donovan richards Archives – QNS

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Queens honors African American heritage with annual Kwanzaa celebration at Borough Hall

By Athena Dawson

Sunnyside Post

Sunnyside fire victims receive six-month housing extension after one year

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Groundbreaking marks start of massive $17.3M transformation for Arverne Library in the Rockaways

By Athena Dawson

Gov. Kathy Hochul meets shoppers in Queens Center mall Thursday. Photo: Kathy Hochul Flickr

Politics

Governor Hochul visits Queens Center Mall, talks cost of living and public safety

By Shane O’Brien

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Queens BP Donovan Richards recommends conditional approval of $8 billion Metropolitan Park proposal

By Shane O’Brien

32BJ union members at Gertz Plaza Mall Tuesday 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

From left to right: AM-elect Larinda Hooks, Korean American Family Service Center executive director Jeehae Fischer, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Gov. Kathy Hochul, AM Catalina Cruz, AM Jessica González-Rojas, CM Shekar Krishnan and AM Steven Raga at the launch of the Roosevelt Avenue fund Tuesday. Photo: Office of Jessica González-Rojas

Jackson Heights Post

A $1 million effort: Gov. Hochul and Queens officials work to curb crime and boost safety on Roosevelt Avenue

LIC Post

School Construction Authority breaks ground at 547-seat elementary school in Hunters Point South

DOT officials, elected officials and transportation advocates cut the ribbon for the Queens Boulevard Redesign. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Sunnyside Post

DOT announces completion of Queens Boulevard Redesign, celebrated as ‘Boulevard of Life’ transformation

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Politics

Queens leaders vow resistance, brace for ‘daunting battles’ after Trump election win

By Shane O’Brien

Sunnyside Post

Sunnyside Community Services celebrates 50 years with benefit, unveils new senior housing project

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News

QBP Richards announces two new appointments to Queens Public Library Board of Trustees

By QNS News Team

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News

Richmond Hill High School unveils $5 million culinary kitchen classroom to train future hospitality professionals

By Bill Parry

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People

Queens pols call on Adams to resign, others stay quiet after historic corruption charges

By Iryna Shkurhan

Jackson Heights Post

Elmhurst Hospital unveils upgraded Radiation Oncology Dept with $5.5M in funding from QBP Richards for advanced cancer treatments

Lauren Scruggs of Queens wins silver medal in fencing

Ozone Park

Ozone Park resident Lauren Scruggs wins fencing silver medal in Paris Olympics

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Jamaica

Borough President Richards reveals details of discussions with Hillcrest students following antisemitic protest

By Bill Parry

Queens Borough President Town Hall in Corona

Jackson Heights Post

Street vending, rising crime among topics discussed at BP Richards’ Corona town hall

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Jackson Heights Post

Queens BP Richards presents Parks Dept. with $1.05M check to revamp Travers Park basketball courts

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Jackson Heights Post

Queens BP Richards presents Elmhurst Hospital with $3M check to improve maternal, NICU services

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Queens Post

BP Richards bringing ‘Borough Hall on Your Block’ featuring week of public programming events to northwest Queens

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Jackson Heights Post

Unauthorized vendors and the battle for the streets of Corona

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Politics

Borough President Richards celebrates allocation of nearly $17 million to Queens parks and libraries in FY2023

By Michael Dorgan

Memorial Day parade in Queens features U.S. Navy members proudly waving the American flag

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Memorial Day | Queens parade pays special tribute to Vietnam vets while recognizing all who served

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