Glover As low income tenants continue to be displaced from their homes in the Southside of Williamsburg, tenants and their advocates have been publicly seeking support. One tenant in particular, Sara Oyolo, who resides at 273 Lee Avenue, is in dire straits. On Monday, September 11, at 9:00 a.m., she will appear in court to make a […]
We mourn with Texas, while celebrating Labor Day
As we prepare to honor the impact that workers have on society this Labor Day weekend, let us keep the residents of Texas in our hearts and minds. The devastation that they are facing is enormous. Our hearts ache with sadness. Some of us have families and loved ones who call Texas, particularly Houston, home. So as you […]
Apply Now for Ray Narvaez College Grants
Ray Narvaez College Grants are currently available. Don’t miss the chance to win up to $1,000 in grants. If you are a tenant of any Los Sures Management buildings and you are between 17 to 25 years and are enrolled in college for Fall 2017 then you are eligible to apply. The deadline to apply […]
Community Profile: Alba Nieves
Since leaving her native Dominican Republic close to 41 years ago, Alba Nieves has called Los Sures home. Nieves raised her children here and now she is seeing her grandchildren grow up in the same neighborhood. When she retired from the school system where she worked with children with special needs, volunteered in local anti-drug […]
Community Profile: Marisol Hernandez
Marisol Hernandez has been in the United States for over a decade but felt like she was asleep for most of it. “I felt I was asleep because I wasn’t involved with an organization or learning anything new,” said Hernandez, “but I woke up and realized that there was an opportunity to educate myself and […]