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PAGE 2 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025

Meeks, Velázquez, Meng, Jeffries And New York

Democratic Delegation Fight Back Against GOP
Healthcare Cuts And ACA Premium Hikes; Calls on
Republicans to Negotiate a Bipartisan Solution

(Continued from page 1) credits. of families in New York will see
The federal government is their premiums rise sharply and
U.S. Rep. U.S. Rep. Gregory currently shut down after Re- many could lose coverage.
W. Meeks (NY-05) and members publicans refused to negotiate Speakers will discuss the
of the New York Democratic a bipartisan bill that addresses urgent need to extend these cred-
Delegation held a press confer- the expiration of these vital tax its, what is at stake for families
ence on the harmful impacts credits at the end of the year. across New York, and call on
of the GOP healthcare cuts and ACA tax credits help millions of Republicans to reopen the gov-
the looming expiration of the Americans afford health care. If ernment and protect affordable
Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax Congress does not act, thousands health care.
Meng, in Collaboration With New York State DEC,

Provides Free Fishing Clinic in Queens
(Continued from page 1) ment, bait and instruction at no where first-time anglers learn
cost to the event’s participants. to fish with trained staff and all
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D- “I thank the DEC for partnering equipment is provided. DEC is
A & F Auto Repairs, Inc. Queens), in collaboration with with me to provide this exciting grateful that Congresswoman
Grace Meng reached out to col-
the New York State Department clinic to my constituents,” said
General Auto Repairs of Environmental Conservation Congresswoman Meng. “Fishing laborate with our fisheries team
(DEC), held a free fishing clinic is an enjoyable experience for
(Foreingn and Domestic) for Queens residents this past both children and adults and it’s a to bring this free fishing clinic
Accessories Thursday, October 2. to Queens residents. If you are
wonderful connection with nature.
• Tires • Batteries The approximately two-hour I’m thrilled to help make fishing interested in participating in an
• Electronic Tune-ups event took place on Kissena Lake more accessible here in Queens, upcoming learn to fish clinic, I
encourage you to visit the DEC
• Inspection Station located in Kissena Park in Flush-
and ensure that local residents can
• Towing ing. It was offered through the learn the basic skills to make it fun website and search ‘Fishing Clin-
ic’ for a list of upcoming events.”
ARIS & FRANK DEC’s I FISH NY program to and successful.” Pre-registration for the clinic in
43-05 111th Street • Corona Heights, NY introduce and familiarize begin- “DEC’s I FISH NY program Queens was not required, and was
made available on a first-come,
ners with the sport of fishing, and helps make fishing accessible,
Greek, Spanish and Italian Spoken increase fishing participation in affordable, and enjoyable for all first-served basis.
(718) 592-7470 (718) 699-2499 New York. New Yorkers,” said DEC Regional The event followed the recent
An engaging outdoor educa-
National Hunting and Fishing
Director Antonia Pereira. “This
tional experience, the clinic also event is one of many free fishing Day, which was on Saturday,
supplied all the necessary equip- clinics offered in New York City September 27.
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and social-emotional learning Queens, which run from Monday mental health a priority in ACES.
James C. Lisa .........................Publisher/Editor through Friday from dismissal Starting last year, the organization
Lew Scala .............................. Associate Publisher/Webmaster This fall, New York Junior until 6:00 p.m. Each year, ACES implemented a Positive Action
Lou Duro ...............................International Correspondent Tennis & Learning (NYJTL), the serves more than 3,000 children social-emotional learning cur-
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Joseph V. Dorsa ...................Photo Journalist tion nonprofit in the nation, has the largest providers of compre- boost students’ emotional regula-
Joseph Natalle .......................Photojournalist welcomed students back to its hensive school-based afterschool tion, self-awareness, and com-
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