City Council Member Joann Ariola Archives – QNS

Council Member Tiffany Cabán and transit advocates held an "emergency rally" in Athens Square Park protesting a recent ruling ordering the DOT to halt plans for a protected bike lane on 31st Street. Photo courtesy of Transportation Alternatives.

Astoria

Cabán, transit advocates protest against ruling ordering DOT to halt 31st Street protected bike lanes in Astoria

By Shane O’Brien

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Ozone Park

Second annual Ozone Park tree lighting ceremony to take place Saturday

By Shane O’Brien

JASA residents joined TFFJ members at the organization's hydroponics farm at Scholar's Academy. The organization has provided 5,000 pounds of fresh produce to Queens seniors. Photo: Scholar's Academy.

News

New York youths provide 5,000 pounds of fresh produce to Queens seniors

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

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Arts & Entertainment

Council Member Ariola champions arts education with student performances in District 32

By Colum Motherway

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Arts & Entertainment

Seniors take the stage: Inside Broadway brings arts programs to Queens older adults

By Colum Motherway

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Politics

Holden introduces bills targeting fire hydrant obstruction and rodeo animal abuse

By Colum Motherway

Pope Francis

Religion

Diocese of Brooklyn to honor Pope Francis with Friday Vigil Mass in Elmhurst

By Colum Motherway

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News

Common Sense Caucus backs NYC retirees in Medicare Advantage legal fight

By Colum Motherway

Common sense caucus on composting regulations

Politics

Common Sense Caucus pushes back on NYC’s mandatory composting law, call for voluntary participation

By Colum Motherway

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News

Community rallies to stop proposed lithium-ion battery storage site in Middle Village

By Colum Motherway

Parade

Rockaway Beach celebrates 50th annual Queens County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

By Colum Motherway

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Opinion

Op-Ed: Together We Can Save Our City

By Council Member Joann Ariola

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Ozone Park

Queens middle school student’s essay honoring a veteran takes her on a trip to city hall

By Anthony Medina

Council Member Joann Ariola and the Republican Caucus have signed on to a FOIL request seeking information about Mayor Zohran Mamdani's decision to revoke two executive orders tied to antisemitism and Israel.

Glendale

Council Member Joann Ariola secures $31 Million for Queens District 32 in NYC budget

By Anthony Medina

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Glendale

Queens crackdown continues: CM Joann Ariola advances efforts to shut down illegal smoke shops

By Anthony Medina

The concept of delivering pet food. Contactless delivery during quarantine

Help local pet rescues: CM Ariola kicks off a pet supply drive

By Anthony Medina

Medina American Softball

Ozone Park

American Softball League kickstarts season with an outpouring of support in Ozone Park

By Anthony Medina

Medina Adams Woodhaven

Woodhaven

Mayor Eric Adams talks public safety, migrant crisis, and more at packed Woodhaven townhall

By Anthony Medina

Ariola

Ozone Park

Queens Council Member Joann Ariola takes aim at Ozone Park civic leader for alleged harassment of her staff

By QNS Staff

Medina Ariola Drug Bust OZPK

Ozone Park

Convenience store adjacent to Council Member Ariola’s Ozone Park office shut down after contraband raid

By Anthony Medina

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Ozone Park

CM Ariola washes out graffiti in her district, continues the cycle of cleaning in South Queens

By Anthony Medina

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Council Member Schulman defends vote on controversial How Many Stops Act

By Anthony Medina

Community Board 9

Ozone Park

Community Board 9 gifts over 400 toys in Ozone Park

By Anthony Medina

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