RDRC Annual Community Builders Award Gala
June 13, 2022On Thursday, September 15, 2022, Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation will be hosting its 35th Annual Community Builders Award Gala to support our programs...
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SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 2022
April 8, 2022NYCSYEP applications are live! & SYEP provides engaging hybrid in person and virtual opportunities for NYCYouth to learn new skills, explore potential careers and earn...
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Council for Airport Opportunity Job Openings
November 2, 2021Take flight into one of many exciting career opportunity in the aviation industry via The Council for Airport Opportunity (CAO). CLICK THIS LINK BELOW...
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RDRC Foreclosure Prevention, Default & Delinquency Counseling
July 21, 2021RDRC provides Home Ownership Retention counseling to individuals who cannot afford their monthly mortgage payments or have missed monthly mortgage payments. We can assist you...
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RDRC Homebuyers Education Programs
July 19, 2021RDRC is a HUD Certified Counseling Agency, with a HUD Certified Housing Counselor on staff. RDRC
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RDRC Certification Courses Coming Soon
July 14, 2021Are you thinking about a career change, seeking new opportunities, job searching but just cannot find that "WOW" job for you? Register now for the...
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RDRC SYEP TEAM 2021
July 9, 2021Summer Youth Employment Program Team 2021 RDRC is pleased to introduce the newest members to TEAM SYEP 2021. This summer, TEAM SYEP will be engaging...
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RDRC Summertime @B20th St. Plaza Concert & Event Series
July 9, 2021Saturday, July 24th – 4pm to 6pm, Live Music @B20th Street Plaza Hang out & Party w/Live Music at RDRC’s Summertime @B20th Street Plaza Concert...
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Re-Cap: Friends of Diversity Plaza “Emerge”
July 2, 2021Re-Cap: Saturday, June 26th 2021 What A Turnout! On Saturday, June 26th, Friends of Dibersity Plaza 37th Road, does it again! An amazing art show, called...
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Amplified Queens StreetWise MBA Certificate Graduates
June 24, 20212021 Amplify Queens Streetwise MBA Certificate Graduates On Tuesday, April 27th, 10am-11:30am – After seven months, in which it became not only a vast resource...
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RDRC Summertime @B20th Street Plaza Concert & Event Series
June 24, 2021Monday, June 28th Live Music @B20th Street Plaza Hang out & Party w/Live Music at RDRC’s Summertime @B20th Street Plaza Concert & Event Series About...
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Art & Culture In Downtown Far Rockaway
June 24, 2021Downtown Far Rockaway Artist Commissioning Program RDRC/QCA Storefront Improvement Program; funded by NYC Small Business Services, Neighborhood 360 Grant, a community art commissioning project focused...
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RDRC Re-Cap: 1st “Women Empowering Women Summit 2021”
June 18, 2021Re-Cap: Saturday, June 12th, 11am -1pm: 1st Annual Women Empowering Women Summit 2021 What Fun! On Saturday, June 12th 11am to 1pm, RDRC, friends, and...
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RDRC Voter Education Information
June 18, 2021RDRC Voter Education Information/Ranked Choice HOW LOCAL ELECTIONS WORK AND WHY THEY MATTER…For more detailed information, email DemocracyNYC@cityhall.nyc.gov Download The Voter Education Information The CBO’s website...
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RDRC In-Partnership: 15th Annual Make Music New York
June 18, 2021Make Music New York, Monday, June 21st 4pm-8pm @B20th Street Plaza In Downtown Far Rockaway GET EXCITED! The 15th Annual Make Music New York, bringing LIVE...
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Women Empowering Women Summit 2021
June 18, 2021Saturday, June 12th 11am – 1pm: “First Annual Women Empowering Women Summit 2021” RDRC is excited to collaborate with its long-standing Community Partners, Dress for...
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RDRC Event Re-Cap: Rockaway Hospitality & Restaurant Job Fair
June 11, 2021Re-Cap: Rockaway Hotel Job Fair Well attended event! Tuesday, June 8th RDRC & The Rockaway Hotel, hosted, the “Hospitality Career Job Fair for candidates looking...
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RDRC Event Re-Cap: Rock The Block
June 11, 2021Re-Cap: Saturday, June 5th 2021, “Rock The Block” What A Success! RDRC’s Learn & Earn students joined in on “The Rock The Block” event this...
