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Remembering Byron Stookey, SCS’s First Executive Director
Byron Stookey, one of SCS’s founders and our first Executive Director, died April 12, 2024 in Brattleboro, Vermont.
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Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
SCS employees and members of our Center for Active Older Adults gathered for a rooftop viewing party of the solar eclipse.
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Queens Times: Sunnyside Community Services to Address Elder Abuse
The Queens Times featured our new Elder Justice Program, which provides support and assistance to older adults who are experiencing abuse.
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Queens Gazette: Urban Upbound, Electeds, Community Leaders Note Tax Season Nearing End
The Queens Gazette highlights Urban Upbound, which provides free tax prep for lower-income New Yorkers at 36 partner sites including SCS.
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QNS: U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez Secures $11 Million for Projects Across her Queens and Brooklyn District
U.S. Representative Nydia M. Velázquez secured $450,000 to improve SCS’ building in Sunnyside.
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Queens Ledger: Over 100 Seniors, Advocates Rally for Increased Funding to Queens Senior Centers
Members of our Center for Active Older Adults rallied in support of increased funding for services and to denounce proposed cuts to senior centers.
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Advocating for Older Adults
Members of our Center for Active Older Adults and SCS staff members gathered for a morning of advocacy to support programs for older adults.
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St. Pat’s For All Parade 2024
See photos from the 2024 St. Pat’s for All Parade held in Woodside and Sunnyside, Queens.
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Op-Ed: Protect Older Adults in Queens From Abuse
This op-ed published in the Sunnyside Post discusses the prevalence of elder abuse and how a new SCS program aims to prevent elder abuse in Queens.
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Queens Ledger: “Sunnyside Strong”: Community Fundraises for Fire Victims
The Queens Ledger featured a recent fundraiser event held at Sunnyside Community Services. The event benefited residents who were displaced by an apartment building fire in December.
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Sunnyside Post: Sunnyside benefit raises $10K for residents displaced by 5-alarm fire
A community fundraiser held at SCS in January raised $10,000 for residents displaced by a devastating fire in an apartment building in Sunnyside, Queens.
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NY1: Sunnyside Fire Victims Fundraiser
NY1 talks with SCS Executive Director Judy Zangwill and organizer Brian Murray about a special benefit event held at SCS on January 19.
