donovan richards Archives – QNS

Kam Rai Thai serves guests at the fourth annual International Food Expo. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Corona

Hundreds attend annual International Food Expo at New York Hall of Science

By Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards speaks at the official announcement of a Queens Holocaust Memorial at Borough Hall on Tuesday. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Politics

BP Richards, Mayor Adams’ administration unveil plans for Queens Holocaust Memorial

By Shane O’Brien

Forest Hills Stadium will launch its third annual holiday toy drive with a bar crawl this Sunday.

Forest Hills Stadium to kick off annual holiday toy drive this Sunday

By Shane O’Brien

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Elmhurst

Queens Center mall to distribute 1,250 turkeys in Elmhurst

By Jessica Militello

Assembly Member Steven Raga celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at El Mariachi on Oct. 11. Photo via Steven Raga Facebook.

Politics

Raga celebrates Hispanic and Filipino heritage with two community events

By Shane O’Brien

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

City Council approves Jamaica Neighborhood Plan, ushering in up to 12,000 new homes

By Shane O’Brien

Long Island City Partnership president Laura Rothrock delivers welcoming remarks at 2023 LIC Summit at The Museum of the Moving Image.

Long Island City

11th annual LIC Summit to take place at Museum of the Moving Image this Wednesday

By Shane O’Brien

From left to right: State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, State Sen. Mike Gianaris, Gov. Kathy Hochul, Variety CEO Costa Constantinides, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards at Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Gov. Kathy Hochul.

News

Hochul announces $5 million in funding for Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens clubhouse

By Shane O’Brien

Hozier performs at Forest Hills Stadium during the 2024 concert season.

Politics

Residents sue city, NYPD for allegedly taking over private streets during Forest Hills Stadium concert season

By Shane O’Brien

Protesters voiced their concerns about the proposed Metropolitan Park development at Corona Plaza on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud.

Politics

More than 100 protest against CAC’s unanimous vote in favor of Metropolitan Park

By Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud

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

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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

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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

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News

Queens leaders rally in solidarity with immigrant communities amid TPS rollbacks

By Athena Dawson

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