COMING HOME FOR EASTER!

Reverend Neil Margetson will be leading worship this Easter at his former church the Sunnyside Reformed Church on Skillman Ave. Pastor Neil retired in 2021 after leading the congregation for twelve years. The church is still in the process of hiring a new minister and Pastor Neil has been helping out by filling in once a month. But Easter is special. “It’s a great honor,” said the Pastor. “I’m excited and hope to see some of my Sunnyside friends. I often think about the neighborhood and being in the church every day.” For anyone who wants to come and worship with the Pastor and the congregation, the church is located on the corner of Skillman Ave & 48th Street. Worship starts at 11:00AM.

Community Board 2 Zoom meeting.

April 13th at 6:30PM

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Senate Approval Of Maternal Mental Health Legislation

As we closed out Women’s History Month, Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. is pleased to announce the passage of a bill (S.2359) he cosponsors, directing the NYS Commissioner of Mental Health to establish a maternal mental health workgroup.

“This workgroup will provide a clearer understanding of our maternal mental health policies, programs, and funding sources,” Addabbo said. “Appropriately diagnosing and treating women affected by maternal mental health disorders will enrich the lives of these mothers, their children, and the growing families who depend on them,” added Addabbo.

Specifically, the workgroup would focus on maternal mental health, including perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. It would identify underrepresented and vulnerable populations, risk factors, and successful screening and treatment methods, ultimately providing recommendations on policy initiatives and funding models.

Maternal depression affects one in eight new mothers, with the risk being significantly higher for new mothers of color, who are also the least likely to receive help. Maternal depression is a wide range of emotional and psychological reactions one may experience during pregnancy or after childbirth. Feelings of despair or guilt, prolonged sadness, lack of energy, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, appetite changes, and thoughts of suicide or harming the baby are all possible symptoms. Maternal depression can create bonding issues between a gestational parent and their baby, contribute to sleep and feeding problems, and cause emotional, developmental, and verbal complications in children. These children may need greater remediation, intervention, and resources later in development.

If you need help, please call 9-1-1 or contact the Postpartum Resource Center of NY (postpartumny.org) at 1-855-631-0001, seven days a week, from 9 am to 5 pm.

After passing the Senate, the legislation is now under review by the Assembly Mental Health Committee.

Place For Sale.’

Fully paid 2 level ground grave site at St. Michaels Cemetery 7202 Astoria Blvd. L12-8-22. 20 percent discount on present price. Contact 347 968 0813

Due to the rising crime in our community, starting next Wednesday at 6pm. We will be hosting a FREE community selfdefense class (Krav Maga) and every Wednesday after that. This is free to all our neighbors in our community. Supreme Team Boxing, 34-09 Queens Blvd, LIC Call 718-709-9799 for info www.supremeteamboxing.com