Councilmember 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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Queens Pols Applaud Expansion of G&T Programs, Queens Post
Queens Pols Welcome G&T Reboot, QNS
I want to thank Mayor Eric Adams for listening to those of us from across New York who have been calling on the city to expand Gifted & Talented programs and give more children access to accelerated learning, not eliminate them,” said Councilmember Sandra Ung.
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April 13, 2022: Bringing Non-Union Labor Into the Fold, Union Built Matters
Local politicians who champion the Labor movement, such as Council member Sandra Ung, are working to bring more of the city’s non-union workers into the union fold. “Casting a wider net to attract a more diverse group of workers and educate them about the benefits of union membership is key to their success,” Ung told Union-Built Matters, adding that it is among her responsibilities to inform her constituents of the “avenues available to them to join unions—such as certifications and apprenticeships—as opportunities rather than hurdles.”
Councilmember Sandra Ung hosted Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga on a visit to downtown Flushing on Tuesday to discuss the proliferation of street vendors.
The Council Member discussed the growing number of vendors, as well as other businesses using sidewalk space to sell their goods, making it difficult for pedestrians to navigate the sidewalks.
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Council Member Sandra Ung hosted a free Summer Camp Fair on Tuesday, April 12, at Glow Community Center for parents wishing to explore various options for their children over the summer break.
The event was an opportunity to meet with representatives from various educational programs, as well as learn about employment opportunities for teens through the city’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).
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April 11, 2022: Flushing Library to Reopen on April 25, Queens Post
Flushing Branch to Offer Full-Time Service Since 2020, Queens Chronicle
Flushing Branch of Queens Public Library to Open on April 25, QNS
The Flushing branch of the Queens Public Library (QPL) is scheduled to fully reopen later this month after being closed for more than two years.
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April 10, 2022: CM Ung Appears Live on WBAI 99.5 FM, WBAI
On the April 10, 2022 episode of City Watch on WBAI 99.5 FM, Host Jeff Simmons talks with New York City Councilmember Sandra Ung, and then Dr. Shango Blake, Co-Executive Director of NYC Speaks.
April 6, 2022: Bowne Co-named ‘Ganesh Tempe Street’, QNS
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Councilwoman Sandra Ung joined civic leaders and members of the Ganesh Temple in Flushing on April 2 to co-name the intersection of Bowne Street and Holly Avenue as “Ganesh Temple Street” honoring the history of the temple in the neighborhood.
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April 4, 2022: Council Member Ung Takes DOT Commissioner on Walking Tour, QNS
Ung Seeks More Clarity for Drivers on Busway, Queens Chronicle
Queens councilwoman Sandra Ung and Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez met with local business owners and discussed transportation issues while walking around downtown Flushing. Ung explained that there are many restaurants in the area, which results in a lot of food deliveries coming in on a frequent basis.
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