{"id":331847,"date":"2026-08-28T14:22:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T14:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/331847\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T14:22:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T14:22:18","slug":"plaza-auto-mall-helps-brooklyn-students-start-school-ready-with-hundreds-of-free-backpacks-and-supply-kits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/331847\/","title":{"rendered":"Plaza Auto Mall Helps Brooklyn Students Start School Ready With Hundreds of Free Backpacks and Supply Kits"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Plaza Has Your Back: 2026” brought Brooklyn families, elected officials, the NYPD and community organizations together on Nostrand Avenue.<\/p>\n

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Aug. 28, 2026 \/PRNewswire\/ — “We help Brooklyn move every day. This week, we helped Brooklyn’s students move forward.”<\/p>\n

Plaza Auto Mall welcomed Brooklyn families to its Nostrand Avenue location on Aug. 25 for Plaza Has Your Back: 2026, a community celebration designed to help local students begin the new school year prepared and confident.<\/p>\n

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Plaza Has Your Back<\/p>\n

During the event, Plaza Auto Mall and its partners distributed hundreds of free backpacks and school-supply kits. Families also enjoyed face painting, games, balloon sculptures, snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn, snacks and music from a live DJ.<\/p>\n

“For more than 50 years, Brooklyn families have supported Plaza Auto Mall. Giving back is one of the ways we say thank you\u2014and help Brooklyn’s next generation move forward,” said Adam Rosatti, general manager of Plaza Auto Mall.<\/p>\n

The event was made possible with support from New York City Council Members Farah N. Louis and Inna Vernikov; New York State Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn; New York State Assemblyman Kalman Yeger; New York State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud; Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez; the Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush (COJO of Flatbush); the Jewish Community Council of Marine Park (JCCMP); the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau \u2014 Brooklyn South; and the NYPD 63rd and 70th Precincts.<\/p>\n

Brooklyn has always had Plaza Auto Mall’s back. Plaza will always have Brooklyn’s.<\/p>\n

About Plaza Auto Mall<\/p>\n

Founded in 1975, Plaza Auto Mall is a family of Brooklyn dealerships representing Acura, Honda, Hyundai, Kia and Toyota, together with a dedicated pre-owned operation. Located along Nostrand Avenue, Plaza Auto Mall also provides financing, service, parts and collision support. Learn more at www.plazaautomall.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Media Contact<\/p>\n

Plaza Auto Mall
718-577-2277
[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>
www.plazaautomall.com<\/a><\/p>\n

SOURCE Plaza Auto Mall<\/p>\n

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