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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 7

Celebrating Unity at The 5th Annual Community Day
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work of Jewish legal professionals
affiliated with the Queens County
Bar Association, Queens District
Attorney Melinda Katz addressed
attendees in commemoration of
the October 7, 2023, terrorist at-
tacks in Israel.
The event, held to honor the
victims and reflect on the global
impact of antisemitism, drew legal
professionals, community leaders,
and law enforcement partners To read GIA online in English and Italian
from across the borough. Visit www.giamondo.com
District Attorney Katz spoke Servicing The Tri-State Area and Long Island, Florida and Italy
candidly about the troubling rise
in antisemitic incidents across the
United States and reaffirmed her
office’s commitment to combating
hate in all its forms.
“Antisemitism is not just a dis-
tant threat—it is a local concern
that affects the safety and dignity
of our neighbors,” said DA Katz.
“My office is actively engaged in
fighting back against this trend
through prosecution, education,
and collaboration with our law
enforcement partners.”
As the two-year anniversary of
the attacks approaches, Katz em-
phasized that her office remains
vigilant in its efforts to protect
Queens residents.
“We are working every day federal agencies are stronger than also as a call to action—remind-
to ensure that Queens remains a ever, and we will continue to stand ing attendees of the importance
place where all communities feel united against hate.” of legal advocacy, community
safe and respected,” she added. The Brandeis Association event solidarity, and public vigilance in
“Our partnerships with local and served not only as a memorial, but the face of rising extremism.

Community Comes Together For Council Member
Linda Lee’s Fall Health Fair

Last week, Council Member
Linda Lee’s office hosted its an-
nual Fall Health Fair, drawing a vi-
brant crowd to Cunningham Park
alongside the bustling Farmer’s
Market. With clear skies and crisp
autumn air, the event welcomed
residents from across Queens for
a day of wellness, resources, and
community connection.
Attendees enjoyed a variety of
health screenings, fitness demos,
and informational booths from
local providers—all set against
the scenic backdrop of the park.
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