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One of Queens Most Influential Persons by City & State New York
June 3, 2021City & State New York: Names Kevin Alexander “One of Queens Most Influential Persons” City & State New York has recognized Kevin Alexander, President &...
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Job Readiness/Customer Service Certificate Training Program
June 3, 2021In-Partnership: RDRC/CAO Job Readiness/Customer Service Training June 14th – June 18th 2021
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Art & Culture In Downtown Far Rockaway
June 3, 2021Downtown Far Rockaway Artist Commissioning Program RDRC/QCA Storefront Improvement Program; funded by NYC Small Business Services, Neighborhood 360 Grant, a community art commissioning project focused...
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Downtown Far Rockaway: Support Shop Your City Challenge
June 3, 2021The Rockaway’s Encourages The 30-Day Shop Your City Challenge Get Excited!!! Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner Doris launched “The Shop Your City Challenge”, a 30-day...
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Re-Cap RDRC Virtual 34th Annual Community Builders Award Gala
May 27, 2021Re-Cap: 1st 34th Virtual Annual Community Builders Tribute & Awards Gala. What Success! Our 1st Virtual 34th Annual Community Builders Award Gala, Streamed Live via...
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Happy Memorial Day 2021
May 27, 2021Memorial Day – Monday, March 31st 2019 Peace to the souls of all those soldiers who sacrificed their lives; we are, and we will always...
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DFR Award Winner Artists N360 Storefront Improvement Program
May 21, 2021Award Winner Artists: Downtown Far Rockaway Artist Commissioning Program Stanislava Ivanova, Award Winner – RDRC/QCA Storefront Improvement Program; funded by NYC Small Business Services, Neighborhood...
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Downtown Far Rockaway Storefront Improvement
May 21, 2021Downtown Far Rockaway Artist Commisioning Program Note: We are no longer accepting Panelist and Artists applications. We are only accepting applications for Businesses & Property...
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Re-Cap: Get Tested Tuesday
May 20, 2021Re-Cap: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 This past Tuesday, May 18th 12noon to 3pm, at B20th Street Plaza, New York State Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-10)...
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Marketing & Communications
May 20, 2021Leading Initiatives Senator James Sanders, Jr.: Get Tested Tuesday, May 18th 3pm B20th St. Plaza, Downtown Far Rockaway RDRC 1st Virtual 34th Annual Tribute &...
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RDRC Virtual 34th Annual Community Builders Award Gala
May 12, 2021RDRC’s Virtual 34th Annual Community Builders Tribute & Awards Gala. Join us live via Facebook here. Almost one year to the day, Streaming Live via...
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QUICK UPDATES: Kevin W. Alexander, Prez & CEO
April 23, 2021RDRC’s Virtual 34th Annual Community Builders Tribute & Awards Gala – Friday, May 14th 4pm-6pm. Register via Zoom here. Almost one year to the day,...
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Queens Defenders Weekly Food Pantry
April 23, 2021Weekly Food Pantry Handout A Friendly Reminder: While practicing safety measures, Rockaway Queens Defenders continue to champion for the Rockaway and Queens community, with their...
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Amplified Queens StreetWise MBA Graduation Ceremony
April 23, 2021Tuesday, April 27th, 10am-11:30am – “Amplify Queens Streeetwise MBA Graduation Ceremony” After seven months, in which it became not only a vast resource for local...
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Update: RDRC & Friends “Youth Sponsored Art Challenge”
April 16, 2021Congratulate Winners: RDRC & Friends “1st Annual Youth Sponsored Children’s Art Challenge”
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Re-Cap: Friends of Diversity Plaza’s Slow Art Day
April 14, 2021Re-Cap: Saturday, April 10th Slow Art Day What A Turnout! On Saturday, April 10th 3pm to 6pm, Diversity Plaza was excited to be the only NYC...
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RDRC/Friends of Diversity Plaza’s Slow Art Day
April 13, 2021Friends of Diversity Slow Art Day – Saturday, April 10th 3pm-6pm RDRC Community Partner, Friends of Diversity Plaza, participated in Slow Art Day, as a...
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PRESS RELEASE: RDRC Announcing Amplify Queens Streetwise MBA Program – Powered By Interise
April 11, 2021The Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation (RDRC) is continuing its commitment to the advancement and economic growth of Queens-based small businesses and professionals through the...
