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Learn about the Democratic primary candidates for the 37th Assembly District in this QNS article.

Read the full article online at: https://qns.com/2026/06/scs-candidate-forum/

We partnered with Epicenter NYC to host a candidate forum featuring the democratic candidates for NY’s 7th Congressional District primary. The event included questions on a range of important issues including immigration, healthcare, housing, federal funding cuts, and artificial intelligence. The forum also included a light-hearted question about the candidates’ favorite deli orders.

Read the Epicenter NYC article online here.

Photo above by Carolina Valencia / Epicenter NYC

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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.

Missed the event? You can watch the recording of the event here.

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.

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.

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.