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PAGE 2 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026

Comptroller DiNapoli, Congresswoman Meng And Council
Member Ung Return Lost Money to Flushing Businesses

(Continued from page 1) district,” said U.S. Rep. Grace people forget about or lose track of
Lunar New Year brings hope Meng. “Small businesses are the their money. The money can come
for good fortune, and State Comp- backbone of our region’s economy from utility deposits, trust funds,
troller Thomas P. DiNapoli visited and the unclaimed funds that we old bank accounts, uncashed
local, small businesses in Flushing delivered to local businesses, checks or unused gift cards. These
Queens Saturday to present own- which consisted of thousands of funds never expire, and it’s quick
ers with unclaimed funds checks. dollars, will greatly assist these and easy for people to check on-
Congresswoman Grace Meng, establishments. Whether it’s a line (osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds)
New York City Council Member large chunk of money like this to see if they, or anyone they know,
Sandra Ung and Flushing Chinese or just a small amount, every bit has money waiting for them.
Business Association’s Peter Tu helps, and it is something that In 2025, the Comptroller’s
joined him to return the lost small businesses are entitled to re- office returned more than $580
money and visit the newly remod- ceive. After all, it is their money.” million dollars to rightful own-
eled Flushing Library Auditorium. “I want to thank State Comp- ers and has already returned over
“Flushing is one of New York’s troller DiNapoli for coming to $105 million in 2026.
strongest neighborhoods, a won- Flushing to personally present There is over $1 billion in
derful place to celebrate Lunar these unclaimed funds checks to unclaimed funds for individuals
New Year with its residents,” said our local business owners,” said and businesses in Queens waiting
DiNapoli. “I had a busy afternoon New York City Council Deputy for the rightful owners to come
visiting local businesses, learn- Leader Sandra Ung. “This isn’t forward and claim it.
ing more about the issues they’re pocket change. In some cases, Every day, DiNapoli’s office re-
A & F Auto Repairs, Inc. facing and returning unclaimed we’re talking about tens of thou- turns over $2 million and can track
funds. I appreciate Rep. Grace
sands of dollars or more that right-
and uncover lost financial assets
General Auto Repairs Meng, Council Member Sandra fully belongs to them. For small dating as far back as the 1940s.
Ung and Peter Tu of the Flushing
(Foreingn and Domestic) Chinese Business Association for businesses that kind of money can Money returned in Queens on
make a real difference, whether Saturday:
Accessories joining me as we walked through
• Tires • Batteries the vibrant and busy neighborhood it’s covering payroll, investing in • Insurance Brokerage (located
improvements, or simply provid-
at 4110 Main St.) had nearly $24K
• Electronic Tune-ups that included a stop at the Flushing ing a little breathing room. Our in lost money.
• Inspection Station Library, and I urge New Yorkers small businesses are the backbone • Sunny Friendly Medical PC (lo-
• Towing to go to my website to see if they of our local economy, and every cated at 4199 Main St, Suite 201)
ARIS & FRANK have lost money coming to them. little bit we can do to support had $8,800 in unclaimed funds.
Happy Lunar New Year!”
43-05 111th Street • Corona Heights, NY “Thank you to State Comp- them is incredibly important. I’m • East Buffet & Restaurant (lo-
grateful to the Comptroller for cated at 4107 Main St.) received
Greek, Spanish and Italian Spoken troller DiNapoli for working to delivering that impact directly to $4,650.
(718) 592-7470 (718) 699-2499 return unclaimed funds to small Flushing.” People can call at (800) 221-9311
businesses in my congressional
Unclaimed funds occur when for assistance.
Read Our Paper Online Visit our Liu, Kim Legislation To Establish Continuing Education
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tence, expertise, and profession- healthcare workforce, providing
place for many other healthcare alism. This is a principle that we effective, evidence-based care (Continued on page 3)
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viders, establishing a continuing ing overall physical well-being. is a must in different professions,
education requirement similar to Expanding access to acupuncture but acupuncture is being left be-
those expected of other health will not only improve people’s hind right now, so this mandate
professions throughout New York quality of life, but it will also help for licensed acupuncturists is a
would bring the industry one step reduce healthcare costs and save way to elevate this profession to
closer toward the goal of broader money for New York State.” a higher standard. It will promote
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Yorkers. Continuing education alongside its clinical presence. that acupuncturists deserve to be
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