As the city gets the ability to shutter illegal cannabis shops across the five boroughs, Western Queens electeds targeted a single one in Jackson Heights this week.
Read MoreAs New York City and the Adams Administration – with support from Governor Kathy Hochul – fight the city’s Right to Shelter rules in court, a host of local electeds including, several from Queens, penned a letter to Hochul this week calling on her to keep the mandate in place.
Read MoreQueens Borough President Donovan Richards announced on Monday that his office would be sending $3 million in funding to New York City Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst.
The state legislature passed a major piece of criminal justice reform legislation that would allow tens of thousands of formerly convicted New Yorkers to clear their name and get a fresh start, if signed into law by the governor.
Read More“We need to give everyone the tools they need to succeed, and that starts with breaking down barriers to reentry.”
Read More“He understands districts like mine here in Queens, meaning he will prioritize minorities and communities of color.”
Read More“Because of racism and policing and prosecution, this system of perpetual punishment disproportionately harms Black and Brown communities.”
Read MoreQueens Borough President Donovan Richards will host two virtual Queens job fairs
Read MoreAdams, Yang, Garcia and Stringer head to Queens.
Read MoreNourish New York has enabled 4,000 farms to deliver more than 17 million pounds of food to people in need.
Read More“This is beyond my wildest imaginings.”
Read More“New York State has failed to provide our communities with affordable housing, quality healthcare, and robust educational and economic opportunities.”
Read More“He’s a principled guy from Queens.”
Read MoreThe mobile clinic was supposed to operate from Monday to Friday.
Read MoreThe sites in Corona and Jackson Heights never opened.
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