Projekt NYC partnered with the Astoria Park Alliance last weekend to support the annual Astoria Park Beautification Day, bringing an extraordinary turnout of young volunteers from across New York City. A total of 75 teens participated, con­tributing over 150 community service hours.

Projekt NYC partnered with the Astoria Park Alliance last weekend to support the annual Astoria Park Beautification Day, bringing an extraordinary turnout of young volunteers from across New York City. A total of 75 teens participated, con­tributing over 150 community service hours.

Projekt NYC partnered with the Astoria Park Alliance last weekend to support the annual Astoria Park Beautifi­cation Day, bringing an extraordinary turnout of young vol­unteers from across New York City. A total of 75 teens participated, contributing over 150 community service hours. Together, students raked and cleared leaves through­out the park, filling more than 160 bags and helping prepare one of Queens’ most beloved green spaces for spring. The event drew youth from a wide range of schools, including in Queens: Hawtree Creek Middle School, IS141, John Bowne High School, Middle College High School at La­ Guardia

Community College, Monsignor McClancy Me­morial High School, Motion Picture Tech High School, St. John’s Preparatory High School, Thomas A. Edison CTE High School, and William Cullen Bryant High School.

“Our young people showed up ready to work, ready to serve, and ready to make a visible difference in their com­munity,” said Ted Psahos, Executive Director of Projekt NYC. “Their energy and commitment are exactly what makes New York City so special.” Projekt NYC’s Teen Ad­visory Council played a key leadership role, managing check in, supervising volunteer teams, and ensuring that all students received verified community service hours follow­ing the event. Their coordination helped the day run smoothly and ensured every volunteer felt supported and engaged. The Astoria Park Alliance expressed gratitude for the partnership and the remarkable energy the teens brought to the day’s efforts. This event reflects Projekt NYC’s on­going commitment to youth empowerment, civic engage­ment, and community service across New York City. For more information about upcoming volunteer opportunities, visit projektnyc.org or contact info@projektnyc.org.