New York City Council Archives – QNS

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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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Divided support in Queens: City Council approves Mayor Adams’ ‘City of Yes’ plan despite opposition from half of Queens Council members

By Colum Motherway

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News

City Council passes bill shifting broker fee burden to landlords, sparking backlash from real estate industry and key critics

By Ethan Stark-Miller and QNS News Team

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LIC BID expansion approved, doubling coverage and bringing enhanced services to the neighborhood in 2025

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News

Council Member Williams introduces new legislation to safeguard families against predatory title practices

By Athena Dawson

Julie Won hosts a delegation from South Korea at City Hall on Monday.

Sunnyside Post

Council Member Julie Won hosts South Korean delegation at City Hall, talks economic and social policies

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Elmhurst

Korean War Veterans Armistice Day gains annual recognition in New York City Council

By Anthony Medina

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Politics

Queens real estate brokers voice opposition on broker fee legislation, cite risks of higher rents and scarce housing

By Ethan Marshall

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn council member introduces slate of bills to protect tenants after residential fires

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Several mental health bills to support veterans passed by City Council

By Iryna Shkurhan

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AMNY

No halt to Council election petitioning for now following suit over Queens district lines, judge rules

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AMNY

Council Speaker Adams wants to curb outdoor dining’s street structures

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News

NYC Parks completes Brookville Park’s new turf field ahead of schedule

By Bill Parry

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Gay City News

Queens councilmember goes on bigoted rant against drag story hour

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AMNY

Queens Councilwoman Adrienne Adams celebrates victory in speaker race

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PoliticsNY

City Council speaker candidates weigh in on parks and outdoor spaces

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Queens lawmakers host New York City Council Diwali celebration at Queens College

By Carlotta Mohamed

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PoliticsNY

Watch: Linda Lee, candidate for City Council District 23

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PoliticsNY with Skye: Behind the Curtain – Ep. 35 – James Reilly, candidate for City Council

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Politics

New York City passes landmark new protections for food delivery workers

By Claudia Irizarry Aponte and Josefa Velasquez, THE CITY

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Jackson Heights

City budget offers road to recovery in Queens neighborhoods most impacted during COVID-19 pandemic

By Bill Parry

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Glendale

Holden leads Ardila in District 30 City Council race

By Julia Moro

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AMNY

More than 1,200 preschoolers with disabilities left waiting for special education seat last year

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City Council passes Queens lawmaker’s bills that will protect homeowners

By Bill Parry

More from Around New York

A Waymo autonomous vehicle: Uber has partnered with the self-driving car company to offer driverless rides in cities like Austin, Phoenix, and soon Atlanta

Op-Ed | Waymo’s World: The Dawn of the Autonomous Vehicle Era in the Big Apple

People sit on the lawn of Washington Square Park after the 2025 NYC Pride March in New York City, June 29, 2025.

Report outlines New York State’s LGBTQ population and highlights disparities

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Schneps Podcasts

Dan Rattiner speaks with Angela Boyer-Stump, a real estate advisor and licensed sales associate with Sotheby’s International Realty – Episode 240

Swim Safety for Children with Disabilities: How the Right Lessons Can Save Lives

New York Family

Swim Safety for Children with Disabilities: How the Right Lessons Can Save Lives