In Jamaica, a Nondescript Facility Is a Women’s Health ‘Oasis’
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A haven for women’s reproductive rights exists in the heart of Jamaica.
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Queens Gears Up for Sunday’s Marathon
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Queens is readying itself for the New York City Marathon on Sunday.
Read MoreDe Blasio Stumps For Charter Revision Ballot Proposals
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Mayor Bill de Blasio visited the headquarters of the 32BJ union Thursday to call on New York City residents to vote in favor of three ballot proposals that he said will “open the doors” to young people, low-income New Yorkers and residents of diverse backgrounds.
Read MoreNew York Preps For Voting Issues On Election Day
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Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced that the city will provide language interpreters at approximately 100 polling sites.
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Queens Rallies Against Hate at Borough Hall
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A diverse collection of Queens community and faith leaders joined Borough President Melinda Katz and a handful of elected officials Monday night to condemn a recent string of hate crimes, including the murder of 11 Jewish worshippers inside a Pittsburgh synagogue.
Read MoreDemonstrators Demand Changes in Queens DA Office
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Dozens of protesters marched in front of the Queens Criminal Courthouse in Kew Gardens on Tuesday to demand changes to prosecutorial policies and practices they say unjustly affect people of color.
Read MoreExpanded Interpretation Services Coming to 14 Polling Locations In Queens
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The Board of Elections filling gaps in interpretation services at polling stations by providing interpretation in six new languages: Russian, Haitian Creole, Italian, Arabic, Polish and Yiddish.
Read MoreThe Environmental Magazine’s Fall Vegetable Guide for Eco-Friendly Gardening
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Even though the temperatures are starting to cool down across most of the country, there is plenty of time to harvest vegetables this fall.
Read MoreCity Breaks Ground on Southeast Queens Anti-Flooding Projects
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The city is moving forward with its $1.9 billion commitment to prevent flooding in Southeast Queens, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced Wednesday.
Read MoreLocal Lawmakers Pump the Brakes on Streetcar Support
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Queens lawmakers are tempering their support for the streetcar that Mayor Bill de Blasio — and waterfront developers — desire.
Read MoreThousands of Public School Students Prep For College This Week
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Since Monday, students across the city have been participating in a range of activities, including college application sessions, college tours and workshops to help students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza announced on Tuesday.
Read MoreCity Breaks Ground on Astoria ‘Anchor Park’
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Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen visited Astoria Park to break ground on a major park overhaul as part of “City Hall In Your Borough” week on Tuesday.
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Congressional Candidates Silent on Alzheimer's
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“As a constituent of the 14th Congressional District, I have listened to candidates Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Anthony Pappas but have not heard them say how they will combat Alzheimer’s and support families that are impacted by dementia.”
Read MoreAmid Skepticism, Massive Sunnyside Yard Project Holds First Public Meeting
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Plans for the latest massive development project in Queens have begun to take shape above the train tracks at Sunnyside Yard and the agency spearheading the vast proposal is asking for community input, amid concerns over congestion and displacement.
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