Bayside, NY – Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) is proud to announce the winners of his annual Mother's Day Essay & Poetry Contest for students in grades two through five. They are:

• 2nd grader: Emily Chan, P.S. 94 in Douglaston; Titled, “My Mom is Magnificent”
• 3rd grader: Zoe Lee, P.S. 221 in Little Neck; “My Mom Deserves a Free Vacation”
• 4th grader: Divyanshi Panda, P.S. 115 in Glen Oaks; “My Mom Knows Everything”
• 5th grader: Alice Song, P.S. 79 in Whitestone; “Dandelions”

“Emily, Zoe, Divyanshi and Alice each submitted well-composed, thoughtful and creative entries to my office’s Mother's Day Essay and Poetry Contest. Their families, teachers and school communities should be very proud,” said Assemblyman Edward Braunstein. “I want to thank all of the students from schools throughout Northeast Queens who took the time to participate and submit entries this year. I wish all students and their families in Northeast Queens a safe and happy summer.” 

All winners will receive a gift card and a New York State Assembly Certificate of Merit.