Tag: southeast-queens-infrastructure

Southeast Queens residents rally against City of Yes rezoning, urge officials to vote no

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Nov. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson A group of Southeast Queens residents and civic leaders rallied together with a clear message for their elected officials: vote no on the City of Yes rezoning proposal.  The homeowners and community organizers gathered at the corner of Sutphin Boulevard and 112 Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 2. Many…

Con Edison breaks ground on $1.2 billion clean energy project in Southeast Queens

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Oct. 3, 2024 By Athena Dawson Local elected officials and Con Edison representatives gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the launch of the energy company’s billion-dollar clean energy project in Southeast Queens. Con Edison Chairman and CEO Tim Cawley, joined by Vice President LaAsia Hundley, Assembly Member Clyde Vanel, Port Authority Executive Director…