NYC Hall of Fame Inducts Education Category Winner Stephen Huston: Director of Recreation for Parkchester, NY

Stephen Huston

2008-05-28 18:25:50 - Bronx, NY - People of all ages, ethnicities and interests can find something interesting and beneficial to learn in Parkchester, a multi-cultural community in the Bronx. Thanks to the work of Parkchester Director of Recreation Stephen Houston, there are programs for youth including the Green Thumb Club, where children gain a new respect for the natural beauty of Parkchester by enhancing it with the work of their own hands. He has also introduced an internship program for teens, after-school tutoring and mentoring, and arts & crafts workshops.

Mr. Huston is currently spearheading journalism & video workshops, as well as a Young Authors Book Club. All residents enjoy a variety of bus excursions, dance and aerobic classes as well as weekly summer music concerts featuring musicians who reflect the diversity of the community. All of these programs provide a safe, educational haven for youngsters, adults and seniors.

For making his community a place of growth, learning and positive programs, the New York City Hall of Fame inducted Mr. Huston into its first class of honorees. His photo and a brief bio are on the nychalloffame.org website along with the other inductees. The purpose of the NYC Hall of Fame is to honor remarkable New Yorkers who have contributed to the betterment of our City and will, in turn, serve as role models for our children.


NYC HALL OF FAME BACKGROUND:
The New York City Hall of Fame honors New Yorkers who have proven themselves exceptional. The Hall is not only a place where both ordinary people as well as celebrities are honored for their service to New York City, but also has children's programs to instill good principles and self-esteem in the young people of our City. Inductees for the Hall are selected from nominations submitted at www.nychalloffame.org. All New Yorkers are welcome to submit nominations via this website.

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