As the federal government shutdown continues, many families receiving SNAP benefits are struggling to afford food. Keeping food on the table is crucial during these uncertain times. See our graphic for a list of food pantries and hot meal distributions in our district.

My team worked with @nycparks.bsky.social to get a broken tree guard removed from Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside. Now, it won’t be a safety hazard to pedestrians on the sidewalk. For other constituent services issues, contact our office at (718) 383-9566 or [email protected].

I partnered with @sengonzalezny.bsky.social, @mta.info, and Queensbridge Houses for an Access-A-Ride training at Riis Settlement. Seniors learned about the Access-A-Ride program, including tech support on the MTA app. My team also distributed government resources and connected with neighbors.

I joined our partners at @rethinkfood.bsky.social and Riis Settlement to distribute 500 hot meals to ensure our neighbors are fed in light of SNAP cuts. This fiscal year, I provided $266,544 for all food pantries in my district. (1/2)

I joined Hunters Point Park Conservancy for their 11th Annual LIC Bulbfest, where the community planted over 15,000 bulbs at Gantry Plaza State Park and Hunters Point South Park. In the spring, thousands of flowers will bloom and beautify our LIC Parks.

Today is Election Day! Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Visit findmypollsite.vote.nyc to find your early voting site and see who’s on the ballot. Don’t forget to flip your ballot and vote on this year’s six ballot proposals. Learn more here: vote.nyc/page/ballot-....

Joined Long Island City Partnership for Trick-or-Streets in Long Island City. My team had a blast handing out candy and seeing your costumes for Halloween this year!

Our office will be closed on Tuesday, November 4, for Election Day. Don’t forget to vote! Visit findmypollsite.vote.nyc to find your poll site.

Halloween is always a great time in Sunnyside 🎃👻🍭🍫🍬 My team gave out candy, enjoyed awesome costumes, and met so many neighbors. See you next year!

We enjoyed tricks and treats at Woodside Houses’ senior Halloween celebration in partnership with Samaritan Daytop Village. Residents took part in a costume contest and haunted house, while my team shared information on Participatory Budgeting Cycle 15. Thanks to everyone who shared their PB ideas!

I’m partnering with @sengonzalezny.bsky.social and @mta.info for an Access-A-Ride Training on November 6 at Riis Settlement. See the flyer for more information and register at bit.ly/AARTrainingSD59.

As SNAP cuts threaten millions of New Yorkers across the city, we attended the grand opening of @thefortunesociety.bsky.social food pantry in Long Island City. In addition to supporting our food insecure neighbors, the organization provides housing and jobs assistance (1/2)

It was a ✨scary✨ good time at Halloween on the Waterfront with Hunters Point Parks Conservancy, P.S/I.S 78, and P.S. 384. My team gave out candy, enjoyed the costume contest, and collected ideas for Participatory Budgeting. Thank you to the organizers for another fun event!

OneLIC! Huge thanks to @CMJulieWon for her leadership in securing this historic investment for LIC, including the long-overdue restoration of Queensbridge Baby Park! This is a major win for open space, equity, and community power. Continue to support: bit.ly/qbbabypark

Council Member Won secures historic wins for Long Island City with the passage of the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan. Statement here:

My team joined Culture Lab’s Trunk or Treat for costumes, candy, and Halloween fun! We also shared information on idea collection for Participatory Budgeting Cycle 15. Thanks to everyone who submitted their ideas to improve our district!

Kicked off an early Halloween at @woodsideonthemove.bsky.social Trick or Streets, where we handed out treats and enjoyed the festivities with our neighbors in Woodside 🎃👻🍬

Council Member Won blasts Con Ed for withholding funds for a connected waterfront. Statement below.

Our office cosponsored a festive and vibrant Diwali celebration hosted by @sunnysideshines.bsky.social and @scs4ny.bsky.social. Our team loved connecting with community members and introducing Participatory Budgeting Cycle 15 — your ideas light the way for a brighter neighborhood.

I attended The Korea Society's annual gala, recognizing their continued work to strengthen ties between the U.S. and Korea. Thank you to longtime President and CEO Thomas Byrne for your dedication to The Korea Society, and congratulations to the new president, Abraham Kim!

Early voting for the 2025 General Election starts tomorrow! Vote early from October 25 to November 2. Election Day is November 4. Don’t forget to flip your ballot and vote on the six ballot proposals. Visit findmypollsite.vote.nyc to find your early voting site.

Last night, Trump and Republicans shut down the federal government - here's my full statement:

The majority of 253 traffic deaths last year in NYC took place at an intersection. Death after death, every intersection that DOT drags their feet to daylight more NYrs die.

