Mar. 13, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is gaining traction in the borough where he was raised, securing his first Queens lawmaker endorsements in the 2025 NYC mayoral race. On Thursday, Queens Democratic Assembly Members Stacy Pheffer Amato, Vivian Cook, and Sam Berger announced their support for Cuomo’s bid for City…
Mar. 3, 2025 By sobrien March 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Thousands lined Skillman Avenue Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 26th annual St. Pat’s for All Parade in Sunnyside, with organizers stating that the 2025 parade took on increased significance following a slew of executive orders from President Donald Trump targeting DEI and the…
Feb. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Borough President Donovan Richards held a virtual meeting with Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing crisis at City Hall. The meeting was held in response to the resignation of four deputy mayors on Monday, Feb. 17, over allegations that Mayor Eric Adams agreed to…
Jan. 29, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A number of Queens officials have criticized the Trump administration for introducing a funding freeze for many federal assistance programs, including aid to nonprofits, universities, small business loans, and government grants. The federal funding freeze, which was temporarily blocked by U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan minutes before…
Dec. 31, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) celebrated the completion of significant sidewalk upgrades at the South Jamaica Houses during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The event, held at 109th Avenue and 160th Street in Jamaica, was attended by DDC Commissioner Tom Foley,…
Dec. 19, 2024 By Pilar Deleon The auditorium of the Queens Central Library in Jamaica is set to undergo a comprehensive transformation thanks to $11 million in secured funding from the New York City Council and Mayor Eric Adams. Council Member Nantasha Williams, Speaker Adrienne Adams, members of the Queens Delegation, and Queens Public…
Nov. 15, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials and local leaders across Queens expressed mixed reactions to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to bring back congestion pricing for motorists entering Manhattan below 60th street. Hochul announced Thursday that the toll, which is now set to go into effect in January, will be reduced to a…
Oct. 28, 2024 By Athena Dawson Local elected officials presented a $650,000 check to the Greater Allen Development Corporation (GADC) on Friday to support affordable housing at Allen Cathedral Apartments in Jamaica. Speaker Adrienne Adams (D-28), along with Council Members Selvena Brooks Powers (D-31) and Nantasha Williams (D-28), awarded the joint capital funding during…
Oct. 3, 2024 By Bill Parry Construction of a new state-of-the-art kitchen classroom at Richmond Hill High School is expected to be completed in the coming months. The classroom will offer students a unique opportunity to explore the culinary arts in a professional setting and prepare for careers in the hospitality industry. Council Member…
Sep. 13, 2024 By Athena Dawson The District Chief of Staff for Speaker Adrienne Adams(D-28) has announced his candidacy for Adams’ city council seat. Tyrell Hankerson announced his candidacy for City Council District 28 at a kick-off event at the Rochdale Village Community Center on Friday, Aug. 30. If elected in 2025, Hankerson, who…