Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Archives – Page 3 of 15 – QNS

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News

Community honors legacy of late Paul Vallone at Whitestone Christmas tree lighting

By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team

32BJ union members at Gertz Plaza Mall in November protesting against a decision to slash wages and cut benefits for cleaners. Photo: BJ32

Politics

Cleaners and security staff protest wage cuts and benefit losses at Gertz Plaza Mall in Jamaica

By Shane O’Brien

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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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Elmhurst

Queens Center and The Shops at Atlas Park partner with local leaders to distribute turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving

By Ethan Marshall

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NYC School Construction Authority announces 700-seat annex to ease overcrowding at Forest Hills High School

QNS News Team

School Construction Authority breaks ground at 547-seat elementary school in Hunters Point South

News

Veterans and families honored at Veterans Day Celebration at Queens Borough Hall

By Athena Dawson

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Flushing

Hometown Heroes Return: MediSys health workers honored for relief efforts following Hurricane Helene

Athena Dawson

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Bayside

Late Council Member Paul Vallone honored with Flushing street and Bayside school co-naming

By Iryna Shkurhan

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People

Queens leaders gather to commemorate first anniversary of Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel

By Ethan Marshall and Paul Frangipane

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Con Edison breaks ground on $1.2 billion clean energy project in Southeast Queens

By Athena Dawson

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St. Albans

Queens BP Donovan Richards, MSG and Knicks legend John Starks kick off back-to-school with basketball clinic and backpack giveaway

By Athena Dawson

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Community Service

Queens BP Donovan Richards offers conditional support for Mayor’s ‘City of Yes’ housing plan

By Shane O’Brien

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Queens BP Donovan Richards advocates for enhanced swim safety measures following tragic drownings in Far Rockaway

By Athena Dawson

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Sunnyside

BP secures new temporary housing agreements for Sunnyside families displaced by 5-alarm fire in December

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Kids & Education

LaGuardia Community College celebrates Class of 2024 at 52nd commencement

By Ethan Marshall

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Jamaica

Downtown Jamaica Partnership BID hosts annual meeting, shares past and future projects for Jamaica

By Athena Dawson

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Corona

Historic Tide Gate Bridge in Flushing Meadows Corona Park to get a $41 million upgrade

By Czarinna Andres

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Whitestone

Mayor announces new 9/11 memorial will be built in Whitestone to honor fallen service members from Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts

By Bill Parry

city

QBP Richards, advocates rally to demand Mayor Adams restore funding to City’s libraries

By Gabriele Holtermann

Queens Borough President endorses Johanna Carmona for the 37th Assembly District race

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Corona

Arts and culture celebration ‘Queens Rising’ launches calendar of events for June

By Iryna Shkurhan

Long Island City

Queens to launch new Diversity Tech Hub in Long Island City

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Corona

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards delivers ‘State of the Borough’ address, focuses on green energy projects, hydroponics labs and affordable housing

By Athena Dawson

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Brooklyn subway platform where two women were assaulted

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The Rainbow Flag and American Flag at the Stonewall National Monument on Feb. 13.

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Assemblyman Steve Stern

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Shot of an old ship in New York Harbor, depicting the NYC Revolutionary Trail.

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