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Queens Gazette: Honoring Exceptional Women
Karina Robledo, who was an education specialist at the P.S. 150 after-school program, was among a group of women honored last week at a special ceremony held at LaGuardia Community College. Assembly Member Catherine Nolan and LaGuardia Community College President Ken Adams recognized the women for their leadership in government, education, the arts and business.…
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QNS: Woodside Woman Celebrates 103rd Birthday at Sunnyside Community Services Center
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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Sunnyside Post: Sunnyside Post Mile is Back With Halloween Theme and Prizes
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.…
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Government Program Provides Free Wi-Fi to Residents Who Qualify
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…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams and NY Governor Kathy Hochul Visit Woodside Houses
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…
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News and Views – Summer 2022 Newsletter
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…
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Sunnyside Post: Woodside War Hero Inducted Into State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
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: https://twitter.com/queenspost/status/1537551331115864069
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SCS Holds Panel Presentation on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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…
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Pedro Nieves Inducted into NY State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
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…
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Sunnyside Post: Candidates for 37th Assembly Race Squared Off in Forum
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: https://sunnysidepost.com/candidates-for-37th-assembly-race-squared-off-in-forum-tuesday
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See Photos from Our May 7 Concert
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…
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Queens Ledger: SCS Wins National Caregiving Award
The Queens Ledger talks to Shyvonne Noboa, division director for senior services at SCS, and Edward Rosado, SCS caregiver support specialist, about SCS’s Care NYC program for caregivers and being awarded the Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Award. They also spoke with Anna Romero who cares for her 71-year-old husband who has dementia. In the Queens Ledger article, Anna talks…
