City Council Deputy Leader Sandra Ung hosted her first- ever, in- district Lunar New Year celebration on Sunday at Tangram, bringing together families, community leaders, and organizations from across Queens for an afternoon of vibrant cultural performances, food, and valuable community resources. The free event was open to the public and welcomed residents of all ages to celebrate the Year of the Horse. “I was in­credibly proud to host my first-ever Lunar New Year celebration right here in Flushing and to join the many festivities taking place across our community,” said Deputy Leader Sandra Ung. “I want to thank my colleagues in government who joined us, the performers who shared their talents, the volunteers who gave their time, the organizations that provided resources, and everyone who came out to celebrate with us,” said Deputy Leader Ung. “This event was truly a community effort, and it was wonderful to create another space where people could come together and celebrate. I wish everyone a very Happy Lunar New Year and a healthy and prosperous Year of the Horse.” 

New York City Council Deputy Leader Sandra Ung hosted her first-ever Lunar New Year celebra­tion at Tangram Mall on Sunday, bringing together families, community lead­ers, and organizations to welcome the Year of the Horse.

New York City Council Deputy Leader Sandra Ung hosted her first-ever Lunar New Year celebra­tion at Tangram Mall on Sunday, bringing together families, community lead­ers, and organizations to welcome the Year of the Horse.

City Council Deputy Leader San­dra Ung hosted her first-ever, in-district Lunar New Year celebration on Sun­day at Tangram, bringing together families, commu­nity leaders, and or­ganizations from across Queens for an afternoon of vi­brant cultural per­formances, food, and valuable com­munity resources. The free event was open to the public and welcomed resi­dents of all ages to celebrate the Year of the Horse.

“I was incredi­bly proud to host my first-ever Lunar New Year celebra­tion right here in Flushing and to join the many festivities taking place across our community,” said Deputy Leader Sandra Ung. “This holiday is a time for families and neigh­bors to come to­gether, celebrate our traditions, and share in the joy and hope that a new year brings. When I was growing up in Flushing, there were not many events like this to celebrate Lunar New Year. Today, seeing so many families gathered together reminds us why these celebra­tions matter. They help us stay connected to our tra­ditions and pass them on to our children and grandchildren so they can carry them forward.”

Ung presented a New York City Council Procla­mation to Flushing Li­brary Director Yang Zeng. Pictured with them is Queens Public Library President & CEO Dennis Walcott.

Ung presented a New York City Council Procla­mation to Flushing Li­brary Director Yang Zeng. Pictured with them is Queens Public Library President & CEO Dennis Walcott.

Deputy Leader Ung was joined in delivering welcoming remarks by Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Assemblymember Sam Berger, Councilmember Phil Wong, and Queens Public Li­brary President and CEO Dennis Walcott. Queens Municipal Court Judge Evelyn Gong and Queens Supreme Court Judge Frances Wang were also in attendance.

During the celebration, Deputy Leader Ung presented a New York City Council Proclamation to Flushing Library Director Yang Zeng in recog­nition of her outstanding leadership and dedication to serving the community. “Anyone who knows Flushing knows that the Flushing Library is truly the heart and soul of this community,” said Deputy Leader Ung. “Under Yang’s guidance, the Flushing Library has only become more welcoming, inno­vative, and responsive to the needs of its diverse patrons, cementing its role as a cornerstone of the community. It was my honor to present her with a City Council Proclamation in recognition of her outstanding service and her unwavering commit­ment to the people of Flushing.”

The celebration featured dynamic perform­ances by the New York Chinese Cultural Center, Korean American Youth Choir of New York, and NYBBC Taekwondo Martial Arts School, show­casing the rich cultural traditions that make Flush­ing one of the most diverse and vibrant communi­ties in New York City.

Food was provided by FayDa Bakery, Nan Xiang, UA3, and Mr. Young Hwan Kim. Volun­teers from Kissena Synergy, AYLUS, and the Key Clubs from Queens High School for Language Studies and Bronx Science helped ensure the event ran smoothly, welcoming attendees and assisting families throughout the day. F&T Group gener­ously offered the Tangram Mall Atrium as event space.

Numerous community organizations were also on hand to provide resources, information, and free giveaways, including Queens Public Library, the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, Administra­tion for Children’s Services, United States Tennis Association, Korean American Family Service Center, Korean Community Services of New York, Asian Americans for Equality, CAIPA, MetroPlus, Fidelis Care, and the South Asian Council for So­cial Services. Representatives from the Flushing YMCA, Garden of Hope, and Congresswoman Grace Meng’s Office also participated.

“I want to thank my colleagues in government who joined us, the performers who shared their tal­ents, the volunteers who gave their time, the organ­izations that provided resources, and everyone who came out to celebrate with us,” said Deputy Leader Ung. “This event was truly a community effort, and it was wonderful to create another space where people could come together and celebrate. I wish everyone a very Happy Lunar New Year and a healthy and prosperous Year of the Horse.”