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…
Jul. 10, 2024 By Zachary Gewelb The NYPD’s 104th Precinct and the communities it serves are sending best wishes to a longtime school crossing guard who is retiring after nearly two decades of service. “Congratulations to our 104th Precinct School Crossing Guard Geraldine Clooney of PS/IS 128 on her retirement,” the 104th Precinct posted on…
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May. 24, 2024 By Anthony Medina The placement of tree guards across New York City could soon fall under the joint responsibility of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the city’s Parks Department if a new bill introduced by Council Member Robert Holden is signed into law. Holden, who represents District-30 in City Council, introduced…
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Oct. 6, 2023 By Anthony Medina Councilman Robert Holden penned a letter to the Department of Transportation on Monday, Oct. 2, urging Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to install adequate street signage for veteran affairs hospitals. In his letter, Holden asks the DOT to consider adding visible and clear signage on nearby highways and major roads to indicate where VA hospitals are located. The added benefit of the DOT’s approval for more signage would also provide veterans with the support and care rightfully earned, Holden expressed. “Considering the significant number of veterans traveling by car to reach their appointments, clear directional signage…
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Sep. 28, 2023 By Anthony Medina The New York City Department of Transportation’s planned road work being conducted during the peak hours of the day is quickly becoming a nuisance to residents in the neighborhoods of Glendale, Middle Village and Rego Park. According to a letter sent by Council Member Robert Holden on Tuesday, Sept. 26, the milling, repaving and pedestrian ramp construction during peak traffic hours in his district are causing more problems for early morning commuters. The DOT began the milling and paving process for multiple streets in the council member’s district earlier this month and posted the…
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May. 16, 2023 Elijah Hamilton Councilman Robert Holden is inviting residents in his district to “JuneFest,” a series of events every Thursday in June that will include concerts, movies and more for the entire family at Juniper Valley Park. On Thursday, June 1, from 7 to 9 p.m., residents can relive classic disco hits with…
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May. 8, 2023 Elijah Hamilton Councilman Robert Holden’s office is partnering with Maspeth Federal Savings Bank to host a free breast cancer screening event on Wednesday, June 7. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the branch located at 56-18 69th St. in Maspeth. Those interested in attending must first…
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Apr. 7, 2023 Elijah Hamilton Councilman Robert Holden’s office has partnered with the Trust for Public Land to upgrade the schoolyards at P.S. 229, P.S. 153, and I.S. 79. Holden allocated $4.8 million to these projects to revitalize the surrounding neighborhood and create safe and fun spaces for children to play. “I’m thrilled to continue…
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Apr. 3, 2023 Elijah The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) will install a pedestrian ramp and other safety improvements at the notoriously dangerous intersection of Stanhope Street and Fairview Avenue in Ridgewood. In a letter sent to Councilmember Robert Holden, the DOT revealed they had the intention to add more safety measures after…
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Feb. 28, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Queens Councilman Robert Holden has come out swinging for the DOT after the agency misspelled the name of baseball legend Jackie Robinson on a road sign in Glendale. The lawmaker took to Twitter to vent his anger after learning the agency botched Robinson’s name on the sign, which was… Read more »