It’s In Queens June 21 to June 27
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Queens fun-seekers will be able to party hearty at Summer Solstice celebrations, Pride Month events, art openings, outdoor and indoor concerts, and more.
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Eagle and Mayor’s Office urge Queens residents to vote June 25
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In an interview with the Eagle, Deputy Mayor Thompson stressed how everyday citizens can influence our democracy by casting their vote.
Read MoreMayor’s Office files lawsuit against alleged $5m illegal hotel operation
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The complaint names Astoria resident Elvis Tominovic as the leader of the operation, and states the scheme generated $5 million from 60,000 guests at 36 buildings.
Read MoreTransit advocates hail bus lane bill that removes cap on camera enforcement
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Under the bill, drivers who violate bus lane laws more than four times in a 12-month period are subject to a $250 fine.
Read MoreBorough Hall funds $65 million worth of upgrades throughout Queens
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The $65 million will come from the FY 2020 budget that Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council agreed upon on June 14.
Read MoreE-bikes could become legal across New York with vote Wednesday
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Activists have hailed the bill, sponsored by Queens Assemblymember Nily Rozic and State Sen. Jessica Ramos, as a breakthrough piece of legislation.
Read MoreOPINION: NYC immigrants mean business
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“The strong economic framework that we enjoy today is a direct result of the City’s welcoming policy toward immigrants that we have maintained for over 100 years.”
Read MorePublic libraries bolstered by historic budget increase
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Under New York City’s newly minted 2020 budget, libraries — including QPL — will receive an additional $33 million, including a $16 million budget baseline.
Read MoreCity fellowship jump-starts female, POC TV writing careers
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The 10 finalists chosen will each receive $10,800 stipend and with the help of a mentor, they will build a portfolio of at least two sample scripts.
Read MoreDAs urge legislature to pass Protect Our Courts Act, stanch ICE’s courthouse presence
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At least 33 people were arrested in and around Queens County courthouses last year.
Read MoreNew York state might be getting a new Democratic primary date
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By moving its primary date to April 28, New York would increase its delegate count by 25 percent, to 327.
Read MoreFair Fares helps low-income riders without burdening public infrastructure, study shows
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Reducing transit fares by way of programs such as the city’s Fair Fares initiative greatly benefits low-income residents without overcrowding transit.
Read MoreCitizens Union prefers Gregory Lasak for Queens DA
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“Gregory Lasak’s impressive track record as a prosecutor and judge make him the best candidate to lead the Queens County District Attorney’s office.”
Read MoreDe Blasio, Johnson agree on 2020 budget; will fund public defender pay parity
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Other features of the budget include $60 million toward retrofitting city government buildings for the city’s Green New Deal initiative and $5 million toward Vision Zero.
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