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Post Office in Jackson Heights finally getting ADA ramp after years of advocacy

Jun. 11, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 11, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Construction has begun on a long-awaited accessibility ramp at the Jackson Heights Post Office, giving individuals with disabilities, families with strollers and others equal access to the facility’s main entrance for the first time in its history. The federally operated post office,…

González-Rojas calls Trump a ‘fascist’ over federal response to anti-ICE demonstrations

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Jun. 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas is condemning President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard and Marine Corps to Los Angeles, calling him a “fascist” and describing the move as a response to growing public outrage over his administration’s immigration policies. González-Rojas said the ongoing anti-ICE protests in Los…

Queens and Elmhurst hospitals earn Baby-Friendly redesignation for maternal, infant care

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens and NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst have once again been recognized as “Baby-Friendly” hospitals, a global designation that honors excellence in maternity care, breastfeeding support and maternal-infant health practices. Awarded by Baby-Friendly USA in May, the redesignation reaffirms both hospitals’ adherence to the World Health…

Rozic and Stavisky pass bill to combat antisemitism on college campuses

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson Two Queens lawmakers have passed landmark legislation aimed at protecting college students from discrimination and harassment on campus, particularly in response to rising incidents of antisemitism. Assembly Member Nily Rozic and State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky announced the unanimous, bipartisan passage of their bill (A5448B/S4559B) on Monday, June…

Pride blooms at Queens Botanical Garden with film screening, live performances

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello Pride Month is in full swing at the Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) this June, and the garden is featuring a lineup of fun events to celebrate Pride in style. Located at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing, QBG is collaborating with artists and performers within the LGBTQ community for…

Flushing intersection co-named for longtime community advocate Arthur O’Meally

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The corner of Union Street and 32nd Avenue in Flushing now bears the name “Arthur O’Meally Place” following a street co-naming ceremony on Saturday, May 31, honoring the late community advocate and longtime North Flushing resident. U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, State Senator John Liu and Council Member Sandra…

Elected officials highlight priorities, hear concerns at Bay Terrace community brunch

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Several local elected officials and civic leaders gathered on Saturday, June 7, for the Bay Terrace Community Alliance’s “Community Conversation and Saturday Brunch,” held at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center. The event gave constituents an opportunity to engage directly with policymakers, hear about recent legislative actions and raise…

Armed suspects impersonating Amazon workers invade Whitestone home, Paladino urges gun rights

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Bill Parry A family was held at gunpoint during a violent home invasion Monday morning in Whitestone, prompting Council Member Vickie Paladino to urge residents to arm themselves in order to protect their homes and families. According to police, two armed men posing as Amazon delivery workers forced their way…

Council Member Moya endorses Yanna Henriquez to succeed him in District 21

Jun. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Outgoing Council Member Francisco Moya has endorsed Yanna Henriquez for his soon-to-be vacant seat in Council District 21. Henriquez, a district leader for the Queens County Democratic Party and chief program officer at Dominico-American Society of Queens, is one of four candidates…