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Save-the-Date: The AQS MBA Graduation Ceremony
April 9, 2021Tuesday, April 27th, 10am-11:30am – “Amplify Queens Streeetwise MBA Graduation Ceremony” After seven months, in which it became not only a vast resource for local...
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New Neighbor Re-Cap: Meet Nyla’s Beauty Bar Glam Squad
April 8, 2021Nyla’s Beauty Bar Glam Team Nyla’s Beauty Bar graced us with their presence in December 2020, focusing on beauty and glam for the Rockaway community...
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New Neighbor: NAS Deli & Grill
April 8, 2021We extend a warm welcome to NAS Deli & Grill, a new deli with hot and cold foods, made their grand entrance two weeks ago,...
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Re-Cap: Amber Clinkscales 1st Annual Rockaway Easter Egg Hunt
April 8, 2021Rockaway 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt What Fun! Launch of the “1st Annual Rockaway Easter Egg Hunt”, held, on Easter Sunday, @the Park behind building...
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Amber Clinkscales Annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 2, 2021Sunday, April 4th 1pm-4pm: Amber Clinkscales “Rockaways Annual Easter Egg Hunt” Every year, Amber rally’s up neighbors, friends of the community, and this year, she...
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Re-Cap: RDRC/Interise Amplified Queens Streetwise MBA Program
March 26, 2021RDRC/Interise Amplify Queens StreetWise MBA Champions Launched, May 25th 2020, the Amplify Queens StreetWise MBA Program, designed to advance Queens Businesses economic growth, is coming...
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Re-Cap: OSHA 30/hr. Site Safety Training & Flagger Certification
March 26, 2021RDRC’s On-Site Learning Rockaway Residents Opportunities What Success! After a year of providing remote learning courses, RDRC launched the “On-Site Learning Opportunities Program” for the...
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DFR Artist Commissioning Program Artists
March 19, 2021Meet The Artists – Downtown Far Rockaway Artist Commissioning Program/Storefront Improvement The CBO of the Rockaways partnered with Queens Council on the Arts (QCA) has...
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RDRC Launch New Learning Opportunity Programs
March 19, 2021Fresh Programs For The Rockaway Community After a year of providing remote learning courses, RDRC will be offering limited space, in-person learning opportunities for Rockaways...
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Sanitation Program
March 19, 2021RDRC In-Partnership: ACE/NYC Department of Sanitation In partnership with ACE and the NYC Department of Sanitation, the CBO implemented a staging location where garbage bags and illegal dumping...
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Business Spotlight: Women’s History Month 2021
March 15, 2021RDRC/Interise Amplified Queens Streetwise MBA Program The Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation’s Amplified Queens StreetWise MBA Program, powered by Interise, initiative fulfils the CBO’s commitment...
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Neighborhood Preservation Services
March 4, 2021Homeowner Services & Resources Home-ownership can be overwhelming, and now with COVID-19, there are many challenges that homeowners are facing. However, if you are a...
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Meet The DFR Storefront Improvement Program Panelist
March 4, 2021Panelist/Downtown Far Rockaway Artist Commissioning Program The DFR Panelists were selected through a public application process and considered committed advocates for the arts in their...
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RDRCRe-Cap The Mayor Visits The Rockaway B21st Street Re-Development Project
February 25, 2021The B21st Street Re-Development Project
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Rank The Vote NYC
February 11, 2021Rank The Vote NYC: A New Way New York City Votes As we all know, the special election for Council District 31 is fast approaching;...
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Queens Small Business Grant Program
February 11, 2021RDRC/GJDC Small Business Info Session. Thursday, Feb., 11th 3pm. Register here. IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Join, The Queens CBO’s, RDRC and GJDC to get all...
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New Neighbors & The Convenience of Neighborhood Stores
January 27, 2021GIVING CREDIT TO NEIGHBORHOOD CONVENIENCE STORES By Kevin Alexander, President & CEO Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation
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SBDC Training The Trainer Series
January 22, 2021SBDC Virtual Digital Marketing Training & Train The Trainer Series: Feb., 4th thru Mar. 11th
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RDRC Re-Cap: Inauguration Jan. 20th 2021
January 22, 2021WatchParty Inauguration Day Jan. 20th 2021
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RDRC Re-Cap: Info Session Storefront Improvements
January 8, 2021January 6, 2021 Info Session: Downtown Far Rockaway Artists Commissioning Program RDRC’s Info Session: DFR Storefront Improvement Program was well attended, with artists, business/property owners,...
