Julie Won Archives – QNS

Bronstein tenants Sonu Kumari and Yvette Janis-Allen speak at a rally outside 42-09 47th Ave. to demand repairs in the building. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Politics

Tenants rally at Sunnyside building to demand repairs from Bronstein real estate firm

By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Julie Won speaks at a press conference celebrating the passage of the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan on the steps of City Hall Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Politics

Queens Council Member Julie Won announces run for New York’s 7th Congressional District

By Shane O’Brien

President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal funds to states home to local governments with sanctuary city policies. Official White House photo.

Politics

Elected officials in Queens slam Trump over threats to withhold federal funds for sanctuary cities

By Shane O’Brien

Won distributes toys at an event at Ravenswood Houses on Friday. Photo courtesy of office of Council Member Julie Won.

Politics

Won, community groups distribute more than 1,000 toys to D26 children, with 2 giveaways remaining

By Shane O’Brien

Amazon workers and Teamsters representatives rally at DBK1 in Woodside. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Woodside

Amazon workers and Teamsters rally at Woodside warehouse for union recognition

By Shane O’Brien

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CM Won, community groups distribute more than 2,000 turkeys to NYCHA residents

By Shane O’Brien

Woodside on the Move will distribute roughly 600 turkeys to local residents across two separate drives this week.

Woodside

Woodside on the Move hosting two Thanksgiving turkey drives this week

By Shane O’Brien

Bronstein tenants and activists rallied in Sunnyside on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Bronstein Tenant Union.

Sunnyside

Tenants rally in Sunnyside against Bronstein over alleged harassment, delays to repairs

By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Julie Won speaks at a press conference celebrating the passage of the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan on the steps of City Hall Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Long Island City

City Council approves OneLIC Neighborhood Plan

By Shane O’Brien

Individuals sign up to the Fortune Society's new weekly food distribution program in Long Island City. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Long Island City

With SNAP cuts looming, LIC-based Fortune Society offers hope to underserved residents struggling with food insecurity

By Shane O’Brien

Jackson Avenue near Queens Plaza, the focus of LICP's new mobility study. Photo via Google Street View.

LIC Partnership launches new mobility study to improve pedestrian safety at Queens Plaza

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

CM Won to hold rally calling on Con Edison to honor commitment to creating continuous LIC waterfront

By Shane O’Brien

Protesters rallied against the OneLIC Plan at the Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement on Thursday. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Politics

Queensbridge residents rally against OneLIC Neighborhood Plan as Council vote approaches

By Shane O’Brien

Elected officials, community members and Café Shangrila owners at the ribbon-cutting for Sunnyside's new Himalayan restaurant. Photo: Shane O'Brien

New Himalayan fusion restaurant Café Shangrila celebrates grand opening on Queens Boulevard

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: Oleg Kleban; Dr. Molly Rosner; Dr. Stephen Petrus; Council Member Lincoln Restler; Council Member Julie Won; Dr. Richard Lieberman; President Kenneth Adams; Jennifer Jensen; Andrew Tripp; Assembly Member Claire Valdez; Riley Owens; Molly Jacobson; Nathaly Pozo; and Gretchen Aguiar at a ribbon-cutting for the renovated LaGuardia and Wagner archives. Photo courtesy of LaGuardia Community College.

News

LaGuardia Community College cuts ribbon on new and improved archives

By Shane O’Brien

DOT representatives, elected officials and community leaders cut the ribbon at the new 29th Street Plaza on Monday. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

News

DOT, LaGuardia Community College cuts ribbon at 29th Street Plaza in LIC

By Shane O’Brien

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

Council Member Julie Won speaks during Wednesday's Council hearing on the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan. Photo: Emil Cohen/NYC Council Flickr.

Politics

CM Julie Won vows to vote against OneLIC Neighborhood Plan if neighborhood priorities are not included

By Shane O’Brien

The annual gala will allow Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to continue its work maintaining Long Island City's two waterfront parks. (Photos courtesy of HPPC)

News

Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to host second annual waterfront gala

By Shane O’Brien

Nick Nyhan hosted an inaugural Flood Solutions Fair in Gowanus in January. Photo courtesy of the City Sponge.

News

Flood Solutions Fair to take place in Sunnyside this Saturday

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

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Politics

City Planning Commission votes in favor of OneLIC Neighborhood Plan

By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Julie Won participates in a neighborhood walkthrough after reportedly receiving multiple complaints of rat infestations linked to a Phipps development in Sunnyside.

Sunnyside

Developer refutes claims of rat infestation at Phipps development in Sunnyside

By Shane O’Brien

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