*STATEMENT* QBP RICHARDS ON DRAFT SUPREME COURT RULING OVERTURNING ROE VS. WADE

QBP RICHARDS ON DRAFT SUPREME COURT RULING OVERTURNING ROE VS. WADE (May 2, 2022 at 10:15pm) QUEENS, NY –Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. stated the following in response to this evening’s Politico’s publication of a draft upcoming Supreme Court opinion striking down Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that federally guaranteed the Constitutional right to […]

*NEWS* NYC DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ SERVICES SATELLITE OFFICE AT QUEENS BOROUGH HALL REOPENS

NYC DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ SERVICES SATELLITE OFFICE AT QUEENS BOROUGH HALL REOPENS COVID-19 had caused a two-year closure (April 28, 2022 at 1:45pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. today announced that the New York City Department of Veterans’ Services’ (DVS) Veteran Resource Center satellite office located inside Queens Borough Hall is reopening […]

*ADVISORY* LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING

LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, April 28 at 11:30 AM (April 26, 2022 at 12pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will hold a remote Public Hearing on Land Use. The public hearing will stream live at www.queensbp.org. The agenda includes: Items 1- 7 are related. Application submitted on behalf of Astoria Owners LLC for the […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS LAUNCHES OPERATION URBAN SUSTAINAIBILTY

QBP RICHARDS LAUNCHES OPERATION URBAN SUSTAINAIBILTY Group will help guide Queens’ future resiliency efforts (April 22, 2022 at 1:45pm) QUEENS, NY – Standing just feet from where multiple borough residents lost their lives to Hurricane Ida’s historic flooding seven months ago, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. on Thursday at Flushing’s Kissena Park announced the launch […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS TO LAUNCH OPERATION URBAN SUSTAINABILTY

QBP RICHARDS TO LAUNCH OPERATION URBAN SUSTAINABILTY Thursday, April 21 at 1:30pm in Flushing QUEENS, NY – As Queens continues to stare down the dangers of climate change, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will mark Earth Week with a press conference on Thursday, April 21 at 1:30pm to launch Operation Urban Sustainability — a working […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS, ADVOCATES TO CALL FOR EXPANDED PROTECTIONS FOR THOSE FACING EVICTION; ADDITIONAL HOUSING INVESTMENTS

QBP RICHARDS, ADVOCATES TO CALL FOR EXPANDED PROTECTIONS FOR THOSE FACING EVICTION; ADDITIONAL HOUSING INVESTMENTS Monday, April 18 at 10am at Queens Borough Hall (April 15, 2022 at 11:30am) QUEENS, NY – In response to the ongoing surge in eviction proceedings being filed against New York City tenants, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., alongside elected […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS TO HOST INAUGURAL “CANNABIS CONFERENCE” AT QUEENS BOROUGH HALL

QBP RICHARDS TO HOST INAUGURAL “CANNABIS CONFERENCE” AT QUEENS BOROUGH HALL Impact of cannabis legalization to be reviewed (April 13, 2022 at 10am) QUEENS, NY – In response to the legalization of adult-use cannabis (also known as marijuana) in New York State, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will hold his inaugural “Cannabis Conference” on Wednesday, […]

*STATEMENT* QBP RICHARDS ON HORRIFIC BROOKLYN SUBWAY ATTACK

QBP RICHARDS ON HORRIFIC BROOKLYN SUBWAY ATTACK (April 12, 2022 at 1:20pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. stated the following in response to this morning’s attack on innocent subway commuters in Sunset Park, Brooklyn in which 10 people were shot and 6 others wounded by a yet-to-be-apprehended suspect, according to city officials. […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS ANNOUNCES BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK PROGRAMMING

QBP RICHARDS ANNOUNCES BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK PROGRAMMING ‘The Birthing Experience:’ Tuesday, April 12 Free Diaper Drive: Wednesday, April 13 (April 8, 2022 at 11:30am) QUEENS, NY – In recognition of Black Maternal Health Week, which kicks off Monday, April 11, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will host a pair of events centering the childbearing […]

