.Assemblymember Steven Raga Steven Raga at the New York State Democratic Party AAPI Caucus event this evening!

March with #TeamRaga and #AD30 at the New Queens Pride Parade! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Join us on Sunday, June 2nd, starting at 12 PM at 89th Street & 37th Avenue.

RSVP at bit.ly/ad30queenspride

Yesterday, HSC once again took the fight for #JustPay to Albany! 🙌

Advocates from NYCETC Public Health Solutions and #JustPay | Urban Pathways had some great conversations with legislators about the Wage Board Bill. Thank you for taking the time to speak with us!

No hay recolección el lunes 5/27, Día Conmemorativo
 
Si el lunes es su día de basura, reciclaje o compostaje, ponga su material afuera el lunes por la noche para recolección a partir del martes, 5/28.

The Maspeth #MemorialDay Parade is happening on Sunday, May 26th, 2024, starting at 1 PM at Walter Garlinge Park.

Join us, Maspeth Federal Savings, UVFOM, and the Maspeth community as we honor and remember the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Join our office, the Newtown Civic Association, the Elmhurst History & Cemeteries Preservation Society, and our Elmhurst community for the 2nd Annual Memorial Day Tribute in Elmhurst.

The event will take place on Monday, May 27th, 2024, at 11 AM at the Nine Heroes Plaza.

DEC and NYSDOH have issued an #AirQuality Health Advisory for Ozone today, May 22nd, for the Lower Hudson Valley region.

➡️ Air quality forecast: extapps.dec.ny.gov/cfmx/extapps/a…
☎️ Air Quality Hotline: 1-800-535-1345

🌩️ There's a chance for thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening. A quick heavy downpour will also be possible, although flooding is not expected.
🌧️ Scattered showers & general storms will be possible overnight Thursday into Friday morning with dry conditions by mid-morning.

There's NO collection Mon., 5/27, Memorial Day.
 
If that’s your trash/compost/recycling day, set out items Mon. evening for pickup starting Tues., 5/28.
 
While delays are possible after holidays, #NewYorksStrongest will be getting the job done.
 
Info: nyc.gov/site/dsny/news…

EVENT UPDATE:

We're officially OUT of rain barrels for our event on Saturday, June 15th.

However, if you're still interested, please call our office to be added to our waitlist for future events and opportunities.

Thank you for understanding!

In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, we're hosting an AAPI event on Thursday, May 30!

Join us as we celebrate our diverse, dynamic and growing AAPI community here in Queens with performances, awards and refreshments.

RSVP at docs.google.com/forms/d/1rW9-1…

If you test positive for COVID-19, your provider can prescribe oral antiviral treatment if you are eligible. If you don't have a provider, here are some other ways to access treatment in NYC.

Learn more: on.nyc.gov/covid19treatme…

Reminder: All QPL locations will be closed on #MemorialDay Weekend: Saturday, May 25; Sunday, May 26; and Monday, May 27.
We have scheduled digital updates during #MemorialDay Weekend, and our website and digital media will not be available.
Learn More: queenslibrary.org/about-us/news-…

Happy to honor Annette Nielsen for her outstanding work as Executive Director of the NYC Food Policy Center!

She works with legislators, community organizations, and advocates to create healthier, more sustainable food environments for New Yorkers!

First ever AAPI Summit held in Albany 🎉 thanks to the NYS Assembly APA Task Force leadership & members, community advocates, and Assembly & Senate staffers that made this historic day happen!

Great meeting with Parks & Trails NY to discuss several bills that would support the expansion and safer use of New York’s greenway trail network!

And of course Zohran Kwame Mamdani Assemblymember Steven Raga for their powerful words and show of solidarity to ensure that MENA people get access to health, education, language and legal equity

#NYSenate Bill S5963A, sponsored by Senator @liunewyork, passed (61-0, unofficial). Requires the commissioner to establish Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and civic impact curriculum or instructions for school districts:
nysenate.gov/legislation/bi…