76 The Queens Courier • buzz • MAY 15, 2014 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com Send us your announcements & pictures to: The Queens Courier c/o making a buzz: 38-15 Bell Blvd., Bayside, NY 11361 • [email protected] subject: making a buzz s people making a buzz HONORED Senator Michael Gianaris honored Judy Zangwill, executive director of Sunnyside Community Services, on May 13 at the 17th annual New York State Senate Women of Distinction Ceremony in Albany. The ceremony allows senators across New York State the opportunity to honor outstanding women whose contributions to their neighborhood have enriched the lives of those in the community. “Sunnyside Community Services does so much for residents of western Queens, and Judy does so much for Sunnyside Community Services,” Gianaris said. “With programs ranging from geriatric mental health programs to pre-K and afterschool programs for our kids, SCS enriches the lives of Sunnyside residents of all ages, and Judy is at the center of it all. I thank Judy for her steadfast commitment to improving the lives of others, and I am proud to honor her as a Woman of Distinction.” CAREER DAY Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder visited M.S. 137, America’s School of Heroes, in Ozone Park to teach students the inner-workings of the New York State legislature at their Annual Career Day. A variety of local professionals participated in career day, from firefighters to music producers, to provide students firsthand knowledge about their professions. HELPING VETERANS Congressman Joe Crowley was joined by members of Vietnam Veterans of America and Veterans of Foreign Wars on May 13 to announce the Serving America’s Veterans Effectively Act (SAVE Act). This new legislation will prompt doctors to ask their patients if they have served in the armed forces. According to the Crowley, including veteran status in patient records reminds doctors to screen for and treat conditions that may be more common in veterans, such as ALS, hepatitis, traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. TRIBUTE OF SUCCESS At the Queensborough Community College’s Partners for Progress Gala, tributes were made to those who have inspired the success of students. Recognizing the lasting connections that the college maintains with its outstanding alumni and devoted faculty members, Queensborough celebrated the commitment and generosity of its selected honoree and of its distinguished donors. (l. to r.) Thomas Chen, chief executive officer of Crystal Window and Door Systems Ltd.; Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Lum; Rosemary Sullivan Zins, vice president of institutional advancement; Peter Tu, executive director of Flushing Chinese Business Association (FCBA); Dr. Diane B. Call, president of Queensborough Community College; Helen Lee, executive vice president of F&T Group; Liu Tee Shu, president of Flushing Chinese Business Association (FCBA); Dr. Amy Wong; Barry L. Pulchin, class of 1966; Richard Siu; and Patricia Tiffany, gala chair Victoria Schneps, CEO and publisher of The Queens Courier; Michael S. Conigliaro, class of 1992, chair of Queensborough’s alumni association; and Rosemary Sullivan Zins, vice president for institutional advancement at Queensborough Community College (l. to r.) Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Lum; Dr. Amy Wong; Dr. Diane B. Call, president of Queensborough Community College; Barry L. Pulchin, class of 1966; Rosemary Sullivan Zins, vice president for institutional advancement at Queensborough Community College and Patricia Tiffany, gala chair
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