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PAGE 6 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025

KCS announces $2 Million in State Funding Secured by
Senator John C. Liu to Construct Elevator at

Bayside Headquarters

Korean Community Services
of Metropolitan New York, Inc.
(KCS) held a press conference on
Tuesday, December 2 at 11:00 AM
at the KCS Bayside Headquarters
to officially announce that the or-
ganization had secured $2 million
in New York State funding, made
possible through the support of
New York State Senator John C.
Liu. This funding will be used for
the long-awaited construction of
an elevator at the Bayside building.
This investment marked a piv-
otal turning point for KCS as the
organization continues to expand
programs and services for the
community. Without an elevator, environment for all generations. member—from children to seniors
the non–ADA-compliant base- This infrastructure upgrade is es- and new immigrants—can safely
ment level has remained largely sential for KCS as it strengthens and comfortably participate in our
inaccessible for residents who its role as an “Open Community programs. This announcement
require mobility support. These Hub”, a welcoming space where represents an important moment
limitations have affected not only children, youth, adults, seniors, for KCS’s future, and we are hon-
senior services but also youth and new immigrants can access ored to share this milestone with
programming, adult education, the programs and resources they the community.”
workforce development, family need. NY State Senator John Liu
support, health benefit counsel- “KCS has been waiting years stated, “For over 50 years, KCS Park Side Restaurant
ing, and community events—pro- for this essential improvement, has supported our community
grams that rely on full use of the and this $2 million award finally with an array of programs serv- Queens’Finest Italian Restaurant
building. allows us to move forward,” said ing immigrant New Yorkers here
The installation of an elevator Myoungmi Kim, President & in Queens and beyond. This new
will allow KCS to fully utilize CEO of KCS. “We are now able elevator is sure to modernize
every floor of its facility, creating to build an accessible environ-
a safe, equitable, and accessible ment where every community (Continued on page 8)
AM Colton, CM Zhuang Demand City Closely Review

Demo Permit For Homeless Shelter Site

Alleging a potentially dan-
gerous series of irregularities,
Assemblyman William Colton
(D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst,
Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) About Park Side Restaurant - An Italian Landmark in the heart of Corona,
and City Councilmember Susan Queens, Park Side Restaurant is truly a destination that is worth the trip.
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Boro Park and Sunset Park) are and always delicious dishes using the freshest ingredients and attention to
demanding that city officials detail served by our professional staff. Park Side is also happy to host your
reevaluate the demolition permit next function with our private dining area and flexible banquet packages.
that was granted on November
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two years. A recent protest at the site of the proposed homeless shelter.
According to the two officials, - Reservations Suggested -
who today sent a letter to the may- District of New York, the permit water shutoff, electrical discon-
or, the buildings commissioner, was issued despite allowing nu- nection, sewer capping, rodent
the Brooklyn district attorney and merous key requirements to be
the U.S. attorney for the Southern bypassed, including gas shutoff, (Continued on page 9)

Annual Tribute Dinner Raises Over $1.4 Million For
New York’s Most Medically Fragile Kids At St. Mary’s
Healthcare System For Children

Funds raised at the event will sup-
port life-changing programs and
services at St. Mary’s, the only
pediatric long-term care facility
in New York City

On Monday, December 1st,
St. Mary’s Healthcare System
for Children raised over $1.4 mil-
lion to support New York’s most
medically fragile children at their
annual Tribute Dinner. The funds
raised at this year’s event will help
St. Mary’s to continue to provide
the highest quality of care to New
York’s most medically fragile
children through life-changing
programs and services.
This year’s event was held at
Gotham Hall in Midtown Manhat- tributions to the St. Mary’s com- New York’s skyline, contributing
tan, where guests honored Tom munity and beyond. Under Tom’s to some of the city’s most visible
Giordano, General Manager of leadership, Suffolk Construction
Suffolk Construction for his con- has become a driving force in (Continued on page 8)