donovan richards Archives – QNS

Local community groups led city agencies and representatives of elected officials on a walkthrough of Hillside Avenue on Monday. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Jamaica

Jamaica community groups lead Hillside Avenue walkthrough, highlighting sanitation and transportation issues

By Shane O’Brien

metropolitan park

Metropolitan Park receives unanimous CAC approval as 4 projects move forward in race for 3 downstate licenses

By Shane O’Brien

23th Street, Long Island City, Queens, New York, USA - August 14th 2023: Old and modern high rise architecture in Long Island City. A new report by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has highlighted the economic growth and affordability challenges that the neighborhood is experiencing. Photo: Getty

Long Island City

State Comptroller DiNapoli report highlights growth, affordability challenges in western Queens

By Shane O’Brien

resorts world

South Ozone Park

Resorts World earns CAC approval, moves toward final hurdle in bid to win state gaming license

By Shane O’Brien

park for all

Queens cultural institutions debut ‘A Park For All’ lineup of fall events

By Athena Dawson

Council Member Julie Won announced preliminary plans for a new school at 5-46 46th Ave. on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Council Member Julie Won.

Politics

Won, Adams announce preliminary plan for Vernon Boulevard middle school as part of OneLIC Neighborhood Plan

By Shane O’Brien

Elected officials, city agencies and developers at Wednesday's groundbreaking event at the Parkway Hospital in Forest Hills. Photo: Ola Wilk/Wilk Marketing Communications.

Developers, elected officials break ground as Parkway Hospital set to be converted to affordable housing complex

By Shane O’Brien

Rendering for the proposed $2 billion Innovation QNS development. (Photo courtesy of Innovation QNS)

News

$2 billion Innovation QNS development scrapped, developers to pursue smaller projects

By Shane O’Brien

Fumes are emitted from the Green Asphalt plant in Blissville.

Politics

Blissville residents aim to secure air purifiers as contamination concerns tied to Green Asphalt plant linger

By Shane O’Brien

Glow Cultural Center provided yo-yo demonstrations at Friday's block party. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud.

News

Hundreds attend CM Ung’s inaugural ‘UNG-believable’ back-to-school block party

By Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud

CM Sandra Ung announced details of the "UNG-believable" back-to-school block party at her district office on Monday. Photo courtesy of Council Member Sandra Ung.

News

CM Ung announces free back-to-school block party, including giveaways and live entertainment

By Shane O’Brien

Queens locals donned festive clothing as they celebrated Jamaica's 63rd Independence day on Tuesday, Aug 19.

News

Vibrant celebration marks Jamaica’s 63rd Independence Day at Queens Borough Hall

By Athena Dawson

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas poses with staff members and volunteers at the Corona backpack giveaway. Photo courtesy of Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas.

News

González-Rojas announces distribution of more than 2,500 free backpacks in western Queens

By Shane O’Brien

queens

News

Queens leaders rally in solidarity with immigrant communities amid TPS rollbacks

By Athena Dawson

Elected officials and organizations across Queens will host backpack giveaways throughout August as children prepare to return to school.

News

Free backpack giveaways taking place across Queens ahead of new school year

By Shane O’Brien

The Greenpoint Lighting Avenue aims to make Greenpoint Avenue safer and brighter for pedestrians while also celebrating the diversity of local businesses. Photo: Cameron Blaylock.

Dining & Nightlife

Sunnyside Shines unveils Greenpoint Avenue lighting initiative, crowns commercial corridor as ‘Avenue of the World’

By Shane O’Brien

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the project design kickoff for the Interborough Express in Brooklyn on Friday.

AMNY

Interborough Express: Gov. Hochul kicks off project design for long-awaited Brooklyn-Queens IBX

ssembly Member Jessica González-Rojas pictured with city and state elected officials, supporters, and neighbors at her Senate race fundraiser at the Queensboro. Photo: Kisha Bari/González-Rojas campaign.

Politics

González-Rojas picks up high-profile endorsements after officially launching campaign for Ramos’ Senate seat

By Shane O’Brien

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards released a 2025 Queens Community Board Demographic Report on Tuesday, July 13.

Politics

BP Richards appoints record number of new community board members in 2025 report

By Athena Dawson

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Rise Light & Power representatives, city officials and public advocates launch the Reimagine Ravenswood Neighborhood Plan on Thursday, July 17.

Politics

BP Richards, city officials launch ‘historic’ community-driven ‘Reimagine Ravenswood’ plan

By Shane O’Brien

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Flushing

BP Richards, elected officials celebrate reopening of Flushing Library auditorium

By Athena Dawson

queens borough hall

News

Queens Borough Hall gets ADA-accessible plaza as part of $6.25M renovation

By Athena Dawson

Big Beautiful Bill

Politics

Queens lawmakers condemn Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ as dangerous and unjust

By Shane O’Brien

southeast queens

News

Southeast Queens town hall delivers major updates on housing, safety and transit

By Athena Dawson

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