Urban Upbound Archives – QNS

Astoria

Cabán’s R.E.C.E.I.P.T.S. Act clears City Council, streamlines public benefits process

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Politics

State Sen. Gonzalez lauds budget for cost-of-living measures but says bold action is still needed

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Maspeth

Assembly Member Steven Raga partners with Urban Upbound for free tax prep in Maspeth

By Colum Motherway

Mayor Eric Adams

AMNY

NYC’s enhanced tax credit program put $280 million back in low-income families’ pockets: Mayor Adams

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Long Island City

LIC Springs! street festival returns to Vernon Boulevard Saturday

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Jackson Heights

Dozens gather at Jackson Heights rally calling on Ramos to support Metropolitan Park

Long Island City

Rap legend Nas honored with mural in Queensbridge for ‘Illmatic’s 30th Anniversary

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Corona

Senators Schumer and Gillibrand announce over $8M in federal funding for Queens projects

By Czarinna Andres

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Astoria

Champlain Hudson Power Express, Zone 126 expands free laundry services to western Queens families in need

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Astoria

Man sought for in break in at Urban Upbound headquarters near Queensbridge Houses last month: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Astoria

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New electric Citi Bike fleet launches at Astoria Houses with 15-day free trial

By Julia Moro

Innovation QNS

Astoria

Astoria activists rally against proposed $2 billion Innovation QNS high-rise development

By Julia Moro

Astoria

Urban Upbound brings new jobs program to Queensbridge Houses

By Julia Moro

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Astoria

Queens senator recognizes local efforts to help food-insecure areas during the pandemic

By Julia Moro

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Long Island City

During Queensbridge visit, Schumer calls on White House to double investments in public housing

By Bill Parry

Pastor Young, young volunteer Arlington, Councilman Moya and Speaker Johnson

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Queens councilman honors those lost during COVID-19, works to combat hunger in underserved communities

By Bill Parry

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Astoria

Western Queens community leaders support plan to turn Big Allis into renewable energy hub

By Bill Parry

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Astoria

Western Queens NYCHA leaders warn of dangers of proposed ban on flame retardants

By Bill Parry

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Astoria

Two Queens community development nonprofits awarded Small Business Services grants

By Angélica Acevedo

NY:“Intergenerational Wealth Program” Provides Over Two-Dozen NYC High-Risk Youth from Queensbridge Public Houses Bank Accounts

‘Intergenerational Wealth Program’ launches to help Queensbridge youth open first bank accounts

By Angélica Acevedo

Long Island City

Community Board 2 approves mixed-use development led by Titan Machine and RXR Realty in Long Island City

By Angélica Acevedo

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Astoria

Astoria resident named Building Skills New York’s Queens construction worker of the month

By Bill Parry

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Astoria

Rally and City Council hearing focuses on Brooklyn-Queens Connector streetcar project

By Mark Hallum

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Long Island City

‘More than a travesty’: Community wants Long Island City adult nightclub closed after prostitution bust

By Angela Matua

More from Around New York

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‘Night in West Texas’: Underwhelming story of a priest’s death and a wrongful conviction

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Schneps Podcasts

Dan Rattiner speaks with Rue Matthiessen, an East End–based writer – Episode 258

19 Unique Holiday Ages 0 to 8+ Toys (they will actually want)

New York Family

19 Holiday Toys Ages 0-8+ to Gift