A flood advisory is in effect tonight from 8:00 p.m. through tomorrow, August 22nd at 1:00 a.m. The National Weather Service warns of heavy rain that may cause flooding on highways, streets, and low-lying areas. Please stay alert and take necessary precautions.

Jashn-e-Azadi Mubarak! Wishing our Pakistani neighbors in Queens and across NYC a joyful Independence Day!

🌉Sign the Petition to Bring Back Queensbridge Baby Park!🌳 Public land should serve the public! Sign the petition at bit.ly/qbbabypark 📢

Today marks the 59th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 which is a historic milestone in the fight for racial justice and equal access to the ballot box. We honor those who fought for this right and recommit to protecting it for future generations.

Join us as we partner with Woodside On The Move for a backpack distribution at Windmuller Park on Wednesday, August 20th from 5–7 PM. Backpacks will be distributed on a first come, first served basis while supplies last, and children must be present.

¡Feliz Día de la Independencia, Bolivia! Today we celebrate Bolivian Independence Day and honor the strength, resilience, and rich cultural heritage of the Bolivian community here in our district and across the world.

We issued the following statement condemning the mayor's MAGA move to veto the street vendor protection bill, Introduction 47-B CM Shekar Krishnan's bill is a caucus priority that passed with 40 votes, including unanimous support from our members, on June 30 (1/5)

In 2024, traffic violence killed a New Yorker every 35 hours. Lives are on the line, which is why today, we're proud to announce the Progressive Caucus's endorsement of our member @cmjuliewon.bsky.social's lifesaving legislation - Intro 1138 - that calls for universal daylighting in New York City.

My heart breaks for the four lives lost in Monday's horrific shooting in Midtown Manhattan.

As Vice Co-Chair of the BLAC Caucus, this $2.5 million investment in an AAPI history curriculum is a meaningful step forward in enriching public school education.

Yesterday, the Senate passed an amended version of the "Big Beautiful Bill" that severely cuts funding for working class New Yorkers. I urge my colleagues in the House to vote this bill down.

Today I attended an open house for Selfhelp Community Services. Congratulations on the new office in Queens! This new office will be specializing in services for Queens Holocaust survivors and the Queens NY Connects program.

Today my colleagues and I passed the city budget for fy26. This budget wouldn’t be possible without neighbors and advocates who spoke out, rallied, and testified to protect essential services.

We celebrated the end school by not showing one, but two movies this past weekend! Thank you to all who came out to watch Inside Out 2 on Friday at Lou Lodati Park and Mufasa on Saturday at Noonan Playground. Stayed tuned - on August 16 we will be screening Mufasa at Windmuller Playground!

Who is Kirsten Gillibrand? Has anybody seen her?

Friendly reminder that we are hosting an E-Waste collection tomorrow morning from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with @SenGonzalezNY at Culture Lab LIC! Bring your unused TVs, computers, and other electronics. Visit this link for a full list of items: nyc.gov/recyclingevents

All children born on U.S. soil are U.S. citizens. This ruling disenfranchises many New Yorkers, who are the children of immigrant families. I stand with all immigrant New Yorkers & I will continue fighting to make sure every family is protected. More: www.npr.org/2025/06/27/n...

Earlier this week, my team attended the I.S. 429 end of year celebration, as they closed out on their second year! I'm also happy to announce that I.S. 429 will be receiving $50,000 in technology upgrades through our FY25 Participatory Budgeting efforts.

My office partnered with @nycparks for a free screening of “The Wild Robot” at Ravenswood Playground. (1/2)

The @qplnyc.bsky.social Court Square Library is moving toward construction after the Governor awarded $1.58 million to close the gap and move the project forward. I attended a walkthrough to tour the space and learn about plans for the new library.

I attended P.S./I.S. 78’s graduation to celebrate the outgoing class and present two City Council certificates to recognize two students chosen by their teachers. (1/2)

We joined our neighbors at Selfhelp Big Six Towers for an afternoon showcase with Dance Entropy. I was happy to provide $15,000 in FY '25 for Dance Entropy’s senior programming at Big Six, allowing older adults to participate in movement workshops and performances.

Congratulations to the P.S. 150 graduating class! It’s always a joy celebrating the accomplishments of our young scholars and the educators and parents who supported them on their journeys. (1/2)

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for New York City until June 24 at 8 p.m. Cooling centers are open in our district and across the city to keep our neighbors safe from high temperatures.

For the last 20 months, I worked closely with our partners at the Department of City Planning, city agencies, and Community Boards 1 and 2 to create a OneLIC Neighborhood Plan. Read my full statement.

The Mayor's decision not to move forward with putting thousands of retirees on Medicare Advantage will save hundreds of lives. See my full statement below.

On Juneteenth, we’re reminded how far we’ve come and how much more we still have to do in our continued fight for equality, inclusion, justice, and the end to systemic racism for Black people in our country.