Queens councilwoman delivers budget address at York College, celebrating significant wins and investments for her district

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Councilwoman Adrienne Adams was joined by elected officials, community organizations and local leaders at the York College Outdoor Amphitheater on Monday, July 12 to deliver her District 28 budget address, highlighting significant investments for southeast Queens. 

Adams represents Council District 28 which includes the neighborhoods of Jamaica, Richmond Hill, Rochdale Village and South Ozone Park. 

The investments in the fiscal year 2022 budget for southeast Queens includes more than $26 million in capital funding for schools, parks and housing projects. Through Adams’ discretionary funding, District 28 organizations will also receive a total of $710,000 in funding for youth development and education, senior services, legal services, cultural programs, sanitation services and health programs.