Tag: Queens
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City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a plan on June 12, 2026 to redevelop aging standalone public library branches and build 100% affordable housing above them, asking the mayor’s administration… more ›
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani used his first New York City Pride event on June 9, 2026 to announce a $15 million, two‑year investment in gender‑affirming care and to highlight the city’s… more ›
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani used the June 4 “Talk With The People” livestream to promote the new Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) public hearings and restated the city’s 2-K child care… more ›
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The NYC Council held FY27 executive budget hearings on June 4, 2026 where the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) defended its plan and budget to achieve citywide trash containerization by the… more ›
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani presided over the FDNY Medal Day ceremony on June 3, 2026, where members of the FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention Special Inspections Unit were honored after officers… more ›
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani presided over the FDNY Medal Day ceremony on June 3, 2026, at the City Hall Steps, where FDNY and EMS medals were presented to firefighters, emergency medical… more ›
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul opened applications for the city’s new 2K program in a Rockaway press conference on June 2, 2026, making families in five school districts… more ›
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New York City Council’s June 2, 2026 FY27 executive budget hearing heard the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) acknowledge a recent rise in severe fires and fatalities in… more ›
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New York City is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with exciting announcements aimed at enhancing community engagement and accessibility. Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently revealed plans for five… more ›
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The recent New York City Council meeting held on May 20, 2026, discussed significant housing development proposals aimed at addressing the city’s ongoing affordable housing crisis. Key updates included a… more ›
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The recent announcement by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, alongside Governor Kathy Hochul and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels, revealed a substantial investment aimed at expanding child care access in New York City.… more ›
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A recent community bike tour took place in New York City, drawing attention to the city’s cycling culture and the importance of safe biking infrastructure. This event coincides with significant… more ›
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New York City is mobilizing to support its immigrant-owned businesses hit hard by recent federal immigration policy changes. During a meeting of the City Council on May 6, 2026, the… more ›
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted a reception at Gracie Mansion on May 5, 2026, to celebrate Greek Independence Day, highlighting the significant contributions of the Greek-American community to New York City’s… more ›
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Establishing the Office of Deed Theft Prevention marks a significant step in addressing the increasing prevalence of deed theft in New York City. Announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, this new… more ›
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