Feb. 25, 2025 By Mayor Eric Adams New York City has a long and eventful history. Over 400 years, we have had our ups and downs. But throughout, New Yorkers’ resiliency has prevailed and our city’s fundamental values have remained constant. We are stronger because of our diversity. Every single person who decides to…
Feb. 24, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon The MTA has announced that congestion pricing has brought in $48.6 million during its first month of operation. The data comes after President Donald Trump announced his intention to kill the program by withdrawing federal support on Feb. 19, just six weeks after the tolls started. Congestion pricing…
Feb. 20, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights and Transit District 20 are looking for two men who allegedly attacked a 7 train rider in Corona during a recent morning rush hour. The 37-year-old victim was aboard a Flushing-bound 7 train at the 103rd Street–Corona Plaza station at around… Read more »
Feb. 19, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials across Queens have condemned President Donald Trump after the Trump Administration moved to end federal approval for congestion pricing Wednesday. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy informed Gov. Kathy Hochul in a letter that he would rescind the federal approval of the congestion pricing program, describing the…
Feb. 18, 2025 By Mayor Eric Adams Since day one of our administration, building housing and bringing down the cost of living has been two of our top priorities. We know that in order to make New York City the best place on the globe to raise a family, we need affordable housing across…
Feb. 16, 2025 By Lloyd Mitchell and Robert Pozarycki Mayor Eric Adams went to church Sunday in Queens amid mounting pressure to resign or be removed from office and made one thing clear to congregants: “I am going nowhere.” Adams paid a visit to the Sunday service at Maranatha Baptist Church in Queens Village…
Feb. 11, 2025 By Mayor Eric Adams Since day one of our administration, our mission has been to make New York City a safer, more affordable city that is the best place to raise a family. Last week, our team and I visited Albany to advocate for funding and legislation so that we can…
Feb. 6, 2025 By Jessica Militello For couples looking for something unique and special to do for Valentine’s Day, Flushing Town Hall is hosting a Jazzy Valentine concert on Friday, Feb. 14, at 8 p.m. The concert will feature live jazz music and singing, with live performances from Marion Cowings and Kim Kalesti, a…
Jan. 31, 2025 By Christian Murray Con Edison has filed plans with the state to raise gas and electricity rates in 2026, aiming to boost revenue for clean energy investments and infrastructure upgrades. The proposal, submitted to the New York State Public Service Commission on Friday, calls for an average 11.4% increase in electric…
Jan. 20, 2025 By Mayor Eric Adams From day one, our administration has been focused on one mission: making New York City safer and more affordable. Every day and everywhere, we are delivering on that mission for working-class New Yorkers and making New York City the best place to raise a family. We have…