Aug. 23, 2024 By Anthony Medina The Department of Environmental Protection has paused its policy requiring a homeowner to replace water meters on lead service lines following concerns shared by Council Member Robert Holden earlier this month. The pause from the DEP follows a series of other commitments from the city agency, including the…
Jul. 19, 2024 By Anthony Medina The New York City Council is expected to begin recognizing Korean War Veterans Armistice Day annually starting this month following the approval of a resolution sponsored by Queens Council Member Robert Holden. Holden’s approved resolution honors those who served and died in the Korean War every year on…
Feb. 28, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Eastern Queens Council Member Vickie Paladino (R-Whitestone) recently introduced legislation to ban the use of electric powered bikes and scooters across city parks. The move comes amid a NYC Parks Electric Micromobility Pilot program currently underway that temporarily allows the use of e-bikes and e-scooters to use park drives and greenways. The program went into effect on June 20, 2023 and will conclude at the end of May. Intro 1267, which Paladino referred to as one of her “top legislative priorities,” aims to prohibit electric assist bicycles from every area of the city under…
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Apr. 6, 2023 Elijah Hamilton The office of Councilman Robert Holden has partnered with the New York City Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) to host a care coordinator at his office throughout April and May to provide informational services for those who served in the armed forces. A caring counselor will be on site at…
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