Page 10 - qt edition #37

PAGE 10 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

Mayor Adams, CUNY Chancellor Matos Rodríguez Red Cross Responds to Support 227

Celebrate Funding for New Life Sciences Facility at People in New York City Last 2 Weeks
Hostos Community College The American Red Cross in Great- individuals) after a fire on Merrick
er New York is helping 227 people Boulevard (8/31/25)
(Continued from page 9) historic Bronx General Post Of- Mayor Adams and CUNY Chan- after 32 emergencies in the five • One household (four indi-
fice into a center for learning cellor Matos Rodríguez,” said boroughs between August 25 and viduals) after a fire on Sloan Street
forward-thinking roadmap to and exploration shows how we’re New York City Councilmember September 7, 2025. (9/1/25)
build inclusive pathways for the reimagining space to empower Rafael Salamanca Jr. “With the • One household (six indi-
city’s young people to discover our Bronx scholars,” said Bronx increase in research capacity that The Red Cross responded to help viduals) after a fire on 130th Street
their passion, receive hands-on Borough President Vanessa L. this facility will offer, we are set- 43 people affected by 5 emergen- (9/1/25)
career experience, and, ultimately, Gibson. “In these new labs and ting students up for success and cies in the Bronx: • One household (five indi-
enter the workforce. classrooms, students will gain the perfectly aligning our borough to • Four households (nine in- viduals) after a fire on 150th Street
In June 2023, together with hands-on training they need to be at the forefront of healthcare dividuals) after a fire on Bainbridge (9/3/25)
CUNY and New York City Public enter careers in health and science innovation. I am immensely grate- Avenue (8/27/25) • One household (five indi-
Schools, Mayor Adams announced that are not only high-demand, but ful to our city’s leaders for their • One household (five in- viduals) after a fire on 223rd Street
a partnership with Google as the life-sustaining for their families. continued belief, and investment, dividuals) after a fire on Grand (9/4/25)
first tech-anchor employer part- This means more nurses, radiol- in this great borough that I’ve Concourse (8/27/25) • Two households (eight
ner for the FutureReadyNYC ogy technicians, dental hygienists, been blessed to call my home for • Four households (23 in- individuals) after a fire on 101st
initiative that provides meaning- and soon, new programs in surgi- my entire life.” dividuals) after a fire on Dekalb Avenue (9/5/25)
ful career-connected learning cal nursing, occupational therapy, The City University of New Avenue (8/31/25) The Red Cross responded to help
opportunities, including career surgical technology, and home York is the nation’s largest urban • Two households (five in- 10 people affected by 2 emergen-
discovery programming, paid health care. I want to thank Mayor public university, a transformative dividuals) after a fire on Carpenter cies on Staten Island:
work-based learning experiences, Eric Adams, CUNY Chancellor engine of social mobility that is a Avenue (9/3/25) • One household (three in-
and mentorship from tech profes- Félix Matos Rodríguez, Hostos critical component of the lifeblood • One household (one in- dividuals) after a fire on Arlo Road
sionals. Google is also serving President Dr. Daisy Cocco De of New York City. Founded in dividual) after a fire on Muliner (8/26/25)
as an inaugural partner for the Filippis, and BPO Owner team for 1847 as the nation’s first free pub- Avenue (9/7/25) • Two households (seven
CUNY Tech Equity Initiative, their investment in our scholars lic institution of higher education, The Red Cross responded to help individuals) after a fire on Taylor
which expands tech-focused ca- and our borough.” CUNY today has seven commu- 72 people affected by 12 emergen- Street (9/4/25)
reer awareness from the first day “With this new state-of-the- nity colleges, 11 senior colleges cies in Brooklyn: In each instance, the Red Cross
on campus, advances curriculum art life science facility at Hostos and eight honors, graduate and • One household (nine in- Greater New York Disaster Action
innovation, increases the number — which will expand Hostos’ professional institutions spread dividuals) after a fire on East 22nd Team provided emergency assis-
of paid internships, and grows enrollment, create jobs, and grow across New York City’s five bor- Street (8/26/25) tance to meet the families’ imme-
employer engagement with cam- research capacity — Hostos is oughs, serving nearly 240,000 un- • One household (three in- diate needs. The Red Cross typi-
puses. And, established as part of preparing the next generation of dergraduate and graduate students dividuals) after a fire on East 17th cally provides information packets
Mayor Adams’ expanded Summer healthcare professionals at a time and awarding 50,000 degrees each Street (8/28/25) regarding recovery resources and
Youth Employment Program, when our hospitals and healthcare year. CUNY’s mix of quality and • One household (four in- guidance, cleanup kits, comfort
CUNY Career Launch is a paid workers are most in need — right affordability propels almost six dividuals) after a fire on Clarkson kits with personal care items,
summer internship program de- here in the Bronx,” said New times as many low-income stu- Avenue (8/29/25) snacks, waters, and other items as
signed to provide students with no York City Councilmember Eric dents into the middle class and • One household (three needed. When a home is unable to
prior paid internship experience Dinowitz. “As the City Council’s beyond as all the Ivy League col- individuals) after a fire on Avenue be reoccupied and/or has received
an opportunity to strengthen their Chair of Higher Education, I will leges combined. More than 80 per- X (8/29/25) substantial damage, the Red Cross
professional skills in key indus- continue to fight for sustained cent of the University’s graduates • Two households (six also offers temporary lodging and/
tries, such as health, technology, funding for CUNY and Hostos to stay in New York, contributing to individuals) after a fire on Union or financial assistance.
social services, and education. ensure our city’s higher education all aspects of the city’s economic, Avenue (8/31/25) Red Cross caseworkers will con-
Under Mayor Adams’ lead- institutions can continue opening civic and cultural life and diver- • Three households (six in- tinue to work with families to con-
