Rep. Meng presents millions in federal funding to Queens organizations
Meng visited Queens College, the New York Hall of Science, the King of Kings Foundation, New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE) and the Pomonok Houses, where she presented each with checks, spoke with officials and constituents and saw firsthand how the money she obtained will be used.
She also helped break ground on the playground renovation project at the Pomonok Houses through the Public Housing Community Fund, which will include a brand new splash pad.
“These are all great organizations and institutions that do tremendous work serving our borough, and I’m proud to have fought for and secured this crucial money,” Meng said. “From benefiting students and immigrants to local youth and public housing residents, the funds I brought back to our borough from Washington will help these organizations do an even better job for our communities. I am always thrilled to deliver for Queens.”
Meng’s office emphasized that the funds are part of the tens of millions of dollars and dozens of pro…