Jan. 31, 2025 By Colum Motherway Jonathan Rinaldi, a City Council candidate for Queens’ District 30, is running on a platform of transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption, vowing to shake up the political establishment. Positioning himself as an outsider, he emphasizes his commitment to fighting overdevelopment and special interest influence while amplifying residents’ voices on…
Jan. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien New York officials and organizations have hit out at reports that the Trump Administration is considering a move to halt the congestion pricing toll for motorists entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. The New York Times reported Thursday afternoon that the Department of Transportation is considering a move…
Jan. 24, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden has condemned a troubling rise in harassment, shoplifting, and anti-Asian hate incidents targeting Mr. Wish, a popular bubble tea shop in Ridgewood. A group of teenagers has allegedly been terrorizing the business, shouting racial slurs, using profanity, and stealing items, according to Holden’s office.…
Dec. 27, 2024 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden has commended ICE for their arrest of a child sex offender in New York City but also expressed his disappointment with sanctuary city policies. On Dec. 17, Raymond Rojas Basilio, a previously removed citizen of Mexico convicted of forcibly touching a child, was arrested…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Several Queens politicians issued statements following the acquittal of Daniel Penny Monday, with comments from the likes of Astoria Council Member Tiffany Cabán generating enormous controversy. Cabán, in the wake of Penny being found not guilty in the May 2023 chokehold death of Jordan Neely, posted a statement…
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,…
Dec. 4, 2024 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden has reiterated his opposition to the proposed City of Yes zoning plan and heavily criticized the City Planning Commission (CPC) for their involvement. On Thursday, Nov. 21, Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial reform plan progressed through the City Council after the CPC approved slight modifications. …
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…
Nov. 27, 2024 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden recently called for increased NYPD presence in parks across District 30, requesting an enforcement operation to address ongoing quality-of-life concerns. Holden held meetings with key NYPD officials, including Chief of Patrol John Chell, Chief of Transportation Philip Rivera, and Chief of Patrol Borough Queens…
Nov. 25, 2024 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden is calling on Mayor Eric Adams to demand the resignation of Judge Edward Daniels following the shooting of a police officer and an innocent bystander on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Judge Daniels, who was appointed to Criminal Court by the Mayor in April, is facing…