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Queens restaurants to receive federal boost for outdoor dining as city program becomes permanent

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Jun. 25, 2024 By ishkurhan June 24, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan  As the nation’s largest outdoor dining program pivots from a temporary pandemic-era program to a permanent fixture across the city, new federal funding will help some Queens restaurant owners jumpstart their participation.  Congresswoman Grace Meng, in partnership with the city’s Small Business Services (SBS)… Read more »

Rep. Meng announces $1.9 million in funding for two western Queens nonprofits

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Sept. 28, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Two nonprofit groups in western Queens have been awarded nearly $1.9 million in federal funds to help serve residents across the borough, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng announced on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Meng said that $1.6 million has been allocated to Make the Road New York, an immigrant services provider… Read more »