On to the next election: Who is running for office in Queens in …
Nov 13, 2024 · By Ryan Schwach Still trying to process last Tuesday’s election? Wondering how President-elect Donald Trump made such big gains in Queens? What was the deal with those ballot propositions? Well, read up quickly, because now it’s time to start looking toward 2025. Next year, every Queens City Council seat will be on the ticket – though only three seats will be open. There will also be a ...
Johnson wins race for Surrogate’s Court — Queens Daily Eagle
Nov 7, 2024 · Cassandra Johnson was elected by a wide margin to serve as the borough’s next Surrogate’s Court judge, a highly-regarded and sought after position atop one of the more powerful courts in the city.
Decades in the making, Southeast Queens’ 116th Precinct opens
Dec 19, 2024 · After a four-decade campaign filled with starts, stops, delays and broken promises, Southeast Queens residents celebrated on Wednesday the opening of the new 116th Precinct in Rosedale.
Mayor launches controversial crackdown on Roosevelt Ave
Oct 17, 2024 · Mayor Eric Adams, City Councilmember Francisco Moya, NYPD Interim Commissioner Tom Donlon and other officials announced a new plan to crackdown on issues on Roosevelt Avenue on Tuesday. Photo by Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Unit
City of Yes faces an uncertain path through Queens councilmembers
Oct 21, 2024 · By Ryan Schwach When Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial housing plan comes before the City Council for what is expected to be a marathon two-day hearing this week, it won’t get much of a warm reception from the delegation from Queens. Ahead of Monday’s hearings, a third of Queens’ councilmembers had already vowed to vote against the proposal known as the City of Yes for Housing ...
Third time’s a charm?: MTA unveils final redesigned Queens bus …
Dec 18, 2024 · For the third time in five years, the MTA said Tuesday that it has a final draft for a new Queens bus map.
City of Yes gets final ‘yes’ from City Council — Queens Daily Eagle
Dec 5, 2024 · The mayor’s sweeping and controversial plan to address the city’s housing crisis known as the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity cleared its final and highest hurdle on Thursday when it was approved by the New York City Council.
Borough prez gives stamp of approval to Cohen’s casino plan
Dec 17, 2024 · Queens Borough President Donovan Richards gave Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plan to bring a casino to Citi Field’s parking lot his stamp of approval on Monday, bringing Cohen one step closer to having the $8 billion plan approved at the city level.
JFK redevelopment reaches milestone — Queens Daily Eagle
Oct 2, 2024 · By Ryan Schwach Construction was topped off at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s $4.2 billion new Terminal 6 on Tuesday. The topping off of the terminal’s steel frame marks another milestone at the Queens airport, which is in the middle of an $18 billion redevelopment effort. “We're getting closer to completion of one of the largest transformations in our history,” Governor Kathy ...
Opening of new Queens precinct is delayed – again
Nov 8, 2024 · A new police precinct set to open in Southeast Queens has its first-ever commanding officer, but when he and his new cops will start patrolling remains a mystery as the project appears to be delayed once again.