Council Member Ung Introduces Bill to Examine Using Nonprofits as Shelter Intake Center, QNS
Council members Sandra Ung, Linda Lee, Tiffany Caban and Rita Joseph introduced legislation requiring the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to make a report on the feasibility of partnering with community-based nonprofit organizations that could accept and process shelter intake applications for families with children.
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PHOTOS: Council Member Sandra Ung Hosts Memorial Day Event at Kissena Park
Flushing Hosts Inaugural Memorial Day Observance, Queens Ledger
At Kissena Park in Flushing, a group of veterans, families, community leaders, and elected officials joined together on Friday afternoon to honor those whose lives were taken in the line of service.
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Lost in Translation: We Need Meaningful Language Access in NYC, Gotham Gazette
By Council Member Sandra Ung
People from across the world come to New York City to build a new life, bringing with them their customs, cultures, and traditions. Our newest neighbors also bring with them their own languages, contributing to the wonderful diversity of our city, but also presenting a unique set of challenges as families build their new lives.
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Council Member Ung Joins AAF for Opening of First Queens Office, QNS
Members of the Asian American Federation (AAF) were joined by local elected officials and community leaders to celebrate the grand opening of its brand-new office in Flushing on Thursday, May 26. Ung, who represents the district, said she looks forward to working with AAF on everything from civic engagement to economic development to better serve its diverse Asian American communities.
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AAPI Heritage to be Taught in Public Schools, CBS News
Queens Lawmakers Laud DOE on AAPI Heritage Curriculum, QNS
Mayor Eric Adams announced a new curriculum that teaches students about the history, culture and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. As CBS2’s Lisa Rozner reported Thursday, it comes after months of pressure to make the change. New York City students danced and sang inside Tweed Hall, celebrating AAPI heritage.
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Council Member Ung Introduces Resolution to Mark AAPI Heritage Month, QNS
The largest group of AAPI New Yorkers ever elected to the City Council introduced two resolutions on Thursday, May 19, to celebrate the role of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in New York City in honor of AAPI Heritage Month.
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Council Member Ung Helps Flushing BID Kick Off First-Ever Restaurant Week, QNS
Introducing the First-Ever Flushing Restaurant Week, Queens Chronicle
To promote the unique Asian food culture in downtown Flushing and celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, the Flushing Business Improvement District (BID) will host the first-ever
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The majority of the New York City Council members are new, and are part of a class that is the most diverse and progressive in city history. Over the next year Brian Lehrer will get to know all 51 members. This week, Councilmember Sandra Ung talks about her priorities for District 20 in Queens, which includes Flushing, Murray Hill, Queensboro Hill, Mitchell-Linden, and Fresh Meadows.
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Thank you to Emily Ngo of NY1 for visiting Flushing and interviewing me as part of the station’s AAPI Heritage Month coverage.
Council Member Ung, Volunteers Clean Up Flushing Playground, QNS
The Flushing Business Improvement District (BID) joined Councilwoman Sandra Ung and volunteers from a local Chase Bank branch for a cleanup event at James Bland Playground. Approximately 30 volunteers from the Chase Bank branch located in the nearby Skyview Center and representatives from the BID spent three hours picking up trash and painting park benches in the playground, which is located at the intersection of 40th Road and Prince Street.
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