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PAGE 6                                                     THE QUEENS TIMES                             THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025

               Honoring WWII Veteran at Council Member
                Vickie Paladino’s Veterans Resource Center

             In partnership with VFW Post
        150 and the NYC Department
        of Veterans’ Services, the of-
        fice of Council Member Vickie
        Paladino hosts an in-office Vet-
        erans Resource Center on the first
        Wednesday of every month. The
        center provides vital assistance
        to Veterans, helping them file
        claims, apply for benefits, explore
        employment opportunities, and
        access other essential services.
             At one recent session, attend-
        ees were honored to meet WWII
        Veteran Arthur Grabiner, whose
        service stands as a testament to
        courage and sacrifice. Grabiner
        served in the United States Navy
        and took part in two pivotal
        campaigns of the Pacific theater:
        the invasion of Lingayen Gulf in
        Northern Luzon, Philippines, and
        the Battle of Okinawa.
             Council Member Paladino
        expressed deep gratitude for
        Grabiner’s service, noting that
        his presence was a reminder of
        the enduring legacy of America’s
        Greatest Generation. “It is our                                                            Park Side Restaurant
        privilege to support Veterans who
        gave so much for our country,”                                                           Queens’Finest Italian Restaurant
        Paladino said.
             The monthly Veterans Re-
        source Center continues to be a  Meeting Arthur Grabiner was not  fices made to secure freedom.
        place of connection, support, and  only a highlight of the day but also       Thank you for your service,
        recognition for those who served.  a powerful reminder of the sacri-  Arthur.
             Assemblywoman Nily Rozic Delivers 500 Locally

                         Sourced Meals For The Holidays
         Partnering with Selfhelp Community Services to Support Seniors in Flushing
             Assemblywoman Nily Rozic
        (D–Fresh Meadows) collabo-
        rated with Selfhelp Community
        Services to kick off the season of                                                        About Park Side Restaurant - An Italian Landmark in the heart of Corona,
        giving with her annual holiday                                                            Queens, Park Side Restaurant is truly a destination that is worth the trip.
        meal giveaway. Together, they dis-                                                        After one visit, you will be sure to be back again and again for one the
        tributed 500 locally sourced meals                                                        city’s Best Italian restaurants. Bring your appetite and enjoy authentic
        to  seniors  in  Flushing,  includ-                                                       and always delicious dishes using the freshest ingredients and attention to
        ing many clients of the Selfhelp                                                          detail served by our professional staff. Park Side is also happy to host your
        Rosenthal Senior Center.                                                                  next function with our private dining area and flexible banquet packages.
             “The holidays are a time to
        come together and support one                                                               107-01 Corona  Ave. Corona Heights, NY
        another,” said Assemblywoman
        Nily Rozic. “I’m grateful to our                                                                  (718) 271-9274 • (718) 271-9871
        partners and volunteers who                                                                          - Reservations Suggested -
        helped us bring warm meals and
        a sense of connection to so many
        seniors in our community.”   to ensure our older adults feel  and remembers its older adults.”
             The event was a heartfelt  seen, supported, and cared for       The holiday meal giveaway
        reminder of the power of com-  during the holiday season,” said  is a longstanding annual event
        munity, delivering comfort, con-  Stuart C. Kaplan, CEO of Selfhelp  hosted by Rozic’s office, with this
        nection, and a little holiday cheer  Community Services. “These  year’s generous sponsorship from
        to those who need it most.   meals are more than food—they’re  Grubhub and the NYS Lati-
             “We are proud to partner with  a message that our community,  no Restaurant Bar & Lounge
        Assemblywoman Rozic each year  and our Assemblywoman, values  Association.
                      Meng Highlights Importance of Federal
        Funding For STEM Programs in Queens-NYC And Negative
           Impacts of STEM Cuts Made by Trump Administration

           (Continued from page 1)
             U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-
        Queens) held a hearing in Queens
        this past week on the importance
        of federal funding for science,
        technology, engineering and
        mathematics (STEM) programs
        in New York, and the negative
        impacts that  STEM  cuts  made
        by  the Trump Administration
        have had in Queens and across  •    Dr. Phyllis Curtis-Tweed,  ate Vice Provost for Research at
        the region.                  Provost and Vice President of  New York University (NYU)
             Testifying at the event were  Academic Affairs at Queensbor-  •    Dr. Jason Lewis, Deputy
        officials from local education,  ough Community College    Director of the Sloan Kettering
        science and medical institutions  •    Katie Culp, Chief Learning  Institute’s Office of Science Edu-
        serving Queens and the rest of  Officer at the New York Hall of  cation and Training
        New York City. These consisted  Science in Corona
        of:                          •    Nancy Daneau, Senior Associ-  (Continued on page 8)
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