The aftermath of Sandy: Cleaning up the devastation

By: Tracy Mignone The pictures say a thousand words, and draw a thousand gasps… the WOO team gets down and dirty to help dig out of the devastation 1 mud flooded structure at a time. Homes, lives and businesses destroyed. The boardwalk is gone. The streets are sand roads but we are NY and the […]

I found my Christmas spirit! The Rockaways – Breakfast w/ Santa

By: Tracy Mignone This is what’s it’s all about. The children, their smiles that for a time were taken away by Sandy but given back by Santa. This event would not have been possible without so many key people in place, starting w/ Val Jenter, a brave and beautiful soul who put every beat of […]

Twilight Movie Actor To Receive Honor at NYC Shortstack Charity Fashion Show

Chaske Spencer, who plays the role of Sam Uley in the “Twilight Saga” Films is to be honored for supporting his work creating a positive shift in the lives of many. New York City, NY (PRWEB) June 13, 2012 Chaske Spencer, star of The Twilight Saga film series: New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn pt. […]

Shortstack gives local church makeover

by Holly Wilensky You might remember the Shortstack girls back in November as the helping hands and ambassadors of the BQE Design Expo, the local designer fashion event held in Hollis Hills.This teen modeling program sponsored by Windows of Opportunity (WOO), is the dream come reality that lets any girl who isn’t up to modeling […]

Twilight Actor To Receive Honor at Youth Charity Event

NYC – Chaske Spencer, who plays the role of Sam Uley in the “Twilight Saga” Films is to be honored for supporting his work creating a positive shift in the lives of many. Chaske Spencer, star of The Twilight Saga film series: New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn pt. 1 & 2 is to be […]

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION…YOUTH FILM AWARDS REACH QUEENS

Queens Village, New York, April 30, 2011 – The anticipation was in the air, families gathered around the many tables enjoying an array of pasta and salads, and a projector along with a large screen awaited to tell the stories of impassioned youth. It is the first annual WOO Film Awards, the culmination of an […]

WOO-ed Into Your Heart for Youth

by Holly Wilensky Queens Ledger Nov 22, 2010 This past Saturday was the first annual BQE Design Expo, featuring the talents of local designers! BQE Media, Windows of Opportunity (WOO, the outstanding not-for-profit organization for kids and teens) and yours truly hosted the event at Holliswoods Community Church in Queens Village. The purpose was to […]

Giving Jayden A Chance

by Sasha Hulse Cardozo Verdict March 2010 The first big fundraiser for Jayden Zapata, a child diagnosed with cerebral palsy who is awaiting a surgery which will give him a chance to walk, took place on Wednesday, March 3rd. The Open Mic event took place at the Producer’s Club, located at 358 W 44th Street. […]