On September 24, Queens Community House (QCH), one of the borough’s largest social service organizations, partnered with Assembly Member Catalina Cruz to host “Autumn Outfest”, a day-long block party event in Jackson Heights.
In September 2022, the NYC Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) held a kick-off event of "The People's Money", NYC's first-ever citywide participatory budgeting (PB) process.
"I moved to New York four years ago from a suburban town in North Carolina. Lifestyle is very different here, but pursuing a career in the performing arts in New York has always been my dream.
"My husband and I raised our four sons in Pomonok. I worked in Healthcare for over 15 years, but when COVID happened, I left my job to stay home with my sons and help them with school. Thankfully, the Pomonok Community Center has always been there to provide support for our family,
