Applications Open To Serve In Queens Community Boards

Community board hopefuls can fill out the application online and have until Feb. 16 to complete the form.

Time Of Triumph For GOP Turns Into 'Distraction' With George Santos

Federal prosecutors in New York have started to examine the Queens Congress member-elect's background and his financial dealings

Queens Nonprofits Awarded Thousands Of Dollars Through Cultural Fund

Astoria Film Festival, Queens Historical Society, Queens College Foundation, and the Queens County Farm Museum were among the grantees.

Legal Aid Demands DA Katz Improve Evidence-Sharing Practices

The call comes after the state reformed criminal discovery laws in 2019, ensuring prosecutors disclose key evidence in a timely fashion.

Rikers Island Remains Under City Management, Judge Rules

U.S. District Court Judge Laura Swain rejected the motion to turn New York City jails over to a federal receiver.

Rikers Island’s Staff Count Declines, Use Of Force Remains High

The department had under 7,000 officers on staff, a sharp decline from under 10,000 prior to the pandemic.

2,500 Affordable Home Units To Be Added In Willets Point

The project goes along with the construction of the 40,000-square-foot soccer stadium, which will be located right next to Citi Field.

Far Rockaway Still Endures Hurricane Sandy Harm 10 Years Later

Far Rockaway community leaders and climate activists congregated for a vigil to mark ten years since Hurricane Sandy.

Midterm Elections 2022: Queens Voter Guide

Patch has compiled a guide of candidates, deadlines, links and reminders about voting in the upcoming election.

Toby Ann Stavisky Endorsed By Good Government Group

Stavisky is running for the Senate District 11 seat, which encompasses Little Neck, College Point, Rikers Island, and others.

Flushing Receives Litter Patrol Funding Amid Illegal Drop-Offs

More funding for mobile litter patrols is set to be injected across District 20 to clean up sidewalk litter and illegal drop-offs.

Massive New Composting Program Kicks Off In Queens

One of the largest waste composting programs in the country’s history has launched in the borough of Queens.

Bayside Councilwoman Wants Biannual Sewer System Maintenance: Reports

There were partial blackouts and flooded homes on Tuesday because of flash floods in Councilwoman Vickie Paladino's district.

City Commits To Queens Sewer Fixes On Hurricane Ida Anniversary

Queens will get rain gardens, flood sensor technology, blue sewer systems and retention ponds, city officials said.

Campaign Finance Board Sues Former Queens Council Member For $10K

The Board filed a civil complaint against I. Daneek Miller over public campaign funds received during his 2017 campaign, court records show.

Queens Borough President Richards, Rockaway Officials To Mayor Adams: We Need A Health + Hospitals Facility On The Rockaway Peninsula

Prior to Mayor Eric Adams’ announcement last week of a plan to establish a new health care facility on the Rockaway Peninsula.

Office Of The Queens Borough President: Land Use Public Hearing

Written testimony is welcome from those unable to testify live. All written testimony must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 17.

Office Of The Queens Borough President: QBP Richards Announces Chris Barca As New Director Of Communications

Acevedo comes to the Office of the Queens Borough President from the Queens Courier, where she currently serves as Digital Editor.

Queens-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Update

The Queens unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Office Of The Queens Borough President: QBP Richards On Governor Hochul's Announcement Of Proposed “Interborough Express”

See the latest announcement from the Office of the Queens Borough President.

QBP Richards Launches Queens Community Board Application Process

See the latest announcement from the Office of the Queens Borough President.

'Republican Messiah' Who Allegedly Stormed Capital Awaits Fate

Prosecutors say they identified Queens Republican district leader Philip Grillo by his Knights of Columbus jacket.

Queens Borough President Richards, Elected Officials To Health Officials

"We refer to this problem across the borough, as ‘Testing Deserts,’ due to the lack of public testing access in those communities”.

Office Of The Queens Borough President: Congresswoman Meng, QBP Richards To Host Press Conference To Highlight Federal Infrastructure

QUEENS, NY – On Monday, December 20 at 11am, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will host ...

Queens-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Update

The Queens unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Office Of The Queens Borough President: Land Use Public Hearing

All written testimony must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2021 and may be submitted by e-mail.

Queens-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In September: Feds

The Queens unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

'Band-Aid' Rikers Fix Lets City's Courts 'Crumble': Sources

“They're so concerned about Rikers Island," a jail source said, "they're letting their court system fall apart.”

Office Of The Queens Borough President Richards, NYCEDC, Costa Constantinides To Break Ground On Hallets Cove Restoration Project

The total cost of the project is $5 million, of which $3 million had been allocated by the Borough President’s Office.

Donovan Richards Wins 2nd Term As Queens Borough Prez: Prediction

The NY Times and NY1 predict that Donovan Richards will win re-election and maintain his Queens Borough President seat for four more years.

Queens-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Queens unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

City Secures $140,000 in Restitution for 223 Home Health Aides

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection settles case with Aides at Home Inc. to resolve violations of NYC Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law.

1 In Every 5 Queens Households Is Behind In Rent: Analysis

More than 88,000 Queens rental households were in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Queens-Area Unemployment Rate Steady In July: Feds

The Queens County unemployment rate stayed the same during the summer.

'This Is Code Red:' Biden Views Flood-Hit NYC, Calls For Action

The president spoke about investing in climate-resilient infrastructure to a crowd in East Elmhurst, an area hard-hit by last week's storm.

President Biden Is Visiting Flood-Ravaged Parts Of Queens Today

Biden quickly stopped at JFK and will return to Queens this afternoon. He said he is seeing what needs rebuilding. Click here for more.

K-9 Pup Fired In Retaliation For Partner's Sexism Complaint: Suit

A Rikers Island officer says she and her canine partner were yanked from an elite K-9 unit when she spoke out about sexual harassment.

Queens Borough President Calls For Remote Learning Option

He criticized the DOE for not sufficiently involving parents, and cited concerns of school overcrowding amid the delta variant's spread.

Office Of The Queens Borough President Richards To Host Virtual Queens Jobs Recruitment Fair

Participating in this month’s job fair are 16 different employers and recruiters in a wide array of industries.

Office Of The Queens Borough President: Statement From QBP Richards On Borough's Significant Population Growth

The large jump in our borough’s population underscores what we in Queens have known for a long time; that Queens truly is a fantastic place.