City Councilwoman Nantasha Williams Archives – QNS

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

Rendering of proposed upgrades to Parsons Boulevard under the new "Jamaica Neighborhood Plan." .

Politics

‘Neighborhood of the future’: Mayor Adams pushes forward with rezoning plan for Downtown Jamaica

By Shane O’Brien

contractor

Politics

Elected officials denounce contractor’s treatment of cleaning staff in Queens and Manhattan

By Shane O’Brien

32BJ union members at Gertz Plaza Mall in November protesting against a decision to slash wages and cut benefits for cleaners. Photo: BJ32

Politics

Cleaners and security staff protest wage cuts and benefit losses at Gertz Plaza Mall in Jamaica

By Shane O’Brien

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Jamaica

Southeast Queens residents voice concerns over waste transfer stations near residential areas during Jamaica town hall

By Carlotta Mohamed

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St. Albans

Southeast Queens lawmakers celebrate renaming of St. Albans Park in honor of late Archie Spigner

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Borough president hosts celebration honoring 1961 Queens Freedom Riders

By Ethan Marshall

Downtown Jamaica

Jamaica

Queens borough president, southeast Queens lawmaker launch Downtown Jamaica Improvement Council

By Carlotta Mohamed

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