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Elder Fraud Presentation

Members of the Queens District Attorneys office routinely visit senior centers to provide information
on the latest trends in scams and fraudulent behavior.
Assistant District Attorney Carolynn Fitzgerald, supervisor in the Elder Fraud Unit in my office, recently
met with seniors at the Selfhelp Clearview Older Adult Center in Bayside and shared helpful tips to avoid
falling victim.
Assemblyman Braunstein Announces 12th

Annual Bayside Urgent-Need Blood Drive

Assemblyman Edward C.
Braunstein (D-Bayside) is spon-
soring his 12th Annual Sum-
mer Blood Drive, organized in
conjunction with the New York
Blood Center. The blood drive
will take place on Thursday, Au-
gust 8, 2024, from 1-7 p.m., at the
Bay Terrace Shopping Center at
23-92 Bell Boulevard (between
Starbucks and Chip City).
All donors will be entered into
a sweepstakes with three chances
to win a pair of Mets tickets,
provided by the New York Blood
Center.
“A single blood donation is
a gift that can save up to three
lives,” said Assemblyman Edward
Braunstein. “Each year, I’m proud
to partner with the New York
Blood Center and Cord Meyer
Development to host a summer
blood drive in the community. I
hope that you will take the time
to donate by visiting our drive on
August 8th.”
Advanced appointments are
encouraged. To sign up, visit:
www.tinyurl.com/Braunstein-
Drive2024; or contact Assembly-
man Braunstein’s office by phone
at 718-357-3588, or by email at For medical questions concerning York Blood Center’s Special Donor
braunsteine@nyassembly.gov. blood donations, please call the New Services at 1-800-688-0900.
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