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Left to right: State Senator Jessica Ramos, CLM Sharon Diamond-Velox, Larinda Hooks, a candidate for the New York’s 35th State Assembly District, Assembly Member Jeffrion Aubry, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Council Member Francisco Moya and QPL President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott
By MOHAMED FARGHALY
mfarghaly@queensledger.com
The Queens Public Library celebrated Assembly Member Jeff Aubry on Friday, November 1, for his decades of dedicated service to the community and his pivotal support of the new Lefrak City Library. The event included a ceremonial check presentation commemorating Aubry’s generous $1 million capital allocation to the project.
Held outside the new 8,300-square-foot facility at 95-15 Horace Harding Expressway, the event underscored the significance of this new library in the community. The space, which previously housed a daycare center, is set to undergo extensive renovations estimated at $9.8 million, revitalizing an area previously impacted by the closure of the old library site on 57th Avenue after severe flooding from Hurricane Ida in 2021.
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Rendering of the future Lefrak City Library, set to transform the community with modern facilities and resources.
“For more than three decades, Assembly Member Aubry has been a staunch supporter of our libraries, giving millions of dollars in expense and capital funding to the branches in his district,” said Queens Public Library President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott. “We are grateful to him for yet another generous contribution, which will help us develop a new, inspiring space to serve the Lefrak City community for years to come. We thank him for his dedicated service to his district, our city and state.”
Joining the celebration were prominent figures including State Senator Jessica Ramos, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, and QPL President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott, as well as local candidate Larinda Hooks and Council Member Francisco Moya. The event also featured a rendering of the new Lefrak City Library, symbolizing a fresh start for library services in the neighborhood.
Aubry’s longstanding commitment to education and community development was highlighted, showcasing how public funding can help restore vital resources for residents. The new library is anticipated to serve as a cornerstone for learning and engagement, addressing the needs of the community and offering a safe, accessible space for all.
