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St. John’s University’s Office of Community Relations Presents Jamaica Estates Civic Association with $10,000 Donation

March 28, 2006

Queens, N.Y. -

St. John's University’s Vice President for Community Relations Joseph Sciame presented Michael Bookbinder, President of the Jamaica Estates Civic Association, with a check for $10,000 on behalf of University President Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M.

“St. John’s University has assisted us once more in terms of our Jamaica Estates Civic Association in the presentation of a $10,000 donation made possible by its president, the Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M.,” said JECA President, Michael Bookbinder. “Rev. Harrington shows great support for the surrounding community and has heard of our needs for the good of the homeowners as well as for the University itself.  St. John’s shows that it is being a good neighbor by partnering with a civic association for the good of the community.”

The donation will continue to cover the areas east of the University campus, bordered by Utopia Parkway, Union Turnpike and the Grand Central Parkway.

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