Access Queens

06/18/2026

Sharing the latest Melissa Orlando for AD37 news.

Longtime Sunnysider Melissa Orlando is a mom, works a 9-5 and teaches evening ballet classes. Now, she’s also running for the State Assembly. Where does she find the time? By Carol Chen [email protected] SUNNYSIDE — Melissa Orlando, a candidate running in the 37th Assembly district, describe...

05/16/2026

Rewatch the NYS Assembly candidate forum for District 37 on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/live/JdqUe_xsNnM?si=rT4da-pFyIELEBBC
Ridgewood Democratic Club

Who will take his seat?Join us for a candidate forum with leading Democratic contenders: Samantha Kattan, Melissa Orlando, and Pia Rahman as they discuss the...

05/15/2026

Watch Melissa Orlando for AD37 live at the Distric 37 candidate forum at Ridgewood Democratic Club — tonight!

Who will take his seat?Join us for a candidate forum with leading Democratic contenders: Samantha Kattan, Melissa Orlando, and Pia Rahman as they discuss the...

04/17/2026

Be sure to attend and have your voice heard.

Interested in the future of the Interborough Express (IBX)? Join us at one of our interactive in-person workshops about the proposed light rail connection between Brooklyn and Queens. At the workshops, you can share your priorities for stations and train design, hear the latest project updates, and get your questions answered.

Please join us at any of the following workshops:
Tuesday, April 28, 6 to 8 p.m. — PS 7Q, Elmhurst, Queens
Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Christ the King, Middle Village, Queens
Thursday, May 7, 6 to 8 p.m. — PS 235K, Brooklyn
Wednesday, May 13, 6 to 8 p.m. — Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn
Thursday, May 28, 6 to 8 p.m — PS 88Q, Ridgewood
Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — East New York Arts & Civic HS, Brooklyn

For more information, please visit: mta.info/IBX

03/18/2026

Dear Members,
Access Queens' founder, Melissa Orlando, is running for State Assembly in District 37, and needs your support. We need signatures and volunteers. Please follow Melissa Orlando for AD37 upcoming events.

If you'd like to volunteer, please register at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefRK3zeCZcGekPZEX7_sbLvk1LaQAcdjJ1IHKofd30RnyMDg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Let's send Melissa to State Assembly — for community. For you. For Queens!

03/11/2026

In Memoriam - Cathy Nolan

We are deeply saddened today by the passing of former Assembly Member Cathy Nolan. Cathy devoted her life to the residents of District 37, supporting workers rights, raising the minimum wage, as well as championing women’s rights and being a mentor for so many women.

Personally, I had the privilege of working with Cathy on transit and infrastructure issues, through Access Queens. She was supportive and open to our ideas and was a true champion for Queens.

She will be missed, but her legacy not forgotten.

My thoughts go out to her husband, Gerry and her son, Nick, as well as to all those who loved her.

May she rest in peace.

- Melissa Orlando & Access Queens