ership, the city also expanded doors for students and families sifying the city’s workforce in dividuals) after a fire on 27th Street nect them with additional resources
College Choice, which provides across our community and build every sector. CUNY’s graduates (8/31/25) for long-term recovery needs.
college students in foster care with facilities like this one.” “When and faculty have received many • One household (six indi- Any persons impacted by
greater support systems, includ- we advocate for ‘Rebuilding the prestigious honors, including 13 viduals) after a fire on 16th Avenue these disasters who need recovery
ing financial support so they can Bronx’, it is exactly moments like Nobel Prizes and 26 MacArthur (9/1/25) assistance and have not already
attend the college of their dreams the opening of the Hostos Life “genius” grants. The University’s • One household (three connected with Red Cross services
without having to worry about Sciences Facility at Hostos Com- historic mission continues to this individuals) after a fire on Ocean should contact 1-877-RED CROSS
a hefty price tag. Through the munity College that we envisioned day: provide a first-rate public Parkway (9/2/25) (1-877-733-2767) and select Op-
program, foster care students can – It was my pleasure to celebrate education to all students, regard- • Two households (five in- tion 1.
attend any college of their choice, this $12.3 million investment less of means or background. To dividuals) after a fire on East 43rd PREPAREDNESS MONTH:
including CUNY universities. towards Bronx education and learn more about CUNY, visit Street (9/2/25) People across the country are feel-
“Repurposing a part of the workforce development alongside https://www.cuny.edu • Eight households (21 in- ing the effects of extreme weather
Velázquez Introduces Amendments For Defense dividuals) after a fire on Division as deadly storms, devastating
Avenue (9/4/25)
floods, raging fires and extreme
Spending Legislation • One household (one in- heat become more frequent and
dividual) after a fire on New York intense. During National Prepared-
Avenue (9/5/25) ness Month in September, it’s more
Congresswoman Nydia M. • Velázquez 508- Codifies the Rep. Velázquez also cospon- • One household (five in- important than ever to prepare for
Velázquez (D-NY) submitted current procedures used to deter- sored the following amendments: dividuals) after a fire on East 53rd emergencies. Get help thinking
and cosponsored amendments mine when a government contract • Ocasio-Cortez 271- Requires Street (9/7/25) about what you would need during
to the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) will be set aside for a small busi- a report on the environmental and The Red Cross responded to help an emergency by visiting www.
National Defense Authorization ness competition. public health social and economic 50 people affected by 5 emergen- redcross.org/prepare.
Act (NDAA) intended to prevent • Velázquez 550- Makes ad- impacts of abandoned military cies in Manhattan: ABOUT THE AMERICAN
U.S. Military intervention in Latin justments to certain acquisition bases. • 11 households (17 indi- RED CROSS IN GREATER NEW
America, protect human rights, thresholds for contracts awarded • Ocasio-Cortez 630- Requires viduals) after a fire on West 75th YORK
secure equitable health care for to small businesses. a declassification review of docu- Street (8/25/25) The American Red Cross in Greater
servicemembers and families in • Velázquez 579- Prohibits mili- ments related to the U.S.’s involve- • One household (three in- New York serves more than 12
Puerto Rico, improve accountabil- tary action in Mexico in violation ment in Chile’s coup of 1973. dividuals) after a fire on West 107th million people in New York City,
ity at the Department of Housing of Congress’s constitutional war • Casar 883- Prohibits funds Street (8/30/25) on Long Island, in Rockland and
and Urban Development (HUD), powers. from being used for unauthorized • Eight households (20 indi- Westchester counties, at the U.S.
and support small government • Velázquez 972- Requires HUD military force against Venezuela. viduals) after a fire on West 147th Military Academy at West Point
contractors. rules to be reviewed and com- • Hernández 942- Directs the Street (9/3/25) and in Greenwich, Conn. We
The Rules Committee is review- mented on by the majority and Department of Defense to admin- • Three households (eight respond to an average of seven
ing these proposals today ahead of minority of the House Financial ister TRICARE Prime in Puerto individuals) after a fire on East emergencies and disasters a day
a vote on the full defense bill later Services Committee and Senate Rico on the same basis as in the 122nd Street (9/3/25) across the region — home fires,
this week. Committee on Banking, Housing, States and ensures access to travel • One household (two indi- floods, building collapses and more
The amendments introduced by and Urban Affairs before taking and transportation allowances for viduals) after a fire on East 115th — providing shelter, food, clothing
Rep. Velázquez include: effect. covered beneficiaries. Street (9/7/25) and emotional support at no cost
The Red Cross responded to help to those in need. We also collect
Take 5 Top-Prize Ticket Sold In Fresh Meadows 52 people affected by 8 emergen- lifesaving blood; teach important
cies in Queens: skills that save lives; and support
The New York Lottery today 69TH AVE in FRESH MEAD- A Lottery draw game prize of any • Two households (five in- veterans, military members and
announced one top-prize winning OWS, which sold one prize- amount may be claimed up to one dividuals) after a fire on 44th Street their families. All of this work is
ticket was sold for the Sep 8 TAKE winning ticket worth $18,018.00 year from the date of the drawing. (8/28/25) made possible thanks to our dedi-
5 MIDDAY drawing. The ticket TAKE 5 numbers are drawn The New York Lottery contin- • Three households (12 cated volunteers and the generosity
was sold at: from a field of one through 39. ues to be North America’s largest individuals) after a fire on 111th of the American public. For more
• GRAND SUCCESS TRAD- The drawing is televised twice and most profitable Lottery, con- Street (8/29/25) information, visit www.redcross.
ING CORP located at 164-14 daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. tributing $3.6 billion in 2024-25 • One household (seven org/gny