Rego Park, NY – Local elected officials announced two upcoming community events taking place in Rego Park during the month of April.

The first is a community cleanup that will take place this Saturday, 4/13 at 10am, beginning at PS 139 on 63rd Drive and Booth Street. The effort is being organized in conjunction with Assemblymember Catalina Cruz, Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi, Senator Joe Addabbo, Congressmember Grace Meng, and Queens Community Board 6. Event organizers will be providing all necessary supplies. Students will be able to claim volunteer service hours, with more than 15 students already having received credits through Assemblyman Hevesi’s spring cleanup series.

The second event is an employment and community resource fair organized by Assemblymember Catalina Cruz in partnership with Assemblyman Hevesi, the Queens Chamber of Commerce, and numerous local businesses. The fair will take place Friday, 4/19 from 12-3pm at the Rego Park Library on 63rd Drive. Individuals may email CruzC@nyassembly.gov or HevesiA@nyassembly.gov for additional information.

“Improving our constituents' quality of life is one of our most important priorities. I am thrilled to join forces with Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi, Senator Joseph Addabbo, Jr., Congressmember Grace Meng, and Community Board 6 for this community cleanup in Rego Park. This collective effort reflects our shared commitment to not only preserving but enhancing the beauty and health of our community. We are also showcasing the power of civic engagement and the impact it has on maintaining cleaner, more vibrant neighborhoods for all,” said Assemblymember Catalina Cruz.

“We have had very successful efforts in Rego Park in past years and are excited to kick off these events for 2024,” said Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi. “Thanks to our partners at every level of government, the dedicated PS 139 Community, PS 139 Parents’ Association, and all of our business and civic organizations across the area. We are looking forward to great turnouts throughout the spring and summer.”