Nov. 27, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 27, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Gov. Kathy Hochul, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and several Queens elected officials gathered at Queens Borough Hall Tuesday to announce $1 million in funding to address illegal activities on Roosevelt Avenue. Hochul and Richards were joined by Assembly Members Jessica González-Rojas, Catalina Cruz… Read more »
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Meng delivers $1.6 million to support new Filipino community center in Woodside
Nov. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres U.S. Rep. Grace Meng formally presented a historic $1.6 million federal grant to the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) New York to fund the development of a multicultural community center in Little Manila. The ceremony took place on Nov. 1, along… Read more »
Officials and advocates meet in Jackson Heights to address human trafficking solutions
Oct. 31, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 31, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A number of elected officials met with community-based organizations and anti-trafficking experts in Jackson Heights Tuesday to discuss possible solutions for human trafficking in the local community. Assembly Members Jessica González-Rojas, Steven Raga and Brian Maher gathered at Make the Road NY at 92-10… Read more »
Filipino American History Month celebrated with town hall and resource fair in Elmhurst
Oct. 25, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Oct. 25, 2024 By Czarinna Andres October marks Filipino American History Month, a time to recognize Filipino Americans’ contributions and rich cultural heritage across the country. In honor of this celebration, the New York chapter of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA), in partnership with Assembly Member… Read more »