May. 22, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Joann Ariola continues to expand access to arts education across her district, with recent funding supporting live theatrical performances for students at schools in Howard Beach and Glendale. As part of her ongoing commitment to cultural enrichment, Ariola’s office funded two school-based productions this May through…
The City Council’s Republican conference is set to vote Tuesday on a new minority leader after the position’s current occupant, Staten Island’s Joe Borelli, announced over the weekend he will be stepping down on Jan. 31 to become a lobbyist. The contentious race for who will lead the six-member conference next is between Borelli’s…
Oct. 16, 2024 By Athena Dawson The NYPD has confirmed that a local veterinary hospital euthanized an injured 8-year-old pit bull last night after it was found abandoned in Glendale earlier that day, suffering from advanced Stage 4 mammary cancer. The dog, which caregivers called Star, was found tied to a tree with severe…
Oct. 3, 2024 By Athena Dawson The office of Council Member Joann Ariola (D-32) recently completed its first pet supply drive, collecting a substantial amount of dog food from generous constituents. The donations were given to Zion’s Mission Animal Rescue during the Bark in the Park event in Broad Channel on September 22. Council…
Jul. 10, 2024 By Athena Dawson Council Member Joann Ariola (D-32) hosted a “Hero Story Time Beach Party” on Sunday, July 7, bringing together veterans, first responders and local kids for an engaging storytelling event at Beach 137th Street in Far Rockaway. The event aimed to teach youngsters about the virtues of bravery, heroism and…
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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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May. 15, 2024 By Bill Parry
MTA Bridges and Tunnels, the NYPD and regional law enforcement partners announced the results of their 11th interagency task force operation, focused mainly on the crossing to the Rockaways, to remove ghost vehicles and crack down on persistent toll violators.
May. 7, 2024 By Anthony Medina Mayor Eric Adams signed two pieces of legislation this month that will provide self-defense training and body armor to Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics in the FDNY. Council Members Joann Ariola, who represents central and south Queens neighborhoods, and Joe Borelli, who represents Staten Island south, sponsored the…
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May. 1, 2024 By Bill Parry
NYC Parks recently began removing abandoned boats from the waters off City Island in the Bronx under the auspices of its new Office of Marine Debris Removal and Vessel Surrendering, which opened in Brooklyn on Apr. 15.
Apr. 19, 2024 By Bill Parry A Rockaway Park man was criminally charged with a slew of crimes after an arsenal of more than 30 firearms, including ghost guns and assault weapons, was uncovered along with thousands of rounds of ammunition and other weapons-related paraphernalia were seized during a raid at his home on Beach…
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