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  • Meet the Candidates

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    Mary Record

    MEET THE CANDIDATES: New York’s 7th Congressional District Democratic Primary
    Wednesday, May 20, 2026
    6:30 pm
    Sunnyside Community Services
    43-31 39th Street
    Sunnyside, Queens

    Sunnyside Community Services invites you to meet the Democratic candidates running for New York’s 7th Congressional District! This event is free but registration is required to attend.

    No campaign materials or signage will be permitted at the event. This event will also be livestreamed.

    Have a question you want us to ask the candidates? Send it to info@scsny.org or add it when you R.S.V.P.

    Candidates:
    Vichal Kumar
    Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso
    Assembly Member Claire Valdez
    Council Member Julie Won

    Moderators:
    Judy Zangwill, SCS Executive Director
    S. Mitra Kalita, CEO of URL Media & Publisher of Epicenter NYC

    R.S.V.P. here.

     
     

  • CBS News: Filling Recreation Deserts

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    Mary Record

    CBS News New York recently interviewed Kerly Serrano, Director of the SCS Older Adult Center. The piece focused on a recent report from the Center for an Urban Future that found that recreation receives only about 5% of the NYC Parks budget, resulting in “recreation deserts” where communities have few programs, aging facilities, and staffing shortages for recreational programs. As Kerly explains, programs like our older adult fitness classes can increase health and decrease isolation among participants.

    Watch the full news piece online here.

  • Woodside Herald: Bus Stop Battleground

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    Mary Record

    Dr. Sharon M. Cadiz explores the issue of the relocation of a Sunnyside bus stop, advocating for government agencies to consider human needs and concerns. Read her Woodside Herald article below.

  • Queens Chronicle: Sunnyside Bus Stop Relocation Assailed

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    Mary Record

    Queens Chronicle covered the rally we held to save the bus stop located right outside our Pre-K center. Click here to read the full story.

    Photo above by Michael Gannon/Queens Chronicle

       

  • Queens Times: Sunnyside Rallies Against Plan to Move Bus Stop

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    Mary Record

    In early April, seniors and other community members rallied against a City plan to move a critical bus stop. Read the Queens Times article below.

  • QNS: Local Seniors Rally Against Proposed Relocation of Bus Stop

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    Mary Record

    On April 10, more than 100 seniors rallied against the relocation of a bus stop in Sunnyside. The bus stop is located in front of the Sunnyside UP 3-K and Pre-K center and around the corner from the SCS Center for Active Older Adults. The City plans to move the bus stop across 39th Street, a busy and potentially hazardous street.

    Click here to read more in this QNS article.

    Photo above by Shane O’Brien from QNS.

     
     

  • Queens Ledger: Sunnyside Seniors Rally Against MTA’s Q60/Q32 Bus Stop Relocation

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    Mary Record

    Read about the rally we held in Sunnyside to oppose the relocation of a bus stop used by residents who attend our programs, including many older adults who rely on canes and walkers.

    Click here to read the Queens Ledger article.

    Photo above by the Queens Ledger.

     
     

  • PS 199Q Art STEM Gallery Showcase

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    Mary Record

    Students at our P.S. 199Q afterschool program recently came together to celebrate the culmination of their latest unit with an Art/STEM Gallery showcase! This unit, centered around the theme “Healthy Body, Mind and Planet,” challenged students to explore what it means to care for themselves and the world around them. From projects highlighting healthy habits for the body and mind, to creative creations built from recycled materials brought from home, students demonstrated just how much they had learned and how creatively they could apply it.

    Families filled the room with pride as they explored work from every grade level, and our clubs had their moment to shine as well. The Board Game Club, Comic Book Club, Art Club, and Gaming Craft Club each showcased the incredible projects they’ve been working on throughout the unit.

    It was a truly wonderful evening, a testament to the curiosity, creativity, and hard work of our students, and the dedication of our staff. We are so proud of everything our community accomplished, and we can’t wait to see what the next unit brings!”

       

  • Celebrating Social Work Month

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    Mary Record

    March is National Social Work Month. Every day, our social workers bring their compassion, commitment, and care to assist members of our community. To recognize our dedicated social workers, we held a special celebration that included a luncheon and team-building activities. Thank you to all our SCS social workers!

       

  • St. Patrick’s Day at SCS

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    Mary Record

    On St. Patrick’s Day, our Center for Active Older Adults turned into a festive hub of dancing, trivia, raffles, and desserts.

    The Center for Active Older Adults offers a fun, vibrant environment where people aged 60 and older can enjoy a free lunch, as well as recreational activities, fitness classes, and educational workshops. Learn more here.