Thursday, September 3, 2026
THE THREE GEORGES: A New Lens on the Revolutionary War — And the Black Patriot Who Represents Thousands Coming Into the Light
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Is Youth Gun Violence an Epidemic That Could Hurt Someone You Love?
Youth violence does not happen in isolation. It is connected to the four obstacles to success facing poor families, young people, and communities:
1. Dysfunctional family systems
2. Fractured communities
3. Poor education
4. A lack of sustainable income
These four obstacles can affect a young person’s stability, guidance, education, opportunities, and hope for the future. Fractured families can create fractured communities. Limited educational support can restrict future workforce opportunities. A lack of sustainable income can make it more difficult for families to move beyond poverty and can limit access to positive pathways.
The Create Conversations Community is designed to address these conditions through healing, communication, mentorship, education, leadership development, job training, employment, apprenticeships, workforce development, and wealth education.
Understanding the relationship between these obstacles and youth violence is an important step toward creating safer, more hopeful communities.
This is an introduction to a four-part series that will address youth violence, its relationship to the root causes of poverty and crime, the four obstacles to success faced by poor families, and the Create Conversations Community’s response.
I invite you to follow this series and join the conversation.
Which of these four obstacles do you believe has the greatest impact on young people and families in our communities?
Let’s Build the Future, Together. Click Here and Tap in to join the conversation.
Rozalyn Shepard
Create Conversations Community
Rise Network Community Development Corporation
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Get The Scoop On Fun and Empowering Events in Southeast Queens the Weekend of August 28th
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Get The Scoop On Queens Caribbean Carnival Preview
Marches Forward with Cultural Vibes
Monday, August 24, 2026
The Shops at Skyview Celebrates US Open Season with Shopping, Style and Fan Experiences
Queens, NY — The Shops at Skyview will celebrate tennis season with “Ready, Set, Serve.” a US Open-inspired fan experience running August 20 through September 13. Located just one subway stop and a 10–15 minute walk from the US Open, Skyview invites tennis fans to extend the excitement beyond the courts with shopping, interactive experiences, and live match viewing.
Throughout the event, guests can capture their own tennis moment at an immersive photo booth at the entrance. During Finals Weekend, select US Open Finals will be shown on the Big Screen, culminating with the Men’s Singles Final on September 13 featuring a live DJ, refreshing drinks, giveaways, and more.
Fans can also get tournament-ready throughout the center. Retailers including Nike, Adidas, Old Navy, and Target will offer tennis-inspired apparel and accessories, while Sephora provides a convenient stop for sunscreen and other sun-protection essentials before heading to the matches.
“With the US Open right in our backyard, we want to give both visitors and the Queens community another way to be part of the excitement,” said Wesley Sin, Senior Marketing Manager of Acadia Realty Trust, owner of The Shops at Skyview. “It’s a great opportunity to connect sports with shopping, entertainment, and community experiences.”
“Ready, Set, Serve.” is complimentary and open to the public. For updates, follow @theshopsatskyviewny on social media or visit the official website www.theshopsatskyviewny.com/events
Friday, August 21, 2026
Get The Scoop On Fun and Empowering Events in Southeast Queens the Weekend of August 21st
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Get The Scoop On Jamaica Bay In This Op-Ed By Neighbor Johanna Ortiz
The Magic of Jamaica Bay
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| Jamaica Bay From Belt Parkway 2006 Pic by GK tramrunner229 |
























