Queens schoolteacher draws Disney characters in chalk to brighten up neighborhood

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Sunday, April 19, 2020
Queens schoolteacher draws Disney characters in chalk to brighten up neighborhood
A Queens schoolteacher used colorful chalk to brighten up her neighborhood, by drawing Disney characters with inspiring sayings on the sidewalks.

MASPETH, Queens (WABC) -- A Queens schoolteacher used colorful chalk to brighten up her neighborhood, by drawing Disney characters with inspiring sayings on the sidewalks.

Jennifer Marino-Bonventre has decorated 71st Street between Caldwell and 60th Avenues in Maspeth.

Her friend and neighbor, Mary Sanchez says Bonventre's drawings and messages have really helped everyone in the neighborhood feel better during this difficult time.

Disney is the parent company of WABC-TV.

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