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Flushing’s 109th Precinct celebrates community wins, honors longtime council president

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Jun. 30, 2025 By QNS News Team The 109th Precinct and its Community Council held its annual end-of-year barbecue on Wednesday, June 25, drawing a large crowd of community members, NYPD officers and local elected officials to celebrate another year of public safety efforts in northeast Queens. The outdoor event, held in partnership with…

Flushing intersection co-named for longtime community advocate Arthur O’Meally

Arthur O'Meally

Jun. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The corner of Union Street and 32nd Avenue in Flushing now bears the name “Arthur O’Meally Place” following a street co-naming ceremony on Saturday, May 31, honoring the late community advocate and longtime North Flushing resident. U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, State Senator John Liu and Council Member Sandra…

Council Member Ung visits NYC311 center, pushes for better tracking and language support

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Sandra Ung toured the NYC311 call center last week to observe its operations and discuss ongoing challenges and service improvements with Deputy Commissioner Joseph Morrisroe. The visit provided Ung with a detailed overview of the city’s non-emergency information hub, which has handled an average of 38…

Council Member Sandra Ung visits PS 244 in Flushing to support AAPI curriculum

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May. 27, 2025 By Czarinna Andres In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Council Member Sandra Ung visited PS 244Q, The Active Learning Elementary School, on Thursday, May 22, to speak with second-grade students about her experience growing up as an Asian American immigrant in Queens — and the importance…

Fresh Meadows intersection renamed in honor of longtime CB11 board member Christine Haider

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May. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Local officials and community members gathered on Saturday to unveil “Christine Haider Way” at the corner of 58th Avenue and 189th Street, honoring the legacy of the late civic activist and Community Board 11 chair who dedicated her life to public service in Eastern Queens. In attendance were…

Assembly Member Nily Rozic leads legislative effort to modernize stormwater infrastructure

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May. 20, 2025 By Athena Dawson Assembly Member Nily Rozic rallied local elected officials, environmental advocates and other community stakeholders to call for stronger flood prevention measures, drawing attention to the growing impacts of climate change on Queens residents.   Rozic held a press conference on Friday, May 16, with Sen John Liu, Council Member…

CM Ung announces new surveillance cameras near Flushing schools and Kissena Corridor Park

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May. 19, 2025 By Athena Dawson Seven new NYPD Argus cameras have been installed in and around Kissena Corridor Park in Flushing, Council Member Sandra Ung announced last week. The announcement followed the most recent 109th Precinct Community Council meeting, where concerns over safety in the area were once again raised. The new surveillance…

Queens Holocaust survivors gather for early Passover Seder in Forest Hills

A local nonprofit held a Passover Seder event for Queens Holocaust survivors on Wednesday, April 9.

Apr. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson A group of Holocaust survivors in Queens gathered for an early Passover celebration on Wednesday, April 9, at the Forest Hills Jewish Center for Holocaust Survivors, located at 106-06 Queens Blvd. in Forest Hills. The event was sponsored by Selfhelp Community Services, a nonprofit organization that provides essential…

E-waste recycling event coming to Queens Botanical Garden this Sunday

Councilmember Sandra Ung hosted an e-waste recycling event

Apr. 11, 2025 By QNS News Team Council Member Sandra Ung is teaming up with government colleagues and environmental partners to host an e-waste recycling event this Sunday, April 13. The event will offer Queens residents a safe and legal way to dispose of their old electronics. The event will take place from 10…