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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
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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)