54 The Queens Courier • kids & education • august 27, 2015 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com kid▶s & education Sponsored by There’s more in store for you when you have a 5Star Credit Card. Apply today online at mynycb.com or call us at 1-888-550-9888 ▶ Corona kids starting school year with full backpacks BY THE QUENS COURIER year with inadequate supplies puts our STAF children at a disadvantage. That’s why, [email protected] each year, I am proud to partner with @QueensCourier our local elected officials and local summer camps to promote academic enrichment From pens to pencils and notebooks to and ensure students are equipped rulers, everything a child needs to start to get off to the right start.” the new school year was provided at two “Children require adequate school backpack giveaways that Congressman supplies to be prepared for the upcoming Joe Crowley held in Corona this month. school year. Unfortunately, many On Aug. 14, Crowley visited the local families cannot afford these critical Elmcor Youth and Adult Activities’ learning tools in light of a hard time summer camp in Corona alongside state making ends meet,” Peralta added. Senator Jose Peralta. Then, on Aug. 18, “Having the proper supplies is an Crowley partnered with Assemblymen important step towards having a successful Michael DenDekker and Francisco school year, and unfortunately, Moya at Goodwill’s Beacon Program too many students start the year without at P.S. 149 in Jackson Heights and New them. The Beacon program recognizes York Junior Tennis & Learning’s ACES this need, and together, we were able Club summer program at I.S. 61 in to supply more than 200 students with Corona, respectively. loose leaf paper, two pocket folders, More than 400 children received school pencils, erasers, colored pencils, and supplies at the three events combined. more to ensure they have the basic “If we want our children to succeed in building blocks for academic success,” the classroom, it is vitally important that DenDekker said. “There is no more they have the necessary tools to do so,” important resource for this city’s future Crowley said. “Starting the new school than our children, and we must do all Smart Student BANKING1 > Absolutely Free Student Checking •No minimum balance •No per check fee •No monthly maintenance fee > Free unlimited ATM transactions at NYCB locations > Free VISA®CheckCard > Free Direct Deposit > Free On-line Banking with Free Bill Pay† > 24 Hour Bank by Phone > Convenience •Over 140 locations in NY and NJ •Extended branch banking hours •Supermarket banking •7 day-a-week banking at many locations > Pre-Paid Solutions •VISA® Gift Card •Pre-Paid Long Distance •Pre-Paid MasterCardTM •Pre-Paid Wireless Service •MetroCards Open your Student Checking2 Account today and enjoy: • NO MINIMUM BALANCE FEE • NO PER-CHECK FEE • NO MONTHLY SERVICE FEE Free ▪ Unlimited transactions at NYCB ATMs ▪ Visa® debit card ▪ Direct Deposit ▪ e-Statements Convenience ▪ Over 175 locations in NY and NJ ▪ Extended branch banking hours ▪ Online Banking and Bill Pay with NYCB Online For more information call 718-448-7272 or visit www.myNYCB.com Be sure to ask about our Student Statement Savings Account too! †For your online security, information will be verified by the Bank. 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Each site offers a unique program geared to meet the needs of its community. Through tennis, academic enrichment, healthy living and character development programs, New York Junior Tennis Learning teaches life skills to underserved youth throughout New York City. Photos courtesy of Congressman Joe Crowley Congressman Joe Crowley and other elected officials distributed school supplies to more (877) 786-6560 • myNYCB.com 1Student Banking is available for personal accounts only and is free of maintenance and activity fees. 2Student Checking Accounts with a Visa® debit card are automatically enrolled in the Even >more Rewards Program. For complete terms and conditions speak with a branch representative. Restrictions apply. Bank is not responsible for typographical errors. ©2015 New York Community Bank- Member FDIC Equal Opportunity Lender than 400 children in Corona and Jackson Heights this month.
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