Adrienne Adams Archives – QNS

Council Member Sandra Ung, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and AAFE leadership at an event announcing $1.3 million in funding for the organization. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Flushing

Ung, Adams announce $1.3 million in funding for new AAFE cultural hub in Flushing

By Shane O’Brien

rendering of affordable housing at location in Queens

AMNY

City Hall and City Council come to blows over affordable housing ballot proposals

A map showing the overview of the proposed zoning changes in the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan.

Politics

City’s land use and zoning committees unanimously vote in favor of Jamaica Neighborhood Plan

By Shane O’Brien

Councilwoman Joann Ariola defended her decision to support a vote overriding Mayor Eric Adams's veto of legislation that would decriminalize illegal street vending.

Politics

Ariola defends flip on illegal street vending legislation after supporting Council’s veto override

By Shane O’Brien

AMNY

City Council overrides Mayor Adams’ vetoes of legislation to decriminalize street vending, raise minimum wage for grocery delivery workers

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Flushing

Peck Park to be completely renovated following $6.3 million funding allocation from City Council

By Athena Dawson

QPL's location at Hunters Point is one of five Queens libraries to be expanded to seven-day service. Courtesy of Friends of Hunters Point Library

News

Seven-day service extended to five Queens libraries as part of city budget expansion

By Shane O’Brien

domestic violence

Politics

City Council launches $3M initiative to support immigrant survivors of domestic violence

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

Queens Council Members celebrate $2.5 million in funding for AAPI curriculum

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

Holden: Council failed veterans in NYC budget while increasing immigration spending

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

Meeks hosts town hall in Jamaica, slams Trump-era policies and backs Cuomo for mayor

By Athena Dawson

Astoria

Speaker Adams celebrates $7.5M Council investment in new Variety Boys and Girls Club facility in Astoria

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Religion

Local leaders join Queens Muslim community for Eid al-Adha prayer in Jamaica

By Czarinna Andres

Cuomo, Mamdani and Lander speak at debate in mayor's race

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo and Mamdani come under fire in final debate ahead of primary

AOC speaking at rally

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: AOC endorses Mamdani first in ranked-choice slate aimed at overcoming Cuomo

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Politics

Paladino stands by Mamdani deportation post as Democrats blast ‘xenophobic’ rhetoric

By Shane O’Brien

Astoria

Cabán’s R.E.C.E.I.P.T.S. Act clears City Council, streamlines public benefits process

Mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo continues to lead Democratic primary field, with Mamdani second, in new Marist poll

liberty avenue

Speaker Adrienne Adams announces $50K city investment to clean up Liberty Avenue corridor

By Athena Dawson

Selvena Brooks-Powers

Politics

CM Selvena Brooks-Powers becomes latest Queens Democrat to back Cuomo for Mayor

By Shane O’Brien

Bayside High School celebrate the groundbreaking of the new athletic field.

News

Photos: Queens leaders join Bayside High School in groundbreaking ceremony of new athletic field

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

State Sen. Jessica Ramos (left) and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams. Thursday, April 3, 2025.

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Speaker Adams, Ramos electrify National Action Network crowd with pledge to take on Trump

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Politics

Queens Democrats continue to line up behind Cuomo for mayor

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

Cuomo picks up new wave of Queens endorsements in bid for mayor

By Shane O’Brien

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