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Queens Borough President outlines sweeping investments across Queens in State of the Borough address

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Apr. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. delivered his third annual State of the Borough address at Queens Theatre on Friday, April 25, outlining his administration’s efforts over the past year across education, health, the environment, social services and economic development. Richards’ speech took a defiant tone against former…

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 »