In early May, I recorded an episode for City and State NY’s “Political Personalities” segment with Skye Ostreicher. We went to a favorite dim sum place of mine and sampled some of the more “traditional” items on the menu. Did Skye enjoy her first experience with chicken feet and tripe? Watch to find out!
Ung Introduces Bill to Create Office of Continuing Education and Adult Literacy, QNS
During the City Council’s stated meeting on May 5, City Council members Sandra Ung of Queens and Kevin Riley of the Bronx introduced a bill that would create an Office of Continuing Education and Adult Literacy within the city government.
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May 9, 2022: Queens Councilwomen Introduce Legislation to Curb Vehicle Noise Pollution, QNS
City Council members Linda Lee, Sandra Ung, Erik Bottcher and Justin Brannan on May 5 introduced legislation that would increase penalties for excessive muffler or exhaust sound, honking or illegal sound-producing devices on motor vehicles.
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May 6, 2022: Community Groups to Host Flushing Spring Family Day, QNS
The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center (CBWCHC) in partnership with Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Garden of Hope will host Flushing Spring Family Day on Saturday, May 14, in Kissena Corridor Park. The family day event, scheduled to take place from 1 to 4 p.m., is an opportunity for community members to enjoy family-friendly activities, outdoor entertainment such as music and other performances and connect with CBWCHC health care providers and other community service organizations. “I encourage families in
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May 5, 2022: Re-hired Flushing Chipotle Worker Reports for First Shift, QNS
Chipotle unionizer returns to work, Queens Ledger
Brenda Garcia returned to work at the Chipotle on Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing on May 2 for the first time since allegedly being fired in mid-April.
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May 4, 2022: Flushing Lawmaker Launches Free Legal Clinics, Queens Daily Eagle
Councilmember Sandra Ung and Queens Legal Services are partnering to provide free legal assistance to Flushing residents beginning this week. The legal clinics will take place on the first Friday of each month, and will rotate between housing, immigration and government benefits experts.
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May 3, 2022: Queens Pols React to Roe v. Wade Draft Opinion Leak, QNS
Queens Pols Angry Over Draft SCOTUS Opinion, Queens Chronicle
Queens politicians and local advocates for women’s health care and reproductive rights are speaking out against the U.S. Supreme Court’s leaked draft opinion to strike down Roe v.
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April 26, 2022: Officials Celebrate Long-Awaited Reopening of Flushing Library, QNS
Flushing Library Reopens, Queens Daily Eagle
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Councilwoman Sandra Ung joined Queens Public Library President and CEO Dennis Walcott on Monday, April 25, to welcome patrons back to
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Council Member Sandra Ung on Wednesday helped artist Gerry Vewer unveil his new mural at the intersection of Kissena Boulevard and 60th Avenue. After the unveiling, the Council Member signed her name to a quote she provided for the artwork.
“I want to thank Gerry for thinking of Flushing when he was searching for a location for his next mural,” said Council Member Ung.
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April 14, 2022: Councilwoman, DCWP Commissioner Discuss Growing Street Vendor Presence, QNS
Council Member Ung Discusses Street Vendor Complaints in Flushing, Queens Post
Queens Councilwoman Sandra Ung and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga walked through Main Street in
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