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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…

Officials praise NYPD drones used in Douglaston home invasion response where family was held hostage

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Aug. 19, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Two days after a family was held hostage during a home invasion in Douglaston, city officials gathered outside local Council Member Vickie Paldino’s office on Monday afternoon to applaud the NYPD’s efficient response.   Officials from the NYPD shared details about how the operation, which was compared to something…