Queens resident Gertrude Dunseath celebrated her 103rd birthday at a special celebration organized by SCS. Read more about Gertrude and see some great photos of the event on this QNS article.
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After being put on hold due to Covid-19, the Sunnyside Post Mile is back. Runners and walkers are encouraged to dress in costume for the October 22 event. There will be prizes for the the fastest runners, as well as prizes for best costumes for children, families, adults, and pets. All proceeds will benefit SCS. Read this Sunnyside Post article for more details.
To participate in the Sunnyside Post Mile, register here.
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Council Member Julie Won has partnered with SCS and other local nonprofits to help eligible residents sign up for free Wi-Fi.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federal program that provides free Wi-Fi to households with income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Others who are eligible for free Wi-Fi through this program include households that participate in the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), WIC, Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits, and Lifeline.
The ACP program will provide a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service with a participating internet provider.
Council Member Julie Won is planning enrollment events on Saturday, August 20 at Queensbridge Houses and Saturday, August 27 at Ravenswood Houses. Those who cannot attend an enrollment event can apply via the website below.
To apply: www.fcc.gov/acp
List of participating internet providers: www.fcc.gov/affordable-connectivity-program-providers
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, and NYCHA Chair & CEO Greg Russ visited our Cornerstone Community Center at Woodside Houses on August 2 to celebrate a $70 million investment in the development and production of 30,000 new heat pump units. The heat pumps will be used in New York City Public Housing facilities including Woodside Houses, and would allow residents to control the temperatures in their own apartments, while making the buildings more energy efficient.
For more information, read the NY Daily News article and visit Governor Hochul’s website.
Photos courtesy of the Office of Governor Kathy Hochul; photo of SCS Executive Director Judy Zangwill and Mayor Eric Adams by SCS.
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In this issue of the News and Views newsletter, you can read about recent news regarding Sunnyside Community Services (SCS) in Queens, NY. Stories include: connecting across generations with intergenerational programs; new federal funding for Home Health Aide training and youth programs; national recognition for their Care NYC caregiver support program; students can now choose between virtual and in-person formats for ESOL classes; and donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar; and more.
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Woodside resident Pedro Nieves was inducted into the veteran’s hall of fame by State Senator Michael Gianaris at a ceremony held at our Sunnyside building on 39th St. Pedro served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. Read the article online at:
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Community members, senior citizens, and staff from Sunnyside Community Services gathered for a panel presentation in our building in Sunnyside to raise awareness about abuse and neglect of older adults. Speakers included Shyvonne Noboa, Division Director of Older Adult Services at SCS; Kerly Serrano, Director of the Center for Active Older Adults at SCS; Jolene Boden, Director of Case Management at SCS; and Renee Adamson, Director of Social Adult Day at SCS.
The event took place on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, held annually on June 15. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations.
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Pedro Nieves, a member of our Center for Active Older Adults, was inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame by Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris. The ceremony was held on June 14 at our building in Sunnyside, Queens.
Mr. Nieves served in the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the “Borinqueneers,” a Puerto Rican regiment that fought in the Korean War and was later awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
The New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame was created to honor and recognize outstanding veterans from New York who have distinguished themselves both in military and civilian life.
Photos courtesy of the office of New York State Senator Michael Gianaris.
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The four candidates running in the Democratic primary for the 37th Assembly seat participated in a forum that was organized by the Queens Post and Sunnyside Community Services. The candidates discussed a variety of topics including affordable housing, education, and bail reform. Read more online at:
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On May 7, Sunnyside Community Services hosted a free live concert featuring original compositions by musical artists Mavis Pan with accompanying string quartet and Mark Wade with the Mark Wade trio.
If you were unable to attend in person, you can watch the livestream of the concert on our Facebook page.
Performance details:
String Quartet No. 2 “Four Seasons” by Mavis Pan
Original jazz compositions by Mark Wade and the Mark Wade Trio
This project was made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Queens Council on the Arts.
This concert was presented by New Music Horizons.