Jul. 10, 2024 By Anthony Medina Queens City Council Member Joann Ariola, representing City Council District 32 residents, has secured $31 million in funding as part of the recently approved New York City Council budget for fiscal year 2025. The councilwoman steered millions of dollars to help maintain vital services and organizations this year in…
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Apr. 9, 2024 By Anthony Medina The American Softball League, a non-profit organization dedicated to giving individuals with developmental disabilities a chance to live their lives to the fullest, welcomed dozens of families and caretakers on its opening day at Vito Locascio Field, in Ozone Park, on Saturday, April 8. Organizers at the opening day…
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Mar. 29, 2024 By Anthony Medina Mayor Eric Adams and dozens of city agency representatives addressed several local concerns at a community event held in Woodhaven earlier this week. The Mayor, who hosted the meeting, spoke to an audience of over 200 residents inside the Woodhaven Manor, located at 96-01 Jamaica Ave, on Wednesday, March…
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Mar. 15, 2024 By Anthony Medina Authorities seized hundreds of untaxed cigarettes and nearly 40 pounds of marijuana products on Thursday, March 14, during a nighttime bust of a convenience store located next to the Ozone Park district office of Council Member Joann Ariola. The raid of the 93-08 101st Ave. store stemmed from a…
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Mar. 9, 2024 By Anthony Medina Council Member Joann Ariola is staying true to her promise in keeping her district clean. With the help of the New York City Department of Sanitation, another series of illegal graffiti clean-ups this took place this week. Ariola, who represents District 32 in the city council, spearheaded a graffiti clean-up effort with DSNY on Monday, March 4, that removed unwanted graffiti from six businesses along Atlantic Avenue in Ozone Park. The council member says the importance of keeping areas in her district clear of unwanted graffiti helps give residents a sense of pride to…
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