The Queens borough president appointed nearly 350 Queens residents to their local community boards last week, marking what is likely the most diverse class of community board members in the borough’s history.
Read MoreTwo correctional officers working on Rikers Island, including one from Queens, were arrested after they allegedly spent months helping to smuggle drugs and other banned items into the jail complex.
Read MoreThe votes are in and Queens neighborhoods most affected by the pandemic are getting anti-gun violence programs, community gardens and mental health services for parents and caregivers. It’s all part of the Civic Engagement Commission’s first-ever “The People’s Money.”
Read More“A lot of people just talk and want a paycheck but I really feel the care, concern and love from the people I work with and that’s unusual; it’s wonderful.”
Read MoreWith the end of pandemic eviction moratoriums, the court ramping up caseloads to get back on track and Right to Counsel expanded citywide, legal service providers say they are hard pressed to meet demands — to the point where they are turning away tenants.
Rockaway representatives and hospital staff gathered in Rockaway Park for the opening of a new, state of the art women’s health center.
“It sounds like the reason the judge rejected is due to partisan issues between Democrats and Republicans and… if that's the pretense to get fairer maps for those that live in Richmond Hill, I'm okay with that.”
Read MoreAfter a nearly two-year review, the city decided it would not give landmark status to the Janta House in Elmhurst. The decision comes as the home’s new owners threaten to demolish the building advocates say is worth preserving.
Read MoreThe Metropolitan Transit Authority released its 515-page third draft of its plan to redesign Queens’ bus network as the attempt to improve riders’ experiences and reduce congestion on Queens streets continues.
If a new piece of legislation from a Queens lawmaker passes, every New Yorker could one day own a small chunk of the Buffalo Bills should the team decide to leave the state for greener pastures.
Read MoreWhat do Italian and Senegalese music have in common? Two musicians performing at Flushing Town Hall next month are about to find out.
Read MoreCity officials appearing before members of the City Council defended Mayor Eric Adams’ plan to combat gun violence throughout the five boroughs Wednesday.
Queens is one small part of New York City’s waterfront, but portions of the old infrastructure keeping the element at bay — like a bulkhead at 29th Street —are starting to crumble.
Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus — across both houses of the State legislature — issued their own 10-point plan.
As the governor and state lawmakers negotiate the state’s financial plan for the coming year, Ornstein and her family are one of a number of advocates fighting for the inclusion of the Fair Pay for Home Care bill inside the budget.
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