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St. Pat’s for All Parade in Queens takes on political significance amid Trump policies

St. Pat's for All organizers and grand marshals march during the 2025 St. Pat's for All Parade. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud

Mar. 3, 2025 By sobrien March 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Thousands lined Skillman Avenue Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 26th annual St. Pat’s for All Parade in Sunnyside, with organizers stating that the 2025 parade took on increased significance following a slew of executive orders from President Donald Trump targeting DEI and the…

BP Donovan Richards hosts Northeast Queens town hall to address community concerns

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. hosted a Town Hall Meeting for Northeast Queens Borough on Your Block.

Mar. 3, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. hosted a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27, at Queensborough Community College in Bayside as part of his ongoing Borough Hall on Your Block initiative in Northeast Queens. The event brought together about 100 residents and a panel of over a…

‘This is another attack on New York’ — Queens democrats rally against Trump’s effort to kill congestion pricing

Congestion pricing will introduce tolls for motorists traveling south of 60th Street in Manhattan.

Feb. 19, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials across Queens have condemned President Donald Trump after the Trump Administration moved to end federal approval for congestion pricing Wednesday. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy informed Gov. Kathy Hochul in a letter that he would rescind the federal approval of the congestion pricing program, describing the…

Thomas P. Noonan Community-Based Outpatient Clinic opens in Ridgewood, offering comprehensive care to veterans

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Feb. 10, 2025 By Colum Motherway A new chapter in veteran healthcare was unveiled on Monday, Feb. 10, as the Thomas P. Noonan Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) celebrated its grand opening in Ridgewood.  This state-of-the-art medical facility, located at 50-05 Metropolitan Ave. in Ridgewood, is dedicated to providing veterans with comprehensive healthcare services and was…

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Feb. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Make the Road New York (MRNY) officially opened its new 24,000-square-foot community center in Corona on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The center, located at 104-15 Roosevelt Ave., has been years in the making and now serves as a permanent space for immigrant New Yorkers, providing vital resources and community…

Resorts World NYC unveils Experience Center, showcasing $5 billion casino redevelopment vision

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Jan. 24, 2025 By Athena Dawson Resorts World New York City (RWNYC)  unveiled its plans for the future of gaming in Queens at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Jan 23.  The ceremony at the RWNYC grand lobby unveiled the Experience Center, an innovative pavilion designed to showcase its transformative $5 billion redevelopment vision.  Dozens…

Queens officials condemn Trump’s first day in office and sweeping executive orders

Jan. 21, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien  Elected officials in Queens have sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s first day in office, condemning the flurry of executive orders he signed immediately after his inauguration. The sweeping directives, many of which target immigration, environmental policy, and social issues, have sparked outrage from the… Read more »