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A $6 million renovation of Newtown High School’s athletic field in Elmhurst, funded in part by Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Shekar Krishnan, will soon host the school’s inaugural football team, boosting pride and providing new opportunities for its diverse student body.
Students at Voyages Preparatory High School transformed a rundown basketball court in Jackson Heights, raising funds, winning a global competition, and collaborating with artists and community partners to create a mural that reflects the neighborhood's diversity.
Students from Voyages Preparatory High School, backed by Council Member Shekar Krishnan and Assembly Member Jessica González‑Rojas, unveiled a newly renovated basketball court after raising over $50,000 for the project.
A group of Queens high school students raised over $50,000 to revamp a local basketball court, partnering with nonprofit Project Backboard and NYC Parks to create a new community hub.