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RDRC | SYEP | QPTV Graduation Day 2026

Roslyn Nieves Named First Female President & CEO of Queens Public Television

Emmy-Nominated Media Executive Unveils Vision to Transform QPTV into One of New York City’s Premier Multimedia Production Centers

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RDRC 39th Annual Community Builders Awards Gala

We’re proud to join RDRC CEO & President Kevin Alexander and Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Renee McWilliams and the RDRC team!

Come join us as we celebrate our 39th Annual Community Builders Awards honoring:


  • Betty Leon, Esq., Chair of the Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center and Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School, and Board member of the New York Racing Association

  • Justin Rogers, President & CEO, Greater Jamaica Development Corporation;

  • Michael Gliner, Co-Owner, PIP Printing & Marketing Services of Inwood,

  • Sheldon Soloway, Co-Owner, PIP Printing & Marketing Services of Inwood,

  • Rachelle Antoine, Manager of External Affairs, JFK Redevelopment Program

  • Akshar Patel, Manager of External Affairs, JFK Redevelopment Program.

  • Dr. Susan Tanenbaum , Director of Nonprofit Opportunities, Office of the Queens Borough President

The event is RDRC’s only fundraiser to support our youth programs and services that provide deserving but underserved youth with afterschool tutoring, employment, internships, mentorship, trips, college placement assistance and scholarships.


Many of the youth participants we serve are families who cannot afford to pay for the extra academic supports, travel related expenses to attend college fairs, college tours, museums or cultural centers of learning that help shape their educational and career pathways. This years’ event will be hosted by the dynamic, Emmy award winning QPTV host & producer, Roslyn “Roz” Nieves, so you know the event will be high energy!


Al Harris Named Chairman of the QPCC Board of Directors

Queens Public Communications Corp. (QPCC), known as QPTV, announced on June 8 that Alfred (Al) Harris has been elected Chairman of the QPCC Board of Directors, succeeding John B. Haney, PhD. A retired public relations manager after 40 years with Con Edison — including 20 years representing the company in Queens — Harris also brings service as past chairman of the Flushing YMCA Board of Managers and past president of the Rotary Club of Flushing.

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Celebrate the 2026 Queens Carnival with QPTV!

Where There’s a Y There’s a Way with Obba Babatunde

QPTV Presents

This program was previously recorded before the COVID-19 Pandemic and will re-cablecast as a public service announcement for the community.


Tune in as we spend the day at the Jamaica YMCA on 89-25 Parsons Boulevard in Jamaica, Queens, New York, for their forum to inform the public about the changes that are taking place in the community. Topics include a presentation about the revitalization of Downtown Jamaica, which includes the construction of affordable housing units.
Jamaica YMCA’s Executive Director, Cedric Dew, will also shed light on the YMCA’s Scholars in Industry program. This program will provide mentors to students of the community which allows them to learn about different career paths while gaining valuable life skills. There will also be a special presentation by Emmy Award winner Obba Babatunde.


Featured presentations:
* Get Empowered! - Obba Babatunde – Entertainer & Emmy Award winner

* The Revitalization of Downtown Jamaica Presented by: Justin Rodgers – Managing Director, Real Estate and Economic Development, Great Jamaica Development Corporation

* The 1st Jazz Super Club in Downtown Jamaica Presented by: Rodney Cummins – General Manager, LCM Entertainment & Manager of Emmy Award-winning violinist Damien Escobar

Stay connected as QPTV re-cablecasts this highlight on Spectrum, RCN and Verizon FiOS!


For the Y’s COVID Updates visit https://ymcanyc.org/covid-19-updates for answers to common questions.
For more information about distance services at the Jamaica YMCA, visit their website at www.ymcanyc.org/jamaica.

 

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