Bayside, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows), Council Member Paul Vallone (D-Bayside), and the Korean American Association of Queens’ President Paul Yoo announced the start of the IDNYC “pop-up” enrollment center at Bayside Library. NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Assistant Commissioner Bitta Mostofi joined Rozic, Vallone, and Yoo for the celebration, as well as the Korean American Heritage Foundation, Korean American Parents Association of Greater New York, Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York, Korean American Family Service Center, MinKwon Center for Community Action, Korean American Civic Empowerment for Community, Korean Americans for Political Advancement, YWCA of Queens, and members of Community Board 11.

“Starting today Northeast Queens residents will not have to travel far and wide to apply for an IDNYC card,” said Rozic. “Not only does IDNYC serve as a valid form of photo identification, the addition of new benefits for 2016 makes now a great time to apply and experience all that the City has to offer.”

“We are thrilled to expand on IDNYC’s success in year two with expanded benefits and enrollment centers, including pop-ups like the Bayside Library in Queens, with same or next day appointments available,” said Mostofi. “IDNYC has become a representation of NYC pride, and we are pleased to see even more New Yorkers have an opportunity to apply for a card in a treasured neighborhood institution.”

“This new pop-up location for the IDNYC program will go a long way to serve the residents of Northeast Queens,” said Council Member Paul Vallone. “I urge everyone to sign up and take advantage of the benefits offered with an IDNYC card,” said Vallone.

“We are very grateful to Assemblywoman Nily Rozic and the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs for making this event possible in a heavily populated Korean American neighborhood. We encourage as many Korean Americans as possible to take advantage of this special opportunity, as it is a key resource for our community. In the future, we hope more elected officials will work with us to open up further pop up locations to benefit Korean Americans in New York City,” said Paul Yoo, President of the Korean American Association of Queens.

The event was organized with the goal of reaching out to the underserved Korean community in Oakland Gardens, Bayside Hills, and Bayside, and the community at large. Rozic and Yoo held a press conference in December to announce that the enrollment center would be coming to the Bayside Library. Interested applicants can still reserve an appointment by visiting https://idnyc.appointment-plus.com/. Members of the IDNYC team will be on-site through February 5th to facilitate the application process.

To apply, applicants must have documentation that proves identity and residency in New York City. All applicants applying independently must provide photo identification and a document with their date of birth listed. Learn more about the requirements at . In addition, the City will not ask applicants for information about their immigration status for purposes of obtaining the card in accordance with Executive Orders 34 and 41.

Since it launched in January of last year, the IDNYC municipal ID program has provided city residents with free photo identification allowing cardholders to access numerous services and programs offered by city agencies and institutions. The card serves as a valid photo ID to enter public buildings such as schools, open up accounts at certain banks and credit unions, and can also be used at any public library across the five boroughs. One-year memberships to seven cultural institutions including the Modern Museum of Art and Metropolitan Opera were added to the program this year.

“I am glad that the Bayside Library can help make the application process easier for residents living in Northeast Queens and I look forward to seeing how many people will stop by to apply for an IDNYC card,” said Jean Lee, Manager, Queens Library at Bayside.

“I am so happy that Assemblywoman Nily Rozic has arranged this IDNYC event so that I can get my card. But, more important is that this location makes it easier for people in CB 11 to get a card. I know I will enjoy using my free IDNYC,” said Christine Haider, Chair, Community Board 11.

“I was born and raised in Queens and have other ID but because I am a proud New Yorker I had to have an IDNYC card. And I now have one year free membership at my favorite museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art,” said Susan Seinfeld, District Manager, Community Board 11.

Applicants in need of assistance navigating the website to book an appointment can call Rozic’s office at 718-820-0241.