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Community Art & Culture Highlights: RDRC Rockaways Youth Art Challenge
January 8, 2021The CBO & Friends Youth Sponsored Children’s Arts Challenge
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Happy New Year 2021
December 31, 2020Wishing You & Your Family A Healthy 2021… We thank You for Your Support. See You Next Year!! Be Well…Be Safe!!! Warmly, RDRC
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Merry Christmas…Seasons Greetings…Happy Holidays!!!
December 22, 2020May your days be filled with peace, hope, and joy this holiday season, and throughout 2021. As always, we thank you for your support. Be...
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1st Annual Youth Sponsored Children’s Holiday Arts Challenge
December 17, 2020In-Partnership Children’s Holiday Arts Challenge
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Business Spotlight: Amplify Queens Streetwise MBA Cohorts
December 17, 2020In-Partnership: RDRC/Interise
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The DFR 14th Annual Lights Of Hope Tree & Menorah Lighting Ceremonies
December 11, 2020On Thursday, December 17th @3pm, join our 14th Annual Lights Of Hope Tree & Menorah Lighting Ceremony at the Beach 20th Street Plaza. This year the...
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Diversity Plaza 37th Road Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 10, 2020Diversity Plaza 37th Road Virtual Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony RDRC Presents Friends of Diversity Plaza 37th Road, Virtual Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Jackson Heights,...
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RDRC Re-Cap: The Rockaways 1st Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat
November 5, 2020On, Saturday, October 31st, Odessa’s Event Planning partnered with the Rockaway Hip Hop Community Committee, and the NYPD 101st Precinct, hosted the 1st Annual Trunk or...
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LISC NYC Small Businesses Relief & Resiliency Fund
November 5, 2020LISC NYC SMALL BUSINESS GRANT OPPORTUNITY
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Happy Halloween: 1st Annual Rockaway Trunk or Treat 2020
October 30, 2020Odessa’s Event Planning Trunk Or Treat: In Collaboration w/Rockaway Hip Hop Community Committee
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RDRC Re-Cap: Downtown Far Rockaway District Walking Tour w/NYC SBS Commissioner
October 16, 2020RDRC & REMA4US Host Meeting & Walking Tour w/NYC SBS Commissioner Jonnel Doris & Elected Officials
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Voter Registration Count Down!
October 13, 2020Voter Registration Details The Count-Down For National Voter Registration Day! Tuesday, November 3rd – 6am to 9pm. To participate in the 2020 General Election, New...
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PRESS RELEASE: Governor Cuomo Announces New Initiative Map Clusters By Density Of Cases to Address COVID Hot Spots In Far Rockaway/Edgemere Area Of Queens
October 7, 2020The Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation (RDRC) is pleased to announce the establishment of a help desk to assist local businesses impacted by COVID-19.
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“QEDC ItsInQueens” The Rockaway’s Highlighted Businessess
October 1, 2020As our Community Partner, we extend a big “Thank You” to QEDC (Queens Economic Development Corporation) for including the Rockaways restaurants in their weekly #InTheLoop...
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Summertime @The Plaza Concert & Event Series w/VJ Ralph McDaniels Video Music Box
September 30, 2020Hall of Fame Hip Hop VJ Ralph McDaniels Video Music Box Hang out & Party Live w/Hip Hop Hall of Fame VJ Ralph McDaniels Video Music...
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Discover Eat It Forward Program
September 24, 2020Discover Eat It Forward Program Official Rules
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PRESS RELEASE: Announcing Security Station In Downtown Far Rockaway Beach 20th Street Plaza
September 24, 2020The Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation (RDRC) is pleased to announce the establishment of a help desk to assist local businesses impacted by COVID-19.
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Cushman & Wakefield Labor Day Building Sale!
September 24, 2020Downtown Far Rockaway Retail Alert Retail Opportunity Alert! Cushman & Wakefield Labor Day Building Sale….Lynbrook, and two locations in Valley Stream. “Now is the time...
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PRESS RELEASE: Rockaways Local Initiatives Support Corporation Small Business Relief & Recovery Grant Fund
September 17, 2020The Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation (RDRC) is continuing its commitment to the advancement and economic growth of Queens-based small businesses and professionals through the...
