TIME WARNER CABLE OPENS LEARNING LAB TO BENEFIT LOCAL RESIDENTS SERVED BY WOODSIDE ON THE MOVE, INC. IN QUEENS

As part of a multi-year effort to provide New Yorkers with free access to state-of-the-art computer and technology centers, Time Warner Cable officially opened one of its Learning Labs at Woodside on the Move, Inc. in Queens on June 9. The $55,000 grant from Time Warner Cable will fund the center with new computers, laptops, tablets, and televisions.  Time Warner Cable Business Class will increase the donation by powering the lab with complimentary high-speed Internet service.

 “Time Warner Cable is proud to partner with an organization that plays an important role in the lives of so many Woodside residents,” said John Quigley, regional vice president of operations for Time Warner Cable. “Through Learning Labs like this one, Time Warner Cable is providing state-of-the-art technologies to help bridge the digital divide for local communities - opening doors for residents to succeed in this rapidly changing world.”

Woodside on the Move, Inc. is a grassroots community organization dedicated to making Woodside and its surrounding Queens neighborhoods better places to live, work, and do business.  It runs free community programs that promote advancement of tenant advocacy, affordable housing, youth education and development, senior services, the arts, local business, and cultural events to keep Woodside moving towards a better, safer and prosperous future.

“Woodside on the Move, Inc. is thrilled to announce our partnership with Time Warner Cable, as the first technology lab to serve Western Queens.  This will give the opportunity for residents to improve their computer skills, job research and gain experience in technology innovation, “said Adrian Bordoni, executive director, Woodside on the Move, Inc.

“For nearly 40 years, Woodside on the Move has had its finger on the pulse of the needs of our community. From programs supporting adult literacy to support for small businesses, Woodside on the Move touches every corner of our community,” said Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), whose district includes Woodside on the Move and has been a long-time supporter of the organization. “There is no question this new learning center will help the organization go even further in improving the lives of Queens residents, and I thank Time Warner Cable for their commitment and generosity.”

As part of its franchise renewal with the City of New York in 2011, Time Warner Cable has committed to open 40 Learning Labs in New York City by 2020 - providing low income communities with free access to computers and high-speed Internet. Time Warner Cable’s total investment to equip these 40 facilities will exceed $2 million, plus the additional in-kind funding from Time Warner Cable Business Class for complimentary Internet and video services. Non-profit partners, such as Ali Forney Center, oversee the labs’ daily operations and utilize their technologies for the youths they serve.