Councilmember Sandra Ung was joined by YMCA of Greater New York President & CEO Sharon Greenberger, Flushing YMCA Executive Director Heidy Lopez, F&T Group Principal Helen Lee, and members of the Flushing YMCA Board of Directors and staff to announce just over $1 million in funding she secured for a new YMCA in downtown Flushing.

Councilmember Sandra Ung today joined YMCA leadership, members of the Flushing YMCA Board of Directors, YMCA members and Helen Lee, Principal, of the F&T Group to announce she has secured just over $1 million in City funding to help bring a long-awaited new YMCA facility to downtown Flushing.

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Councilmember Sandra Ung today praised the 109th Precinct and the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) for ramping up enforcement efforts against illegal street vending in downtown Flushing, a persistent quality-of-life and public safety issue that has plagued the community for years. This increased enforcement is sending a clear message that this unlawful activity will not be tolerated. 

Over the last several weeks, both agencies have significantly increased their presence in the downtown corridor, issuing summonses and confiscating unlicensed food and goods from vendors operating illegally on sidewalks, near subway entrances, and at bus stops.

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Councilmember Sandra Ung was joined by Congresswoman Grace Meng and event co-sponsors on Monday to announce details of the first-ever “UNG-believable” Back-to-School Block Party that will take place on Friday, August 29, from 12 to 3 p.m. in front of the Councilmember’s District Office on Latimer Place between Linden Boulevard and 137th Street.

The free, family-friendly event will feature giveaways of books, school supplies, and other items to help students prepare for the upcoming school year.

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Councilmember Sandra Ung, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, and NYC Parks Queens Borough Commissioner Jacqueline Langsam were joined by local residents to announce $6.3 million in funding for renovations to the athletic courts in Peck Park.

Councilmember Sandra Ung joined NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and NYC Parks Queens Borough Commissioner Jackie Langsam to announce $6.3 million in funding to renovate the recreation courts and address persistent flooding at Kissena Corridor Park, known locally as Peck Park. 

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Last week, legislation that the New York City Council passed to protect New Yorkers from fraudulent immigration legal services providers officially became law. The measures strengthen the city’s ability to prevent and address immigration services fraud by establishing a citywide public education campaign to alert immigrant communities about common scams and how to identify legitimate legal assistance, as well raising financial penalties on fraudulent immigration services providers.

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Today, Councilmembers Ung, Lee and Krishnan rallied with members of The Collective, a coalition of culturally specific gender-based violence service providers serving immigrant and BIPOC survivors in New York City, and other service providers to announce the creation of a new City Council initiative. The Culturally Specific Gender Based Violence Initiative funds organizations that provide culturally competent services for immigrant survivors of domestic violence.

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Councilmember Sandra Ung introduced legislation this week in the New York City Council that would require the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) to launch a targeted civil service recruitment campaign focused on former federal civil service employees who were laid off or accepted buyouts under recent cuts made by the Trump administration.

The legislation comes amid sweeping efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency and President Donald Trump to shrink the size of the federal workforce, resulting in mass layoffs and buyouts affecting tens of thousands of public servants across the country, including many in New York City.

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Councilmember Sandra Ung recently met with NYC311 Deputy Commissioner Joseph Morrisroe and his team for a comprehensive overview of the system and a tour of the NYC311 Call Center.   

Councilmember Sandra Ung recently visited New York City’s 311 Call Center for a tour of the facility and a discussion about the essential services NYC311 provides to millions of New Yorkers each year.

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Councilmember Sandra Ung was joined by Congresswoman Grace Meng, State Senator John Liu, members of Community Board 7, and family and friends on Saturday to unveil a new street sign co-naming the intersection of Union Street and 32nd Avenue as “Arthur O’Meally Place” in honor of the late community advocate and longtime Flushing resident, Arthur O’Meally.

The street co-naming ceremony brought together family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate the life and legacy of O’Meally, who dedicated decades of service to improving and preserving his neighborhood.

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FRESH MEADOWS INTERSECTION HONORS CIVIC ACTIVIST AND LONGTIME COMMUNITY BOARD 11 MEMBER

Councilmember Sandra Ung joined her colleagues in government, friends, and community members this past Saturday to unveil a new street sign at the corner of 58th Avenue and 189th Street, officially renaming the intersection “Christine Haider Way” in honor of the late civic leader and longtime Queens Community Board 11 member.

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