No Money for Some Afterschool Programs in Bay Ridge, But Money Spent Like Water
Some schools in Bay Ridge will not have afterschool programs AGAIN. This is funding cut by LEAPS – (LEAPS stands for Learning and Enrichment After-School Program Supports).
Senator Andrew Gounardes has not shared that information with the community yet.
When I heard about the cuts, I asked Gounardes to cancel his “fun day” in Shore Road Park as two hours of fun can pay for afterschool for several children. The same organization holding the fun day, NIA is also in charge of the afterschool programs, so it would have been a simple phone call.
The low attendance event was held yesterday – see Gounardes video here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1127295796113816
It was a very poorly advertised event and seemed to be for a certain group of people – almost like a private party. While an event like this is fantastic for Halloween, it is unnecessary in July.
Last year, Iwen Chu and Justin Brannan held the bouncy house fun day in the park. While these days are nice, they seem seem frivoulous when state funding was cut for some schools. That money could have been better spent on afterschool for a few families that needed it.
Hugs,
marlene
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