Queens man impeached
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Donald Trump is the third president to be impeached in United States history — and the first from Queens.
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NYC shifts policy on permanent housing for street homeless
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The city will create 1,000 new permanent apartments to house so-called street homeless individuals.
Read MoreInfluential immigrants’ rights group backs challenger in Assembly District 34
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Make the Road Action is endorsing Jessica González-Rojas.
Read MoreMother Cabrini is coming to Battery Park
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The statue will be in view of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, a nod to her status as the patron saint of immigrants.
Read MoreRozic, Ramos urge Cuomo to pass e-bike bill
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Thousands of food delivery workers — many of them low-income people of color — have had their electric bicycles and scooters confiscated by the NYPD.
Read MoreQueens Jewish leaders consider community safety after Jersey City attack
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Queens has had a number of high profile anti-Semitic incidents this year.
Read MoreOpinion: The future of Edgemere is bright
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A pivotal vote by the City Council and community partnership began the revival of Edgemere and opened doors of opportunity for generations to come.
Read MoreFive Queens CMs have yet to support homeless housing bill
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“Having this set-aside is only a logical step to moving families out of shelter.”
Read MoreFlushing residents push for a path through tangled roadways
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Local organizations have championed several park projects, including a plan called the Kissena Way, which would create a network of pedestrian paths and cycle trails.
Read MoreConstantinides proposes Borough Hall caucus of Queens NYCHA leaders
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“We have to make sure their voice is part of big decisions on land use, parks and capital funding.”
Read MoreVan Bramer: NYC needs commercial rent control
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For those still lucky enough to be in business, it’s an uphill battle.
Read MoreQueens lawmakers question gang database tactics in letter to NYPD Inspector General
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The NYPD credits the database for helping facilitate large-scale raids and driving down gang-related violence.
Read MoreDe Blasio says city erred on Amazon campus deal
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In retrospect, he said, the city should have approached the project differently.
Read MoreBail reform opponents face ‘fear mongering’ critique at Kew Gardens meeting
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“This bail reform law has been a reaction to overreach by law enforcement.”
Read MoreQueens has NYC’s lowest opioid overdose rate, but crisis persists
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Queens’ overdose rate in the first quarter of 2019 was 2.5 per 100,000 residents — the lowest in New York City.
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