Through funding we receive from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, KRVC has been managing a Community Graffiti Clean-Up program over the past several years. This fall, we launched a new component of this important initiative – an awareness and education program . This program includes Stop Graffiti Days at area schools, our first one took place today at PS 24. The Stop Graffiti Day included a presentation for the children in the 5th grade, Stop Graffiti Jeopardy! and a clean-up demonstration near the schools.
Assemblyman Dinowitz addressed the children first. "I've always been very committed to beautifying our community. Whether planting flowers or trees or fighting for clean streets or eliminating the scourge of graffiti. Our anti-graffiti program has cleaned-up hundreds of sites in our community but we must constantly work not only to clean but also prevent graffiti."
The children were also treated to a presentation by Luis Rodriguez, Community Affairs Officer from the 50th Precinct and then they played “Stop Graffiti Jeopardy!” The games were organized by Tracy Shelton, KRVC’s Executive Director.
After the assembly, Bruce Pienkny of City Solve, a professional graffiti clean-up organization, explained the clean-up process through a demonstration in which he removed graffiti on the grounds of the school.
Check out our publications section for the news release and the clips page for the coverage we received for this event.
