Tag: Queens

• Long Island City’s OneLIC Plan: A Blueprint for Affordable Housing and Resilient Community Transformation

  _

  Apr 17

  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 ›

• Queens Residents Rally for Road Safety: Mayor Adams and DOT Officials Discuss Urgent Measures

  _

  Apr 9

  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 ›

• NYC Public Schools Set to Hire 3,700 Teachers to Reduce Class Sizes and Enhance Diversity

  _

  Apr 9

  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 ›

• East Flatbush Residents Demand Safer Shelter Placement Near Schools in Town Hall Meeting

  _

  Apr 9

  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 ›

• Jamaica Neighborhood Plan Gets Green Light: 12,000 New Homes and 7,000 Jobs on the Horizon

  _

  Mar 20

  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 ›

• Concerns Rise Over Delays in Borough-Based Jails: Community Safety at Stake as Rikers Closure Deadline Approaches

  _

  Mar 20

  A recent public meeting addressed vital concerns regarding the timeline for the city’s borough-based jails and their implications for community safety. City officials outlined anticipated completion dates for these new… more ›

• Jamaica Neighborhood Plan Aims for 12,000 New Homes with Robust Affordable Housing Initiative

  _

  Mar 19

  During a recent City Planning Commission (CPC) public meeting, officials discussed measures aimed at enhancing the affordability of housing units outlined in the Jamaica neighborhood plan. The proposed plan aims… more ›

• NYC Council Urged to Prioritize Mental Health Funding Over Incarceration in Budget Hearing

  _

  Mar 11

  During a budget hearing on March 7, the New York City Council discussed critical funding for mental health services aimed at preventing incarceration. Advocates and providers emphasized the importance of… more ›

• Ground Broken for $30 Million Gotham Community Health Center to End Health Disparities in Far Rockaway

  _

  Mar 4

  Local leaders gathered in Far Rockaway on February 25, 2025, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Gotham Community Health Center, a crucial step in improving health care access for residents.… more ›

• City Council Takes Action: New Legislation Aims to Combat Sexual Abuse in Correctional Facilities

  _

  Feb 28

  During a recent New York City Council meeting, lawmakers proposed critical legislative measures aimed at enhancing accountability for sexual abuse within the city’s correctional facilities. A significant focus was placed… more ›

• New Legislation Seeks Greater Accountability for Sexual Abuse Reporting in NYC Jails

  _

  Feb 27

  At a recent City Council meeting, legislators discussed critical enhancements aimed at improving accountability measures for sexual abuse reporting within New York City’s correctional facilities. Sponsored by Council Member Farah… more ›

• Gotham Community Health Center Breaks Ground in Far Rockaway, Promising Critical Health Access for 47,000 Residents

  _

  Feb 25

  The groundbreaking of the Gotham Community Health Center in Far Rockaway on February 25, 2025, signified a major advancement in health care access for local residents. Mayor Eric Adams and… more ›

• Backlash Erupts as NYC Schools Move to Close Childcare Centers Serving Low-Income Families

  _

  Feb 20

  A recent public hearing addressed the abrupt decision by New York City Public Schools to terminate leases for five early childhood care centers serving low-income families. The announcement, made a… more ›

• Astoria Mixed-Use Development Proposal Unveiled by City Planning Commission

  _

  Feb 19

  The City Planning Commission reviewed a proposed mixed-use development for 4211 30th Avenue during a session on February 18, 2025, in which planners detailed a plan aiming to enhance housing… more ›

• Community Engagement Spotlight: Jamaica Neighborhood Plan Review Set for February Meetings

  _

  Feb 19

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) conducted a review session focused on public input opportunities for the Jamaica neighborhood plan on February 18, 2025. City officials outlined upcoming engagement opportunities designed… more ›