Joann Ariola Archives – QNS

Nick the Ballonatic performs at the annual Columbus Day Italian Festival in Howard Beach. Image via office of Council Member Joann Ariola

Hundreds come out for annual Columbus Day Italian Festival in Howard Beach

By Shane O’Brien

Glendale students inside the BioBus mobile science lab at Dry Harbor Playground. Photo courtesy of Council Member Joann Ariola.

Glendale

CM Ariola brings BioBus mobile science lab to Glendale’s Dry Harbor Playground

By Shane O’Brien

NYC bins on 103rd Avenue. City Hall will soon be providing rebate checks to eligible households. Photo courtesy of Office of Council Member Joann Ariola.

Politics

City Hall to provide homeowners with automatic rebate checks for NYC Bins

By Shane O’Brien

Richards and Mamdani at Friday's endorsement event in Richmond Hill. Photo: Lloyd Mitchell.

Politics

BP Richards endorses Mamdani, draws mixed reaction from elected officials across Queens

By Shane O’Brien

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Ariola allocates $4.5M for transformation of Howard Beach’s Walter Ward Playground

By Athena Dawson

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Maspeth

Meng fights for $2M in federal funds to upgrade aging Maspeth firehouse

By Czarinna Andres

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Arts & Entertainment

Council Member Ariola champions arts education with student performances in District 32

By Colum Motherway

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Queens Public Library debuts mobile library in Breezy Point with weekly service

By Czarinna Andres

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Politics

Holden introduces bills targeting fire hydrant obstruction and rodeo animal abuse

By Colum Motherway

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News

Common Sense Caucus backs NYC retirees in Medicare Advantage legal fight

By Colum Motherway

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News

Community rallies to stop proposed lithium-ion battery storage site in Middle Village

By Colum Motherway

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People

Photos: DA Melinda Katz honors Queens leaders at Women’s History Month celebration

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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Politics

District 30 candidate Alicia Vaichunas secures key endorsements at sold-out fundraiser

By Colum Motherway

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Politics

Joann Ariola rises to Minority Leader in NYC Council after contested vote, appoints Vickie Paladino as Minority Whip

By Colum Motherway

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Politics

Ariola fights for Queens representation in GOP leadership amid disputed City Council vote

By Athena Dawson

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What you need to know about the 17-week A train shutdown hitting Rockaway

By Athena Dawson

Queens DA Katz and CM Ariola address crime, quality of life at CB10 meeting

By Athena Dawson

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New laws require DOT to consult FDNY and notify council on roadway closures and parking changes

By Athena Dawson

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News

Council Members Holden, Ariola and Paladino team up to host winter essentials drive for homeless veterans

By Athena Dawson

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Politics

Holden calls out Mayor Adams—will he reopen ICE office on Rikers Island and tackle migrant crime?

By Bill Parry

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Ozone Park

Council Member Joann Ariola hosts pet supply drive for animal shelters in need

By Athena Dawson

News

City of yes for housing faces fierce pushback in Queens ahead of vote

By Athena Dawson

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Ridgewood

Holden and Ariola denounce ‘City of Yes’ zoning plan ahead of critical Council vote

By Colum Motherway

Budget Director Ciara Donley presents check on CM Ariola’s behalf

News

Council Member Ariola announces $8.7M for Ozone Park school renovations and playground upgrade

By Athena Dawson

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