Jan. 23, 2024 By Rachel Butler A Queens state Senator is encouraging the public to drop off Valentine’s Day cards and donations to his district offices that will be delivered to senior and disabled veterans at the New York State Veterans Home in St. Albans. State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is partnering with community…
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Dec. 6, 2023 By Anthony Medina A Christmas tree shines brightly once again in Ozone Park for the fifth year in a row, thanks to the efforts of local community organizations and elected officials. The Ozone Park Block Association, in conjunction with the Woodhaven Lions Club, the Kiwanis Club of Howard beach-Ozone Park-Woodhaven, Our Neighbors…
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Aug. 28, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed As a way to honor veterans and their service to the country, State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. is once again hosting his annual Veterans BBQ in Howard Beach on Saturday, Sept. 9. This year’s event will take place at the Howard Beach Motor Club, located at 59 Russell St., from noon to 2 p.m. Veterans and a guest are invited to enjoy the free food, music, and drinks donated by several local businesses and organizations. Seating is limited for this event and reservations are required. As a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans,…
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Jun. 16, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. and Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi will host a free rain barrel giveaway in Forest Hills on Saturday, July 15. The city Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will be at the Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School, located at 91-30 Metropolitan Ave., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to…
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Jun. 13, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed The state legislature on June 11 passed a bill to designate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, as a New York City public school holiday. Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar, who introduced the bill, A.7769, said it was the “final victory” in a fight spanning over two decades for Diwali, one of…
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Apr. 18, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed April is Autism Awareness month and Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. is partnering with Community Board 9 for a community walk event to support those with autism and other developmental disabilities. The public is invited to participate in the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Walk at Phil ‘Scooter’ Rizzuto Park/Smokey Oval…
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Apr. 17, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. is inviting residents aged 55 years and older to his senior-only job fair in Kew Gardens on Friday, May 5. Residents are encouraged to visit the Kew Gardens Community Center, located at 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to apply…
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Apr. 14, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda addressed Community Board 9 members’ concerns about the proliferation of illegal cannabis smoke shops during a public meeting held at the Villa Russo in South Richmond Hill on Tuesday, April 11. Miranda explained the multi-agency effort to run the Smoke Shop Task Force,…
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Apr. 12, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. is bringing LiveOnNY to the CCNS Woodhaven-Richmond Hill OAC on Friday, April 21, to help seniors get the information they need in order to apply for vital benefits that can save them money. Representatives from LiveOnNY will be at the Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Older Adult Center,…
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Mar. 14, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed For residents in need of accessing Metrocard services, state Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. is partnering with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to bring a Metrocard Van to his new Woodhaven office on Friday, March 31. The MTA Metrocard Van will be parked outside of Addabbo’s office, located at 84-16 Jamaica…
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