Short-term deal gives local org more control of Roy Wilkins Park

Short-term deal gives local org more control of Roy Wilkins Park

An interim deal has been reached between the Parks Department and a Black led nonprofit at Roy Wilkins Park that will allow the organization more freedom with programming and events within the Southeast Queens open space.

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Judge calls on independent atty to argue against dropping Adams’ case

Judge calls on independent atty to argue against dropping Adams’ case

President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice and Mayor Eric Adams agree – the federal bribery and corruption charges brought against the mayor last year should be dismissed. But despite their consensus, the judge overseeing the case is not so convinced.

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Adams denies quid pro quo under oath as judge considers dismissing his case

Adams denies quid pro quo under oath as judge considers dismissing his case

Mayor Eric Adams effectively denied entering into a quid pro quo with the Trump administration in an effort to get the criminal case against him dropped on Wednesday before a federal judge, who will soon decide whether or not to dismiss the case against Adams at least for the time being.

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Adams claims vindication but his political future remains uncertain

Adams claims vindication but his political future remains uncertain

Mayor Eric Adams claimed victory during an address on Tuesday afternoon, less than 24 hours after President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice called on prosecutors to at least temporarily drop the bribery and corruption charges brought against Adams last year.

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Queens councilmember to lead Republican caucus

Queens councilmember to lead Republican caucus

Queens Councilmember Joann Ariola will take over the mantle as minority leader of the City Council’s Republican caucus, around a week after her colleagues attempted to install Staten Island Councilmember David Carr as the next minority leader.

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Tensions boil over at meeting over Southeast Queens park

Tensions boil over at meeting over Southeast Queens park

Tensions over who is to blame for the troubling conditions at a Southeast Queens park and community center came to a head Monday night when Queens Borough President Donovan Richards got into a shouting match with a local organizer.

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DOT completes first phase of Queens greenway workshops, but community still split on plan

DOT completes first phase of Queens greenway workshops, but community still split on plan

The New York City Department of Transportation wrapped up the first phase of community input sessions for the planned Queens Waterfront Greenway on a high note Tuesday night, but the communities along the proposed greenway are still split on the idea. 

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