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Holden and Common Sense Caucus urge MTA to address legal challenges before tolls begin Jan. 5

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Jan. 2, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Council Members Robert Holden, Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino have called on the MTA to pause congestion pricing until a number of ongoing lawsuits are resolved. The Queens council members belong to the New York City Council’s Common Sense Caucus, which issued a joint statement on Monday…

Holden and Ariola denounce ‘City of Yes’ zoning plan ahead of critical Council vote

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Nov. 25, 2024 By Colum Motherway Council Members Robert Holden and Joann Ariola have issued strong statements opposing the progression of Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial ‘City of Yes’ zoning reform plan through the City Council. The plan, which underwent slight modifications to strike a final deal with the council, includes a $5 billion commitment…

Council Member Joann Ariola secures $31 Million for Queens District 32 in NYC budget

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Jul. 10, 2024 By Anthony Medina Queens City Council Member Joann Ariola, representing City Council District 32 residents, has secured $31 million in funding as part of the recently approved New York City Council budget for fiscal year 2025.  The councilwoman steered millions of dollars to help maintain vital services and organizations this year in…
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Queens South Narcotics Squad raids illegal smoke shop in Howard Beach

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Mar. 14, 2024 By Bill Parry

Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato witnessed firsthand the NYPD’s latest crackdown on illicit operations in her own backyard. The raid, led by the Queens South Narcotics Squad, happened at Howard Puff Convenience on March 7, a mere stone’s throw from Pheffer Amato’s Howard Beach office at 159-55 102nd St.