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Dear Neighbors,
As the Summer season comes to a close, take this chance to visit some of
our wonderful local parks, each of which is a gem.
As we continue our work to stop the spread of COVID-19, please remember: by
wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, looking after our seniors and
most vulnerable neighbors, and getting vaccinated we can continue to stay
well and overcome this pandemic.
Please find below the latest news and resources to stay informed.
Thank you and stay well,
Council Member Paul Vallone
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Vallone Introduces Bill Increase Access to City Resources for Non-English
Speaking Businesses
At last Thursday’s state meeting, Council Member Vallone introduced a bill,
[1]Int. 2393, to increase access to City small business resources to non
english speaking businesses. The bill would require the department of Small
Business Services maintain direct contact with community based
organizations that serve communities in a number of designated languages.
They would also have to provide materials for time sensitive applications
to these organizations early to give them time to prepare their own
outreach programs to ensure equal access to the funds.
Previously, Vallone hosted a round table event to hear the concerns of
Asian-American small business owners and overwhelmingly heard how difficult
it is for businesses thatprimarily serve non-english speaking communities
to access City resources. This bill is a direct attempt to more fully
engage community based organizations that serve a variety of non-english
speakers and make our services more equitable by serving all New Yorkers.
If enacted, community based organizations that serve specific underserved
language groups will be able to apply to join this program and gain direct
access to an SBS representative and promotional materials.
[2]Read More Here!
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ICYMI: South Asian Council for Social Services Opens Center Extention in
Flushing
Last week a long awaited expansion of the South Asian Council for Social
Services opened in Flushing. The Council is a not-for-profit organization
that empowers underserved South Asians and other immigrants to partake in
the civic and economic life of New York City. They assist individuals and
families with healthcare access, senior support services, food insecurity,
and many other pressing issues. This expansion will allow them to grow
their services and further their mission to help immigrants thrive in our
city.
[3]Read More Here
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Douglaston Food Share Extended Through September!
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ICYMI : Council Member Vallone Secures Record $37 Million for Northeast
Queens
On Wednesday June 30, the New York City Council passed the City budget for
the upcoming fiscal year, and Council Member Paul A. Vallone is proud to
announce that in the final budget of his tenure in office, he was able to
fight for and secure a record $37 million for improvements throughout
Northeast Queens. In eight years of fiscal budgets, Vallone has now secured
well over $160 million in additional funding for Northeast Queens including
over $42 million for upgrades at local schools and over $71 million for
improvements to parks in his Council District.
The Council Member, in partnership with Queens Borough President Donovan
Richards or New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson funded the
following projects within Council Member Vallone’s District:
* $4.5 million to College Point Fields to convert an existing baseball
field into soccer fields.
* $2.75 million to Raymond O’Connor Park to build pathways and renovate
their synthetic soccer fields.
* $2.7 million for the Center for the Women of New York building
renovations at Fort Totten.
* $500K to build an outdoor reading garden at the Auburndale Library.
* $440K for auditorium audiovisual upgrades at P.S. 209
* $150K for NYPD security cameras throughout our district to help combat
quality of life issues like drag racing in our community.
“I have fought hard to make sure that Northeast Queens was not ignored and
given our fair share and recognition that it deserves as a part of this
great city”, said Council Member Vallone “ I am proud to have been able to
bring so many resources to my community in partnership with fellow elected
officials. We are excited for the future of our district, and the impact of
these projects will be felt for generations to come.”
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KCS Now Open to All 12+ for Walk-in Vaccinations
The Korean Community Services Center is now open to walk in vaccinations to
those 12 and over!
If you know If you know someone who is 12 years or older and is still in
need of a COVID vaccine, please encourage them to get vaccinated!
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Grab and Go Meals for ALL
Even when school buildings are closed, free meals are still available at
NYC Schools Meal Hubs!
To find a location near you visit [4][link removed]
or text "NYC FOOD" to 877-877.
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Open Storefronts
The Open Storefronts program has been extended through 9/30/2021!
A strong economic recovery in the wake of the pandemic means continuous
creativity with our open spaces and giving our business owners every
resource they need to survive and thrive. The Open Storefronts program will
accomplish just that and give New Yorkers a unique way to shop local and
shop safe throughout this holiday season.
Learn more and check your eligibility [5]here!
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Food Pantry Assistance
Our local food pantries in College Point, Flushing and Whitestone are
offering assistance to hundreds of families and need our help. Please
donate if you are able and spread the word! Thank you CEC D25!
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College Point Residents Organize Fundraiser to Deliver Meals
As our City continues to battle the effects of COVID-19, Northeast Queens
residents continue to organize and offer a helping hand. College Point
residents Jennifer Shannon, Cathy Shannon, James & Kathryn Cervino, and
Margaret Loughlin have stepped up and launched a fundraiser to help College
Point residents who are in need of food.
Organizers write: "We have been going strong throughout the summer, helping
to keep the food pantry alive at First Reformed Church in CP. Thanks to
generous donations from the community, businesses, and city partners, we
have been helping the community throughout these difficult Covid
times...Our focus has now fully shifted from thanking workers, which was a
wonderful initiative, to supporting the food pantry."
I was proud to contribute to this local effort. Please offer a helping hand
if you are able!
Find more information on [6]GoFundMe
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Friends of Crocheron & John Golden Park
A new local group has formed with the mission to ensure Crocheron & John
Golden Park will provide all visitors with beautiful open spaces.
Learn more about their fundraising and event organization efforts [7]here
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Commonpoint is also offering free full day childcare to families working as
essential workers. [8]Inquire here
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Thanks for reading! As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do
not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
Hon. Paul A. Vallone
New York City Council, District 19
42-40 Bell Boulevard, Suite 507
Bayside, New York 11361
718.619.8611
[email protected]
Follow me on [9]Facebook, [10]Twitter and [11]Instagram
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