Teamsters and Allies Rally After Amazon Fires Workers in Queens
BY SARAH O’CONNELL Gathering at the edge of the Amazon property line in Maspeth, Queens, Teamsters and community members rallied on September 8th to demand …[read more]
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Abandoned Lot Takes Shape in Laurelton, Queens
BY T’NEIL GOODEN The Eastern Queens Alliance (EQA), a coalition that addresses conflicts around community sustainability, partnered with Con Edison over the summer to make …[read more]
Two Progressives From Queens are Running For Mayor In 2025. This May Be An Uphill Battle In More Ways Than One.
By SAMUEL MORTEL New York City has not had a single mayor– at least since consolidation in 1898– to come from Queens. For over …[read more]
The Art of Gentrification: the Link Between Public Art and Rising Rent
BY: AMIRA TURNER For some New York City residents, new murals popping up are simply fresh new pieces of art to brighten a neighborhood, …[read more]
NYC and MTA Officials Still Determined To Push Forward With Interborough Express
By SAMUEL MORTEL New York City transportation is in a painful period. Since the end of the Cuomo-De Blasio era, there’s been no shortage of …[read more]
City Of Yes Proposal Just the Latest In Eric Adams’ Plan for Massive Changes to Jamaica.
BY SAMUEL MORTEL Jamaica is an interesting pocket of Queens. There’s something about the neighborhood that feels somewhat self-contained as an area with 80,000 …[read more]
Department of Transportation Hosts Greenways Workshop in Queens Oct. 17
By Angelina Banek Greenways are public car-free public roadways that provide a safe way for people to walk and bike without competing with car …[read more]
Community Seeks More Representation With Interborough Express Line Planning
BY KIM GILL The MTA is partnering with community boards to gain feedback from residents on the proposed Interborough Express Line (IBX). The line, …[read more]
Empowering Citizens: How New York Libraries are Shaping Informed Voters
BY:SAMANTHA LORISTON As election season approaches, the importance of voting is once again at the forefront of public discourse. On September 25, 2024, the New …[read more]
Local Food Vendors Speak Out Against Recent Police Harassment in Queens
BY IAN M. TORRES This past week, many local food vendors gathered at a rally in Corona to protest their right to sell and prepare …[read more]