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Broad Channel joins NYC’s Regional Slow Zones as DOT reduces speed limits to 20 MPH

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Mar. 20, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) is expanding its Regional Slow Zones initiative to Queens, reducing speed limits to 20 miles per hour in Broad Channel as part of a broader citywide effort to enhance traffic safety. The move follows the passage of Sammy’s Law,…

Protesters in Queens demand action on rising energy bills, urge Senate to pass Bucks for Boilers Act

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Mar. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Protesters in Queens gathered outside Con Edison’s office in Jamaica on Thursday, March 6, demanding state lawmakers address skyrocketing utility costs and climate change by including the Bucks for Boilers Act in the state Senate’s one-house budget. The demonstration, led by New York Communities for Change (NYCC) and…

Senator James Sanders Jr. applauds new consumer protection laws signed by Gov. Hochul

Dec. 2, 2024 By Colum Motherway NYS Senator James Sanders Jr. praised Gov. Kathy Hochul after she signed two important consumer protection bills he sponsored into law. Sanders believes these bills will enhance transparency and protect New York consumers’ health, safety, and financial security. The first bill, S.8880, addresses a critical issue affecting over-the-counter…

Senator James Sanders Jr. holds forum to promote MWBE growth and address business disparities in Southeast Queens

Nov. 27, 2024 By Colum Motherway Senator James Sanders Jr. brought together a diverse group of entrepreneurs, community leaders, and government officials to participate in a business-focused event on Saturday, Nov. 23. The ‘Business Comes to Queens’ event featured a strong panel of business leaders discussing the findings of the recent disparity study and…

Sanders to host community meeting on flooding issues in Far Rockaway Thursday

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Jan. 31, 2024 By Rachel Butler State Senator James Sanders Jr., representing Far Rockaway and its neighboring areas, will host a public community meeting at Goldie Maple Academy on Thursday, Feb. 1st, to address the persistent flooding challenges in the region and explore viable solutions. The meeting, set to start at 6:30 p.m., to be…
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