Tag: nantasha-williams

Council passes tree care legislation to clarify pruning and removal procedures

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Apr. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson Environmentally focused legislation led by Southeast Queens Council Member Nantasha Williams was recently approved by the New York City Council, aiming to make tree care services more transparent and accessible to residents. On Thursday, April 10, the Council passed Intro. 800 and Intro. 978, two bills sponsored by…

Southeast Queens officials demand inclusion in NYC’s Overnight Truck Parking Pilot program

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Mar. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson Southeast Queens elected officials are slamming the NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) for not including the area in a recently launched commercial truck parking pilot program.   Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers and Nantasha Williams held a joint press conference on Thursday off Rockaway Blvd and 144th Terrace, rallying…

CM Williams pushes for DOI oversight of FDNY amid discrimination concerns

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Feb. 19, 2025 By Athena Dawson Southeast Queens Council Member Nantasha Williams has introduced new legislation requiring the New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) to investigate the FDNY’s compliance with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.  Williams introduced Intro 1197-2025 during the Feb. 13 Stated Meeting of the City Council. The bill mandates the…

Council Member Nantasha Williams pushes for Downtown Jamaica Neighborhood task force

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Feb. 18, 2025 By Athena Dawson Southeast Queens City Council Member Nantasha Williams is calling on Mayor Adams’ office to support the establishment of a Downtown Jamaica Neighborhood Task Force. Williams sent a letter to the Mayor’s office last week asking for his leadership in developing the task force to address persistent quality-of-life issues…

City of yes for housing faces fierce pushback in Queens ahead of vote

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Nov. 27, 2024 By Athena Dawson As the City Council’s voting deadline on the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity steadily approaches, residents, civic groups, and local elected officials throughout Queens have voiced their stance on the monumental rezoning proposal.  The City Council is expected to hold a final vote on Dec. 5 regarding…