*ADVISORY* LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING

LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING   Thursday, April 7 at 9:30 AM (April 6, 2022 at 10:30am) QUEENS, NY – – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will hold a remote Public Hearing on Land Use. The public hearing will stream live at www.queensbp.org. The agenda includes: Items 1 and 2 are related. Application to rezone an area generally bounded by […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS ANNOUNCES DIVERSE NEW 2022 CLASS OF COMMUNITY BOARD APPOINTMENTS

QBP RICHARDS ANNOUNCES DIVERSE NEW 2022 CLASS OF COMMUNITY BOARD APPOINTMENTS Nearly half of first-time appointees are under 40 years’ old (April 4, 2022 at 11:15am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. today announced his 2022 class of community board appointees, a markedly diverse group of civic-minded individuals who will serve on their […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS TO HOST MONTHLY IN-PERSON QUEENS JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIRS

QBP RICHARDS TO HOST MONTHLY IN-PERSON QUEENS JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIRS Beginning Thursday, March 31 from 2pm to 4pm (March 24, 2022 at 10am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. today announced the return of the office’s series of monthly job fairs, with the first such fair of 2022 taking place on Thursday, March […]

*ADVISORY* LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING

LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING  Thursday, March 17 at 9:30 AM (March 16, 2022 at 10:40am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will hold a regular Public Hearing on Land Use. The public hearing will be held in hybrid fashion, with members of the public able to attend and testify either in-person at Queens Borough […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS TO HOST WOMEN’S HERSTORY MONTH CELEBRATION

QBP RICHARDS TO HOST WOMEN’S HERSTORY MONTH CELEBRATION Wednesday, March 16 at 6 PM (March 15, 2022 at 10:20am) QUEENS, NY – In honor of Women’s Herstory Month and the luminary women of Queens upon whose shoulders we stand, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will host a virtual celebration on Wednesday, March 16 at 6pm, […]

*ADVISORY* QUEENS BOROUGH BOARD TO VOTE ON FY23 BUDGET PRIORITIES

QUEENS BOROUGH BOARD TO VOTE ON FY23 BUDGET PRIORITIES Monday, March 14 at 5:30 PM (March 11, 2022 at 1:45pm) QUEENS, NY –  The Queens Borough Board, chaired by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., will deliberate and vote on its package of budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) during its meeting on Monday, March […]

*STATEMENT* QBP RICHARDS ON TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS DECLARATION FOR UKRAINIAN NATIONALS

QBP RICHARDS ON TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS DECLARATION FOR UKRAINIAN NATIONALS (March 4, 2022 at 12pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. stated the following in response to the Biden Administration’s March 3 declaration of Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainian nationals in the United States for the next 18 months, in the wake of […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS RECEIVES NEARLY 900 COMMUNITY BOARD APPLICATIONS

QBP RICHARDS RECEIVES NEARLY 900 COMMUNITY BOARD APPLICATIONS More than 1,800 applications received over the Richards Administration’s first two years (February 28, 2022 at 10am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards today announced his office received 884 applications from a diverse group of civic-minded individuals seeking appointment to one of the borough’s 14 community […]

*STATEMENT* QBP RICHARDS ON HORRIFIC SUBWAY ATTACK IN LONG ISLAND CITY

QBP RICHARDS ON HORRIFIC SUBWAY ATTACK IN LONG ISLAND CITY (February 25, 2022 at 5:30pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. stated the following in response to the horrific February 24 hammer attack at the Queens Plaza subway station in Long Island City, in which an assailant brutalized and severely injured NYC Department […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS TO HOST PUBLIC HEARING ON FY23 QUEENS BUDGET PRIORITIES

QBP RICHARDS TO HOST PUBLIC HEARING ON FY23 QUEENS BUDGET PRIORITIES Monday, March 7 at 10am (February 23, 2022 at 11:15am) QUEENS, NY – The Queens Borough Board, chaired by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., will host a virtual public hearing on the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2023 Preliminary Expense and Capital Budget on Monday, March […]

*ADVISORY* QUEENS BOROUGH BOARD TO DISCUSS RESOLUTION ON SMOKE-FREE APARTMENTS

QUEENS BOROUGH BOARD TO DISCUSS RESOLUTION ON SMOKE-FREE APARTMENTS Monday, February 7 at 5:30 PM (February 4, 2022 at 12pm) QUEENS, NY –The Queens Borough Board, chaired by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, February 7, 2022, at 5:30pm. The meeting will include a presentation from supporters of a […]

