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Queens community members celebrate street sign unveiling of ‘Little Bangladesh Way’ in Ozone Park

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Mar. 13, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Queens elected officials, community leaders and residents in Ozone Park gathered for a street co-naming ceremony on Friday, March 10, recognizing the corner of Drew Street and 101st Avenue as “Little Bangladesh Way,” in honor of the vibrant Bangladeshi community in the borough.  Councilwoman Joann Ariola authored the City…
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Queens borough president leads Black History Month celebration at Helen Marshall Cultural Center

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Feb. 20, 2023 By Maggie Wong After two years of observing Black History Month virtually, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards joined The African American Heritage Committee for its annual celebration at the Helen Marshall Cultural Center on Thursday, Feb. 16. Residents from across the borough came together and enjoyed musical and dance performances, a tribute…
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Borough president hears from community members on budget needs throughout Queens

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During a two-day public hearing on the mayor’s 2024 preliminary budget, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. listened to testimonies from 14 community board representatives, community stakeholders and members of the public on where the money should be spent in Queens.  The public hearings were held both in-person and via Zoom on Monday, Jan. 30,… Read more »

BP launches new advisory panel for youth to become civically engaged in the future of Queens

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In an effort to get more young people involved in civics, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has created a new advisory panel known as the Youth and Young Adult Council to introduce the “youngest and fiercest” community advocates to both community service and organization. Members of the advisory body will advocate concerns through means of… Read more »