Opening of pedestrian-only lane on Queensboro Bridge appears to be delayed – again

Opening of pedestrian-only lane on Queensboro Bridge appears to be delayed – again

While the city said it planned to fix the chaotic conditions on the North Outer Roadway of the Queensboro Bridge by adding a separate path for cyclists by the end of the summer, their self-imposed deadline now appears entirely out of reach – again.

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Calls for more affordable housing in LIC grow as city rezones nabe

Calls for more affordable housing in LIC grow as city rezones nabe

The city is undergoing another large-scale attempt to build on a final swath of Long Island City, which has thus far evaded development – for better or for worse. But locals say the new effort to build has to look different than the last. Rather than building luxury towers locals can’t afford, the city needs to focus on affordable housing in the once-industrial neighborhood.

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City charter review begins in empty room in Queens

City charter review begins in empty room in Queens

A meeting in Queens was the second overall meeting of Mayor Eric Adams’ recently-convened Charter Revision Commission, but the first planned to take public input. But one thing was largely missing for the Wednesday meeting at Queens Borough Hall – the public.

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Queens community boards say pot shop approval process is hazy

Queens community boards say pot shop approval process is hazy

For the past year, community boards throughout New York City have been tasked with serving as one of the first reviewers of those attempting to sell legal marijuana in the five boroughs.  But the boards, which serve as the lowest level of local government, have been pushing back, rejecting a number of potential pot shops.

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Community board says it has no confidence in Ardila's ability to represent them amid sexual assault allegations

Community board says it has no confidence in Ardila's ability to represent them amid sexual assault allegations

Though it already appeared clear that Assemblymember Juan Ardila’s local community board had lost faith in him in the months since two women accused him of sexual assault – the board made it official on Thursday.

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Ardila hires prominent attorney amid alleged probe into sexual assault allegations

Ardila hires prominent attorney amid alleged probe into sexual assault allegations

Assemblymember Juan Ardila has allegedly hired a prominent attorney following sexual assault allegations made against him in March. The revelation came after he was confronted by several of his fellow elected officials and community board members at a board meeting.

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Is Juan Ardila representing Queens in Albany? Many say, ‘no’

Is Juan Ardila representing Queens in Albany? Many say, ‘no’

Queens Assemblymember Juan Ardila, who was recently accused by two women of sexually assaulting them at a 2015 party, has lost his ability to represent his Western Queens district, his constituents, local elected officials and his colleagues in Albany say.

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