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THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2024 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 7

Elder Fraud Prevention

Members from the Queens
District Attorneys Office of
Frauds and Housing and Work-
er Protection Bureaus routinely
educate the public on how to
steer clear of scams and fraudu-
lent activities.
With a particular focus on
safeguarding seniors who are
increasingly becoming targets,
the bureaus recently hosted a
Senior Housing and Financial
Scams Awareness presentation
at the Raices Corona Older
Adult Center in Corona.
If your organization or agen-
cy could benefit from a similar
session, contact my Com-
munity Partnerships Division
at CommunityPartnerships@
queensda.org or 718-286-6435.

Spectrum And AXS TV Present $10,000

Grant To Eagle Academy Of Southeast Park Side Restaurant

Queens’ Music Education Program Queens’Finest Italian Restaurant

Eagle Academy is One of Five
Schools to Receive the Grant
from AXS TV’s Band Together
For Music Education Initiative
this Spring, Providing Vital
Funds to Exemplary Public Edu-
cation Music Programs Across
the United States

AXS TV and Spectrum have
announced that Eagle Academy
for Young Men, of Queens, NY,
has been selected to receive a
$10,000 grant as part of “AXS About Park Side Restaurant - An Italian Landmark in the heart of Corona,
TV’s Band Together For Music Queens, Park Side Restaurant is truly a destination that is worth the trip.
Education”—an ongoing initia- After one visit, you will be sure to be back again and again for one the
tive connecting AXS TV with city’s Best Italian restaurants. Bring your appetite and enjoy authentic
affiliates, local communities, and and always delicious dishes using the freshest ingredients and attention to
schools to support vital music edu- detail served by our professional staff. Park Side is also happy to host your
cation programs and the benefits next function with our private dining area and flexible banquet packages.
they provide students.
The award was presented by
Spectrum’s Director of Gov- 107-01 Corona Ave. Corona Heights, NY
ernment and Community Strat- (718) 271-9274 • (718) 271-9871
egy Jonelle Johnson and AXS - Reservations Suggested -
TV’s Gyneen Meyers, during
the school’s annual spring recital
at the end of June, as part of the
Academy’s graduation ceremony
where 40 young men graduated. New York City Schools Chancellor David C. Banks
The ceremony featured remarks with Spectrum’s Vice President of Government Affairs
by Eagle Academy Principal Dr. Rodney Capel at Eagle Academy’s graduation ceremony.
Christopher Smith and Eagle
Academy Assistant Principal plify top leadership, instruction, nation, on behalf of Eagle Acad-
Dawn Story Rodgers. and participation, yet also dem- emy for Young Men of Southeast
The keynote speaker, New York onstrate a strong need for further Queens we accept AXS TV’s gen-
City Schools Chancellor David C. funding and support. Selected erous grant to amplify music and
Banks, joined the celebration for teachers can then use the grant to education in our school,” said Dr.
his significant role in the develop- purchase music, fix broken instru- Christopher R. Smith, Principal.
ment of the Eagle Academy. As ments or buy new ones, repair or “This partnership will harmo-
the founding principal of the first replace performance equipment nize creativity and knowledge,
Eagle Academy for Young Men in and uniforms, and address any nurturing the next generation of
the Bronx and later as President other needs that the music pro- innovators and artists. By sup-
and CEO of the Eagle Academy gram may have. Eagle Academy porting music and arts education
Foundation, Chancellor Banks is using the funds for after-school we ensure that young minds are
has been crucial in guiding the musical activities. equipped with the tools to inno-
institution’s mission. The Eagle Academy Foundation vate, communicate and effectively
Public school music programs develops and supports a network enrich lives through the power of
often experience a severe lack of of all-male college preparatory creativity.”
funding and are the first casualties schools, from grades 6 through 12, “Our continued partnership
when budget cuts are made—a in challenged urban communities. with AXS TV supports a new
problem that has only increased The schools are focused on edu- round of grants boosting funda-
in recent years. “AXS TV’s Band cating and mentoring young men mental music and arts education,”
Together For Music Education” into future leaders committed to said Camille Joseph-Goldman,
initiative seeks to rectify this, excellence in character, scholastic Group Vice President, State Gov-
awarding grants to school-age achievement, and community ernment Affairs at Spectrum.
music education programs across service, and promoting these prin- “It’s important for us to continue
the country. These candidates are ciples nationally.
established programs that exem- “With gratitude and determi- (Continued on page 8)