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National Sexual Assault Awareness Month Wishing you a happy, healthy,
and joyous Passover.

Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.

New York State Senator
As we observe National Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April, The executive staff of the Queens
District Attorneys Office stands in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence and remains committed to District 15
the pursuit of justice.
The Special Victims Bureau is charged with the investigation and prosecution of felonies involving sex District Offices:
crimes and is staffed by some of the most senior attorneys in the office, all of whom have undergone training 84-16 Jamaica Avenue 66-85 73rd Place
in trauma-informed interviewing and best practices in the forensic interviewing of children. Woodhaven, NY 11421 Middle Village, NY 11379
If you need help, email SpecialVictims@queensda.org or call 718-286-6505. (718) 738-1111 (718) 497-1630
addabbo@nysenate.gov
American Softball Opening Day

American Softball is a unique organization that provides individuals with autism and developmental
disabilities the opportunity to play softball while enhancing their social, mental, and physical skills.
QDA Melinda Katz had the pleasure of attending their opening day to show her appreciation for their efforts
in making a positive impact in Queens.
CUNY Receives Over $15 Million in Federal Funding
From Senators Schumer And Gillibrand

The City University of New
York has received more than
$15 million from Congressional
Omnibus Appropriations to sup-
port 12 projects and programs
across nine campuses, including
the Central Office. The funds, an
increase of 25% over last year, will
help finance workforce develop-
ment initiatives, upgrade STEM
lab facilities, expand academic
programs, strengthen CUNY’s
emergency response protocols and
address infrastructure upgrades,
including the preservation of the
national landmark Louis Arm- Pictured: A wind turbine machine from the College
strong House Museum, the former of Staten Island’s renewable energy systems lab.
home of the country’s first Black Kirsten Gillibrand and Congress locations, which were part of the
popular music icon. Members Adriano Espaillat, Ni- $1.2 trillion Fiscal Year 2024 bill
U.S. Senate Majority Leader cole Malliotakis, Gregory Meeks signed into law by President Biden
Charles E. Schumer, Senator and Jerry Nadler made the al- in March.