New York Public Radio’s All Things Considered recently ran ‘Housing Generations,’ a fascinating four-part series about life in the Queensbridge Houses and its changing face over the decades. The centerpiece of the story is the Alston family, a family that has been close to our Riis Settlement community for many years. We encourage you to check out this piece and share your thoughts with us on Facebook and Twitter.
http://www.wnyc.org/housing-generations/
In early 2024, the Administration for Children’s Services selected Riis to launch a Family Enrichment Center (FEC) in Astoria, where families can come together to
Our Immigrant Services department had a busy fall, facilitating ESOL classes, citizenship preparation classes, and coordinating several clothing drives and distributions. A few highlights from
The mission of Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is to build and strengthen underserved communities in western Queens and to act as a catalyst for change.
