Cohen’s casino gets City Council approval
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The City Council on Wednesday approved New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plan to bring a casino to Citi Field.
Read MoreCouncil calls on mayor to reverse Queens jail expansion
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A group of over a dozen city councilmembers this week called on the Adams administration to reverse its decision to up the number of beds in Queens’ yet-to-be-built borough-based jail facility.
Read MoreOpinion: Don’t be fooled, Rikers is a hellhole
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“Let’s use our common sense. Whose assessment of conditions at Rikers Island is more credible: a court-mandated federal monitor team of expert watchdogs, or George Santos’ closest political allies who routinely spew bigoted MAGA garbage and conspiracy theories worthy of QAnon?”
Read MoreAstoria mourns child killed by driver
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“I’m happy that they came out to support,” said Tsering Wangdu, whose 7-year-old daughter was recently fatally struck by a driver in Astoria. “In the park, we are like a family.”
Read MoreOfficials call for changes to Astoria intersection where girl was killed
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In the wake of the death of 7-year-old Naadhun Dolma, three Queens city councilmembers sent a joint letter to the Department of Transportation calling for increased safety measures at the Astoria intersection where she was fatally struck by a driver.
Read MoreSliwa helps launch Queens GOP club in progressive bastion
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Guardian Angels founder and former mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa is backing a new Republican club in Astoria aiming to challenge progressive politicians in Western Queens.
Read MoreCandidates begin raising cash in Queens Council races
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Take a look at who has started raising money in the upcoming Queens City Council races.
Read MoreBring back Queens composting program, pol tells DSNY
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A Queens lawmaker is calling on the city to bring back its widely successful composting program in the World’s Borough after the pilot program was put on pause for the winter last month.
Read MoreCabán announces support for three-tower development in Astoria
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City Councilmember Tiffany Cabán expressed her support for a three-tower development planned for Astoria this week, likely ensuring its City Council approval.
Read More‘What a difference’: Hallets Cove restoration nears completion
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A waterfront clean-up nearly a decade in the making is almost complete.
Read MoreQueens lawmaker faces potential punishment for anti-LGBTQ+ remarks
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Queens City Councilmember Vicki Paladino may be facing sanctions after she went on an online screed, vowing to withhold funding from schools that host drag queen events last week.
Read MoreParents, lawmakers 'livid' after surprise firing of beloved Queens superintendent
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“Mayoral control is not imperial control – it's a collaboration with parents and if David Banks doesn't understand that, I'll be happy to explain it to him.”
Read MoreHolden bill aims to bring back solitary
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City Councilmember Robert Holden recently introduced a bill that aims to bring back punitive segregation for young adults who commit repeated violent acts in the city’s jails.
Read MoreAdams lays out plan to combat city’s rise in gun violence
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Adams’ public safety plan revolves around changes to policing, the courts and state law, specifically in regards to bail and the prosecution of youthful offenders.
Read MoreNoncitizen voting bill passes City Council
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“If we're going to build a city that takes care of the most vulnerable New Yorkers, then we have to give them a really direct tool in their toolbox.”
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