Kids & Family
Braunstein Hosting Two Holiday Gift Drives
State assemblyman is gathering gifts for needy children and hospitalized veterans in the community.
State Assemblyman Edward Braunstein, D-Bayside, is sponsoring two gift drives that will run through mid-December.
Braunstein is calling on northeast Queens residents to drop off unwrapped toys for needy and hospitalized children or a gift for a hospitalized veteran.
Suggested items for veterans include sugar-free candy, slippers, robes, pajamas, sweaters, socks and toiletries for men and women.
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All items must be new, unwrapped and dropped off no later than Dec. 18.
Items can be left at Braunstein’s office, located at 213-33 39th Ave. in Bayside, or at Community Board 11, located at 46-21 Little Neck Parkway.
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For more information, call 718-357-3588.
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