LONG ISLAND CITY, NY – The Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens (VBGCQ) recently celebrated an exciting new chapter with an exclusive Opening Day ceremony at Sky Farm LIC.
The New York Power Authority generously provided funding to support several infrastructure improvements including: a greenhouse, a temperature controlled high-tunnel, a new enclosed wash and pack station, expanded electrical access, new irrigation systems, new walkway pavers, and a fully-equipped indoor classroom for cooking classes, energy education, and art-based activities.
Costa Constantinides, CEO V BGCQ said, “we are so excited for the upcoming farming season here at Sky Farm LIC. As the farm blooms once again, we are grateful for The New York Power Authority’s critical investment in helping us build a new greenhouse, new high tunnel, improved pathways, reimagined learning space beneath the water tower, new plumbing and our newly christened Educational Center. These investments will help SFLIC grow our reach to exceed the fantastic more than 4,500 pounds of food in 2025 and 1200 visitors served. Thank you to Hydro-Quebec, Con Edison and all of our other donors for their support on behalf of our kids!”