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PRESS RELEASE: DOWNTOWN FAR ROCKAWAY NEIGHBORHOOD 360 COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION PROJECTS
September 17, 2020The Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation (RDRC) is continuing its commitment to the advancement and economic growth of Queens-based small businesses and professionals through the...
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Amplify Queens Streetwise MBA Program
September 10, 2020RDRC/Interise Amplify Queens Streetwise MBA Program The Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation invites Queens-based small businesses to apply for The Amplify Queens StreetWise MBA Program,...
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HAVE A SAFE, FUN AND HAPPY HOLIDAY!!!!
September 3, 2020Our offices will be Closed on Monday, September 7th, in observation of Labor Day. We wish Downtown Far Rockaway, The Rockaways, and NYC Families and...
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Cushman & Wakefield Retail Opportunity
September 3, 2020Retail Alert Retail Opportunity Alert! Cushman & Wakefield is looking for new tenants for a prime pice of Warehouse Space availble at 30 N. Prospect...
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Sholom & Zuckerbrot Realty LLC Retail Opportunity
August 20, 2020Sholom & Zuckerbrot Realty LLC Beach 21st Street Development Project
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Education, Employment & Career Development Services (EECDS)
July 28, 2020SYEP- SUMMER BRIDGE 2020
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RDRC SYEP Summer Bridge 2020 Employment Opportunity
July 21, 2020SYEP Summer Bridge 2020 Program Facilitator Position
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In-Partnership: RDRC/Community Builders Partners – OSHA/Flag Training Certification Course
July 15, 2020On-Going OSHA/Flag Training Certification Course Sponsored by Beach 21st Street Community Builders
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RDRC Amplify Queens NOW/Interise Stronger
July 15, 2020Interise Strong & Interise Stronger: Immediate Results, Long-Term Impact
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Officer Kevin Campbell Retires – DFR NYPD 101st Precinct
July 14, 2020Community Affairs Officer Says…SO LONG!!!
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NYC Phase Two Re-Opening Program Outdoor Dining
June 26, 2020Attention Food Establishments: NYC’s Open Restaurant Program – Temporary Outdoor Dining Seating to Allow Social Distancing During COVID-19 Recovery About NYC’s Open Restaurant Program NYC’s Open...
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Amplify Queens NOW powered by Interise
June 17, 2020RDRC/Interise Amplify Queens NOW Program
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RDRC Re-Cap Rockaway’s Face Covering Distribution: Phase 1 NYC City Re-Opening Local Businesses
June 12, 2020Re-Cap: Rockaway Businesses Face Covering Distribution
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RDRC Re-Cap: Certified Customer Service Course
June 11, 2020Re-Cap Job Readiness Certified Customer Service Course
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In-Partnership: RDRC/RBA Mask Distribution In DFR Commercial Corridors: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, June 2020
June 9, 2020RDRC/RBA Face Covering Distribution
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A Message From Our Prez & CEO, Kevin Alexander
June 5, 2020A Special Message To You, From Our Prez & CEO, Kevin Alexander
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In-Partnership: RDRC/RBA Face Mask Distribution – NYC’s Phase 1 Business Re-Opening
June 4, 2020Phase 1 City Re-Opening – Face Mask Distribution To Local Businesses In DFR
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Happy Memorial Day – Monday, May 25th 2020
May 25, 2020Memorial Day for many of us – conjur images of hamburgers, hot dogs, swimming pools, the “unofficial” start of “Summer Time”; and honoring fallen heroes...
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PRESS RELEASE: Announcing the RDRC EHELP DESK FOR ROCKAWAY BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY COVID-19
May 23, 2020The Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation (RDRC) is pleased to announce the establishment of a help desk to assist local businesses impacted by COVID-19.
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PRESS RELEASE: Announcing Downtown Far Rockaway Enhanced Cleaning & Sanitizing Services FOR ROCKAWAY BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY COVID-19
May 23, 2020The Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation (RDRC) is pleased to announce the expansion of Downtown Far Rockaway sidewalk cleaning services from five to seven days...
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In-Partnership: RDRC/CAO Virtual Career Opportunities
May 23, 2020During these uncertain times, you may be contemplating a new career. With that, RDRC and CAO have partnered in bringing you career training programs, offering...
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