Community Education Council District 24 held a town hall meeting on August 6, at P.S. 128 in Middle Village to discuss the impact of proposed homeless shelters within the district on area schools. In attendance were, state Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley and representatives of Assemblymembers Andrew Hevesi and Michael Miller. Candidate for Assembly Dmytro Fedkowskyj was […]
Goldfeder Judges Rockaway Firehouse Design Contest
Assemblymember Phil Goldfeder joined students participating in the Rockaway Waterfront Alliance Shore Corps youth program in a design collaboration with Gensler Architecture firm to choose the final summer design for the Beach 59th Street Firehouse on August 8.
YWCA Of Queens 2014 GED Graduation Ceremony
On August 7, the YWCA of Queens hosted its 2014 GED graduation ceremony at the Flushing Library honoring students who earned their GED certificate and those that successfully completed the YWCA GED Preparation Program funded by the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). Thirty-eight students and approximately 50 guests were present at the ceremony. Greetings were given by special […]
Goldfeder Joins Families At Rockaway Craft Fair
Assemblymember Phillip Goldfeder joined hundreds of families and children enjoying arts and crafts by local vendors and musical entertainment at the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk Craft Fair on August 10.
Crowley Honors Immigration Advocacy Group, Small Biz
Congressmember Joe Crowley (D-Queens, The Bronx), vice chair of the Democratic Caucus, recently presented Congressional Citations to immigration advocacy group Ecuadorian International Center (EIC), and Queens-based immigration services provider Solution Docs for their help in securing a humanitarian parole for his constituent, 9/11 clean-up worker Martha Freire.“Martha Freire was there for our country during one of the most difficult times […]
Katz Attends TSQ’s Volunteer Appreciation BBQ
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz attended the volunteer appreciation barbecue held by Tomchei Shabbos of Queens (TSQ) on August 6. For more than 30 years, TSQ volunteers have provided food packages on a weekly basis to needy families throughout Queens. Katz presented a proclamation recognizing TSQ’s contributions to the community during Wednesday’s barbecue. Joining Katz at the event were (l. […]
Goldfeder Announces Summer Mobile Office Tour
Assemblymember Phillip Goldfeder (D-Rockaway) announced the arrival and schedule of his mobile office tour across his district in Southern Queens and Rockaway during the months of August and September to ensure that every constituent has the opportunity to discuss issues in the community.“I understand residents don’t always have the time to drop by my district offices, especially as they rebuild […]
Goldfeder Joins Transit Advocates At Assembly Hearing
Assemblymember Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway) joined transit advocates and local residents participating in the New York state Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions oversight hearing on the MTA’s 2015-2019 Capital Program and evaluated the transit priorities for Queens’ families. The committee heard over five hours of testimony from the MTA, transit advocates and community leaders who all agreed that investment […]
Goldfeder Brings Colleague To Volunteer Firehouses
Assemblymember Phil Goldfeder (D-Howard Beach) invited Assemblymember Anthony Brindisi (D-Utica), chairman of the Assembly Subcommittee on Volunteer Emergency Services, to tour local volunteer fire departments hard-hit by Superstorm Sandy, and learn firsthand the needs plaguing local volunteers, as well as discuss legislation to protect brave heroes.“Our dedicated volunteer firefighters are the backbone of our community and continue to serve each […]
Sikhs, Miller Rally Against Hate Crime
On August 5 Assemblymember Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) and members of the Sikh community attended a rally held on the corner of 99th Street and 101st Avenue in Ozone Park. The location was the site of a racially charged crime which left Sandeep Singh in critical condition shortly after midnight on July 30.