Free backpacks, courtesy of Barbera and Solomon

The Barbera Cares Program and state Rep. Jared Solomon recently distributed 300 free school backpacks during back-to-school night at S. Solis-Cohen, 7001 Horrocks St.

Car guy Gary Barbera, the Barbera Bear and Solis-Cohen principal Michelina Serianni were on hand. ••