Investment, development, infrastructure and healthcare – it all took centerstage at Queens Theater on Friday where Queens Borough President Donovan Richards gave his State of the Borough address.
Read MoreGovernor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams both celebrated the dedication of Queens residents who they said stepped up, showcasing the resilient spirit of New York.
Read MoreQueens Borough President Donovan Richards assembled his own Queens version of the Planeteers Thursday to announce the first-ever advisory board focused solely on equipping the borough for the climate crisis.
Read MoreFederal legislators and local environmental justice leaders gathered Friday to discuss the future of green policies in Queens - and how they can best serve the communities most impacted by policies of the past.
“The ElectrifyNYC program is one more piece of the puzzle.”
Read More"With extreme weather and a higher demand for electricity becoming far too common, we must leave no stone unturned in our effort to make Queens as efficient, resilient and sustainable as possible.”
Read More“We committed in 2018 to meet the Paris climate accord standards and we will continue to upgrade our sustainability targets.”
Read More“We can maintain the island’s identity while turning it into a world-class destination for fighting the climate crisis in New York City.”
Read More“We must meet our aggressive climate change goals, and these new digital tools put information in the hands of the public and building owners to make that a reality.”
Read MoreWhile drivers sit in traffic for hours, pollution from cars and trucks cause extreme damage to the health of New Yorkers and our planet.
Read More"Huzzah, the brown bins are back!"
Read More"The more efficiently our facilities are constructed and rehabilitated, the more we reduce our carbon footprint.”
Read More“The Green New Deal has three core components: jobs, justice and climate.”
Read More“Green energy jobs will grow and this has positioned the NYCHA residents for more opportunities in the future.”
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