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Op-Ed | Four years after Hurricane Ida, Queens deserves real climate resilience

By Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas

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A world of orchids: Queens Botanical Garden honors Taiwanese culture and art

By Jessica Militello

Queens lawmakers present the Queens Museum with a check for $8.5 million. Photo Ramy Mahmoud/QNS

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State lawmakers announce $8.5 million in funding for Queens Museum’s new children’s museum

By Shane O’Brien

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East Elmhurst residents rally against planned youth mental health center, warn ‘this is only the beginning’

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

González-Rojas bill eliminates out-of-pocket costs for asthma inhalers

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

González-Rojas calls Trump a ‘fascist’ over federal response to anti-ICE demonstrations

By Shane O’Brien

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Queens Borough Hall hosts vibrant Pride Month kickoff with community voices and calls for unity

By Athena Dawson

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Advocates push for speed limiter law as Queens drivers rack up hundreds of school zone tickets

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Lexington School for the Deaf narrowly falls to NYS lawmakers in annual basketball classic

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State Assembly overwhelmingly passes parkland alienation bill necessary for Metropolitan Park

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

González-Rojas heralds inclusion of universal school meals in historic state budget win

By Shane O’Brien

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Assembly Member González-Rojas, advocates push for gender equity funding in New York budget

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NYCHA Woodside Houses gets pedestrian safety upgrades with new sidewalks and ramps

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St. Pat’s for All Parade in Queens takes on political significance amid Trump policies

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Jackson Heights

González-Rojas joins lawmakers and anti-hunger groups to call on Albany to address food insecurity

Congestion pricing will introduce tolls for motorists traveling south of 60th Street in Manhattan.

News

‘This is another attack on New York’ — Queens democrats rally against Trump’s effort to kill congestion pricing

By Shane O’Brien

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Jackson Heights

González-Rojas, advocates push for SNAP fraud protections, EBT chip cards

Mayor Eric Adams speaking to the media at City Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Politics

Queens officials slam Mayor Adams over ICE memo, call it violation of sanctuary laws

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

Queens officials slam Trump’s federal funding freeze, call it ‘illegal and reckless’

By Shane O’Brien

Jackson Heights

Social workers rally in Albany to back González-Rojas’ Social Work Workforce Act

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Jackson Heights

González-Rojas to lead State Assembly’s Task Force on Women’s Issues amid bold new agenda

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Jackson Heights

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

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Jackson Heights

New York state passes González-Rojas bill to provide continuous healthcare coverage for children under six

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New York state passes González-Rojas bill to provide continuous healthcare coverage for children under six

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Trial opens for governors’ aide accused of taking payment to serve Chinese government

High school students prepare a memorial display in Washington Square Park on Nov. 20 for Transgender Day of Remembrance.

10 Transgender Day of Remembrance events in NYC

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