Tag: Queens

• New Disinfection Facilities Set to Improve Water Quality in Flushing Creek by 2029

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  Feb 4

  ### What’s happening – The City Planning Commission approved new disinfection facilities for Flushing Creek. – The Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services are responsible.… more ›

• City Planning Commission Approves Zoning Change to Boost Affordable Housing in Queens

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  Feb 4

  ### What’s happening – The New York City Planning Commission approved a zoning map amendment for affordable housing. – The amendment was proposed by a developer for a site in… more ›

• Historic Appointment: Stanley Richards Becomes First Formerly Incarcerated Commissioner of NYC Correction Department

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  Feb 2

  Mayor Mamdani recently appointed five new city commissioners, including Stanley Richards as the first formerly incarcerated individual to lead the Department of Correction. This historic appointment aims to bring about… more ›

• Mayor Unveils ‘Elevate You Clinics’ to Support Young New Yorkers in Health Care Transition

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  Jan 23

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the launch of the Elevate You Clinics during a meeting at NYC Health + Hospitals, aimed at providing young New Yorkers, ages 16 to 25, with… more ›

• Deputy Speaker Dr. Natasha Williams Unveils Bold Agenda to Address Inequities in NYC

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  Jan 16

  Deputy Speaker Dr. Natasha Williams outlined her ambitious initiatives during her first New York City Council meeting on January 15, 2026. Focusing on cultural affairs, workforce development, and systemic inequities,… more ›

• NYC Unveils $70 Million Plan to Revolutionize Cycling Safety on McGuinness Boulevard

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  Jan 8

  New York City is poised to enhance its cycling infrastructure significantly with a $70 million redesign that aims to make the streets safer for cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists alike. Mayor… more ›

• City Planning Commission Reviews Sewer Outfall Projects, Addressing Community Infrastructure Concerns

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  Jan 7

  During the recent City Planning Commission Review Session on January 5, 2026, residents and city officials gathered to assess the impact of proposed sewer outfall projects on local neighborhoods and… more ›

• New York City Prepares for Major Snowstorm: Mayor Urges Caution and Safety Measures

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  Dec 29

  The city has prepared for a significant snowstorm expected to hit New York City this weekend, bringing potentially hazardous conditions and sub-freezing temperatures. During a recent public meeting, Mayor Eric… more ›

• City Planning Commission Unveils New Disinfection Facilities to Combat Flushing Creek Pollution

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  Dec 18

  During a recent City Planning Commission (CPC) meeting held on December 17, officials discussed environmental compliance measures for new disinfection facilities addressing combined sewer overflow (CSO) impacts in Flushing Creek,… more ›

• NYC Council Discusses Urgent Strategies to Combat Racial Health Disparities Amid Progress in Life Expectancy

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  Dec 15

  New York City Council members convened on December 12 to discuss Healthy NYC and its strategies to tackle persistent racial health disparities across the city, particularly among marginalized communities. As… more ›

• City Council Calls for Urgent Reforms to Rikers Island Visitation Process

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  Dec 11

  During a recent New York City Council hearing, lawmakers and advocates discussed urgent changes to improve the visitation process at Rikers Island. They noted that both family members and attorneys… more ›

• City Council Pushes for Expanded Parkland Access in Underserved Communities

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  Dec 5

  During a recent City Council meeting, officials discussed critical legislation aimed at enhancing public parkland acquisition in underserved neighborhoods, particularly in Brooklyn’s Community District 5 and Queens’ Community District 3.… more ›

• New York City Breaks Ground on Queen’s Holocaust Museum Amid Holiday Season Community Initiatives

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  Dec 2

  The New York City holiday season is embracing community spirit while working on significant cultural initiatives, including the groundbreaking of the Queen’s Holocaust Museum. Officials emphasized this week that the… more ›

• City Planning Commission Faces Community Pushback on Housing Affordability and Infrastructure in Local Development Talks

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  Nov 19

  Community members voiced concerns about housing affordability and infrastructure during the City Planning Commission’s recent meeting on proposed housing developments. The session highlighted efforts to ensure that affordable housing units… more ›

• Queens Residents Weigh Community Needs Against Praise Tabernacle Development Plans

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  Nov 14

  Residents of Jamaica, Queens, expressed a mixture of excitement and concern during a public meeting held on November 13, 2025, focused on the proposed development of Praise Tabernacle. This project,… more ›