Tag: Queens
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City officials are forming a comprehensive strategy to combat youth gun violence in New York City, emphasizing prevention and community support during recent municipal meetings. This initiative arises from alarming… more ›
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City Council members engaged in discussions on the ongoing budget hearings, emphasizing a commitment to close funding gaps that affect essential services for New Yorkers. As the city grapples with… more ›
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Residents of Brooklyn Community District 5 and Queens Community District 3 engaged in a recent City Planning Commission meeting, focusing on plans to increase public park access in underserved areas.… more ›
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New housing development plans in Queens aim to tackle the city’s dire shortage of affordable housing. During the New York City Council meeting on May 1, 2025, members discussed a… more ›
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New York City officials gathered recently to discuss a proposed mixed-use development on Queens Boulevard that could significantly influence the local community and housing market. This new building, set to… more ›
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New York City has started crafting its first citywide strategic plan for the industrial economy, seeking to address pressing challenges including rising rents for industrial businesses. At an information session… more ›
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City officials and advocates emphasized the crucial role of mental health assessments in proposed reforms to the criminal justice system during a recent public meeting aimed at advancing the closure… more ›
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City officials and community advocates gathered on April 16, 2025, to discuss reforms aimed at expediting the closure of Rikers Island, as the current timeline projects the facility will remain… more ›
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The City Council’s recent hearing on April 16, 2025, highlighted the ongoing discussions surrounding equitable distribution of resources for supportive housing across New York City, particularly in light of the… more ›
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During a recent public hearing focused on criminal justice reform and conditions on Rikers Island, city officials and advocates raised urgent concerns surrounding the treatment of individuals with mental health… more ›
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One neighborhood’s transformation can shape the lives of its residents significantly, and in Long Island City (LIC), the proposed OneLIC neighborhood plan aims to address the needs of both existing… more ›
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Residents of Queens expressed their ongoing concerns about road safety during a recent town hall meeting with Mayor Eric Adams and city officials. Attendees highlighted the urgent need for traffic… more ›
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New York City public schools are poised to welcome 3,700 new teachers in the upcoming 2025-2026 school year as part of a significant initiative aimed at reducing class sizes and… more ›
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During a recent town hall meeting in East Flatbush, residents raised significant concerns regarding the presence of homeless shelters near local schools. Mayor Eric Adams, along with city officials, engaged… more ›
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The City Planning Commission (CPC) has advanced the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan, certifying it during a recent special review session. This plan aims to reshape Jamaica over the next 15 years… more ›
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