In a heartwarming display of community support and generosity, the Prom Dress Giveaway hosted through the collaborative efforts of Kashnari and Oasis Industries proved to be an overwhelming success. Young ladies from across Queens and neighboring communities came out in large numbers to receive free prom dresses, helping make one of the most memorable milestones of their high school years a reality. With prom season rapidly approaching, this event arrived at exactly the right time. For many...

For 23 years, B.A.C.E. Basketball has been a beacon of hope! We’re dedicated to creating opportunities for the youth in our community. We provide a platform for young men to showcase their talents in front of college coaches and scouts. This legacy continued this weekend inside the Roy Wilkins Recreation Center as B.A.C.E. hosted its 23rd Annual College Showcase — a powerful reminder of what real community work looks like! A Showcase of Talent and Opportunity More than 50 colleges and prep...

Long before plant-based diets became a trend, a hashtag, or a billion-dollar industry, the Rastafari movement was already living it—with purpose, discipline, and spiritual clarity. For Rastas, food was never just about taste or convenience. It was about life. About connection. About honoring the body as a temple and the earth as a source of healing. At the heart of this philosophy is Ital—a way of eating that emphasizes natural, pure, and plant-based foods. Ital is more than vegetarianism....