Jun. 18, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan While many seats in New York’s primary election this June are uncontested, three State Assembly races in Queens could alter the borough’s representation in Albany. Both one-term and long-term incumbents are facing fresh challengers who are hoping to snag the seat and address issues such as housing, public safety,…
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Jun. 13, 2024 By Anthony Medina Grab your brooms! The Middle Village Property Owners and Residents Association is teaming up with Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi and Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. for a Metropolitan Avenue street clean-up this month. Dozens of volunteers at the crucial clean-up effort are expected to meet on Friday, June 28, on…
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Jun. 13, 2024 By Anthony Medina A noise tax on non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights in New York City could allow residents to rest easier in the self-proclaimed city that never sleeps. New York State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., who represents neighborhoods in District 15, including Middle Village and Woodhaven, has received approval from…
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Jun. 13, 2024 By Anthony Medina New York State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. has heralded another significant milestone in the sports gambling industry as his introduced legislation to authorize 1% of mobile sports tax revenue for gambling addiction services passed in Albany this month. The New York State Senate approval of Addabbo’s sponsored bill,…
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Jun. 12, 2024 By Czarinna Andres and Anthony Medina Two candidate forums were recently held for candidates vying for the New York State Assembly District 37 seat. The Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association held its candidate forum on Thursday, June 6, in Ridgewood. Days later, on Tuesday, June 11, the Western Queens Independent Democratic…
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Jun. 12, 2024 By Anthony Medina Council Member Robert Holden is proposing a legislative package that includes an exemption for veterans from congestion pricing. The proposal, which aims to address critical transportation and public safety issues, is expected to be considered by the city council this month. The Queens councilman, who represents District 30, which…
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Jun. 11, 2024 By Anthony Medina The Common Sense Caucus, a group of city council members focused on safety and essential services, has introduced the legislation Intro 945, aimed at repealing the statutes that designate New York City as a sanctuary city. The push from the city council group to revoke sanctuary policies comes at…
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Jun. 10, 2024 By Anthony Medina The New York City Sheriff’s Department shuttered ten illegal smoke shops within Councilwoman Joann Ariola’s district last month, according to exclusive information shared by her office. Ariola, who represents neighborhoods in south and central Queens, such as Howard Beach and Glendale, has remained a staunch proponent of further restrictions…
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Jun. 5, 2024 By Anthony Medina A Ridgewood Yoga studio is helping residents take a much-needed break from the fast-paced hustle and bustle of city life by making the practice of Yoga accessible to all who visit. Everyone Yoga, which opened its doors last year at 922 Onderdonk Ave., has made Ridgewood its home. The…
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Jun. 4, 2024 By Anthony Medina Queens Community Board 5 — which represents Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village and Glendale — will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, June 12. A presentation on a planned cleanup of the Newtown Creek Superfund site was scheduled for June 12, but will take place instead on June 10. Newtown Creek is a tidal arm of the…
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