Dec. 6, 2024 By Athena Dawson Three Queens council members have partnered to bring cold weather essentials for veterans in the borough. Council Members Robert Holden, Vickie Paladino and Joann Ariola have partnered with local organizations to launch a Veterans Winter Drive for homeless veterans at Borden Avenue Veterans Residence. From now until Dec. 16,…
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Holden calls out Mayor Adams—will he reopen ICE office on Rikers Island and tackle migrant crime?
Dec. 6, 2024 By Bill Parry One day after Mayor Eric Adams expressed his willingness to collaborate with the incoming Trump administration on addressing the migrant crisis and signaled a readiness to meet with former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) head Tom Homan, Council Member Robert Holden called on the mayor to reopen…
City of yes for housing faces fierce pushback in Queens ahead of vote
Nov. 27, 2024 By Athena Dawson As the City Council’s voting deadline on the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity steadily approaches, residents, civic groups, and local elected officials throughout Queens have voiced their stance on the monumental rezoning proposal. The City Council is expected to hold a final vote on Dec. 5 regarding…
Holden and Ariola denounce ‘City of Yes’ zoning plan ahead of critical Council vote
Nov. 25, 2024 By Colum Motherway Council Members Robert Holden and Joann Ariola have issued strong statements opposing the progression of Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial ‘City of Yes’ zoning reform plan through the City Council. The plan, which underwent slight modifications to strike a final deal with the council, includes a $5 billion commitment…
Council Member Joann Ariola introduces legislation to establish Innocent 11 Remembrance Day in NYC
Oct. 16, 2024 By Athena Dawson Council Member Joann Ariola(D-32) introduced legislation to officially designate March 14th as Innocent 11 Remembrance Day during the October 10th City Council Meeting. The remembrance day, designated for the City of New York, would commemorate 11 Italian men killed during a mass lynching in New Orleans in 1891. …
Queens pols call on Adams to resign, others stay quiet after historic corruption charges
Sep. 26, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan After Eric Adams became the first sitting mayor to be indicted with federal crimes on Wednesday evening, Queens elected officials from all ranks called for his resignation. From city council members to Albany representatives and one notable congresswoman, officials added to existing calls for Adams to step down…
Council Member Joann Ariola secures $31 Million for Queens District 32 in NYC budget
Jul. 10, 2024 By Anthony Medina Queens City Council Member Joann Ariola, representing City Council District 32 residents, has secured $31 million in funding as part of the recently approved New York City Council budget for fiscal year 2025. The councilwoman steered millions of dollars to help maintain vital services and organizations this year in…
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