Bayside, NY – Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) is proud to announce that, through the generosity of hundreds of Northeast Queens families, 11 schools, and community organizations, his office’s annual Holiday Toy Drive collected thousands of toys for children, teens and young adults who are hospitalized or in need. The toys have been distributed to several charitable organizations throughout Queens ahead of the holidays. 

“I want to express my gratitude to the Northeast Queens community, whose generosity made it possible for my office to facilitate the donation of thousands of toys for children of all ages to charitable organizations throughout the borough. I sincerely thank each and every person who embodied the holiday spirit of giving and donated a toy to our drive,” said Assemblyman Edward Braunstein. “Each thoughtful donation will help a local family create meaningful memories. This incredible effort would not be possible without the support of the community and the hard work of my staff. I wish you and your family a very healthy and happy holiday season and 2026!” 

The organizations who received the toys included: Blueprint 4 Kids drive for homeless families; QSAC Day School of Whitestone; QSAC Preschool & Early Childhood Center of Douglaston; the Queens Chronicle Toy Drive; Ronald McDonald House Metro; St. Mary’s Hospital for Children; Transition Domestic Violence Center; the United States Army for the children of deployed military personnel from Fort Totten and other local reserve bases; and the YWCA of NYC. Each organization was given an allotment of the toys to distribute to the local children and families they serve.