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Council Member Ariola champions arts education with student performances in District 32

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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…

Council Member Joann Ariola hosts ‘Hero Story Time Beach Party’ for kids with veterans and first responders

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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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Council Member Joann Ariola secures $31 Million for Queens District 32 in NYC budget

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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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MTA, NYPD crack down on cars with ghost plates in sweep at Rockaway toll crossings

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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.

Mayor Adams signs legislation to boost safety for FDNY EMTs and Paramedics with new body armor and self defense training

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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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Arsenal of ghost guns and thousands of rounds seized during Rockaway Park raid: DA

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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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