*STATEMENT* QBP RICHARDS ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S VISIT TO QUEENS

QBP RICHARDS ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S VISIT TO QUEENS (February 3, 2022 at 4:30pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. stated the following in response to President Biden’s visit to Queens today, February 3, and the Biden Administration’s efforts to combat gun violence and support community intervention programs. “Less than 24 hours ago, Queens […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS ANNOUNCES CHRIS BARCA AS NEW DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

QBP RICHARDS ANNOUNCES CHRIS BARCA AS NEW DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. announced the appointment of Chris Barca as his new Director of Communications effective today, January 24. Barca succeeds Breeana Mulligan, Borough President Richards’ first Director of Communications, who has departed Queens Borough Hall to explore other professional […]

*ADVISORY* QUEENS BOROUGH CABINET TO HEAR PRESENTATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS

QUEENS BOROUGH CABINET TO HEAR PRESENTATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS Tuesday, January 11 at 9:30 AM (January 10, 2022 at 4pm) QUEENS, NY –The Queens Borough Cabinet, chaired by Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 9:30 AM. The meeting will feature a presentation from the New […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS ANNOUNCES RESTORATION OF BOROUGH PRESIDENTS’ FUNDING FOR SENIOR SERVICES

QBP RICHARDS ANNOUNCES RESTORATION OF BOROUGH PRESIDENTS’ FUNDING FOR SENIOR SERVICES $1.1 Million in NYC Department for the Aging Funds Were Cut in FY21 Budget (January 10, 2022 at 1pm) administered by each Borough President’s Office was eliminated in the Fiscal Year 2021 Expense Budget, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. today announced the restoration […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS LAUNCHES QUEENS COMMUNITY BOARD APPLICATION PROCESS

QBP RICHARDS LAUNCHES QUEENS COMMUNITY BOARD APPLICATION PROCESS Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 16 (January 6, 2022 at 10am) QUEENS, NY – Following his successful effort last spring to both attract new members and correct existing demographic inequalities across Queens’ 14 community boards, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. is again accepting applications from qualified and civic-minded individuals interested […]

*NEWS* DONOVAN RICHARDS JR. SWORN IN FOR FULL TERM AS QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT

DONOVAN RICHARDS JR. SWORN IN FOR FULL TERM AS QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT (January 3, 2022 at 10am) QUEENS, NY – During a small, private ceremony on the steps of Queens Borough Hall, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. was sworn-in for his first full-term as Queens Borough President on Friday, December 31, 2021. As the Borough […]

*NEWS* QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT RICHARDS, ELECTED OFFICIALS TO HEALTH OFFICIALS: WE NEED MORE COVID-19 TESTING SITES IN OUR“TESTING DESERTS”

QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT RICHARDS, ELECTED OFFICIALS TO HEALTH OFFICIALS: WE NEED MORE COVID-19 TESTING SITES IN OUR“TESTING DESERTS” (December 23, 2021 at 3:30pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. and several of the borough’s current and incoming legislators today sent a letter to New York State Health Commissioner Mary T. Bassett,  New York […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS LAUNCHES QUEENS CULTURAL TOURISM GRANT PROGRAM

QBP RICHARDS LAUNCHES QUEENS CULTURAL TOURISM GRANT PROGRAM QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. today announced the launch of the Queens Cultural Tourism Grant Program, funded by the NYC & Company Foundation, to directly support Queens as a culturally vibrant destination by funding not-for-profit arts and cultural programming and events across The World’s […]

*ADVISORY* LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING

LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, December 23 at 9:30 AM QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will hold a regular Public Hearing on Land Use. The public hearing will stream live at www.queensbp.org. The agenda includes: Items 1 and 2 are related An application submitted on behalf of Ranbir LLC for an amendment of the […]

*ADVISORY* QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT DONOVAN RICHARDS URGES QUEENS RESIDENTS TAKE COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS AHEAD OF THE HOLIDAYS

QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT DONOVAN RICHARDS URGES QUEENS RESIDENTS TAKE COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS AHEAD OF THE HOLIDAYS Queens Borough Hall takes action to help borough’s residents prepare QUEENS, NY – Ahead of the forthcoming holidays, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will stand on the steps of Queens Borough Hall and urge the borough’s residents to take precautionary measures […]

*ADVISORY* CONGRESSWOMAN MENG, QBP RICHARDS TO HOST PRESS CONFERENCE TO HIGHLIGHT FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE BILL AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR QUEENS

CONGRESSWOMAN MENG, QBP RICHARDS TO HOST PRESS CONFERENCE TO HIGHLIGHT FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE BILL AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR QUEENS Monday, December 20 at 11:00AM (December 17, 2021 at 10am) QUEENS, NY – On Monday, December 20 at 11am, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will host a press conference highlighting […]

*NEWS* BOROUGH PRESIDENT RICHARDS TO SPONSOR SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION IN RECOGNITION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

BOROUGH PRESIDENT RICHARDS TO SPONSOR SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION IN RECOGNITION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH  (December 13, 2021 at 10am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. today announced he is inviting talented Queens high school seniors interested in pursuing a post-secondary education to apply for the African American Heritage Scholarships. The Borough President’s African American […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS TO GOVERNOR HOCHUL: REPLENISH AND REOPEN THE EXCLUDED WORKERS FUND

QBP RICHARDS TO GOVERNOR HOCHUL: REPLENISH AND REOPEN THE EXCLUDED WORKERS FUND (December 9, 2021 at 11:15am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul yesterday, urging her to immediately invest an additional $3 billion in her executive budget to replenish and reopen the New York State Excluded […]

*ADVISORY* LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING

LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, December 2 at 9:30 AM (December 1, 2021 at 10:20am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will hold a regular Public Hearing on Land Use. The public hearing will stream live at www.queensbp.org. The agenda includes: 1.      An application submitted on behalf of 99-20 Realty Corp for the amendment of the […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS LAUNCHES “CIVICS IN THE CLASSROOM” STUDENT ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE

QBP RICHARDS LAUNCHES “CIVICS IN THE CLASSROOM” STUDENT ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE (November 16, 2021 at 1:20pm) QUEENS, NY – Young people have gotten involved in their communities and the political process in record numbers in recent years, but there is still much work to be done to properly engage our youngest Queens residents. To do just that, […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS TO HOST TOWN HALL IN BAYSIDE

QBP RICHARDS TO HOST TOWN HALL IN BAYSIDE Third in a series of regional town halls slated for Tuesday, November 9 at 6:30 PM QUEENS, NY – As part of an effort to address outstanding issues impacting the residents of Northeast Queens, Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will hold the third in his series of regional town […]

*ADVISORY* QUEENS BOROUGH BOARD TO HEAR PRESENTATIONS ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND YOUTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

QUEENS BOROUGH BOARD TO HEAR PRESENTATIONS ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND YOUTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Monday, November 8, at 5:30 PM (November 5, 2021 at 12:40pm) QUEENS, NY –The Queens Borough Board, chaired by Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, November 8 at 5:30 PM. The meeting will include a presentation from the New York City Department of Youth […]

*NEWS* QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT DONOVAN RICHARDS JR. APPOINTS EBONY YOUNG AS DEPUTY BOROUGH PRESIDENT AND MICHAEL MALLON AS CHIEF OF STAFF

QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT DONOVAN RICHARDS JR. APPOINTS EBONY YOUNG AS DEPUTY BOROUGH PRESIDENT AND MICHAEL MALLON AS CHIEF OF STAFF Outgoing Deputy Borough President Rhonda Binda leaving Queens Borough Hall to join the private sector and outgoing Chief of Staff & Senior Advisor Franck D. Joseph II to explore other opportunities (November 3, 2021 at 9:53am) Queens, NY — Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. announced the appointments of Ebony Young as […]

*ADVISORY* LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING

LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING   Thursday, November 4 at 9:30 AM (November 1, 2021 at 11:30am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will hold a regular Public Hearing on Land Use. The public hearing will be streamed live at www.queensbp.org. The agenda includes: 1.      An application submitted by the NYC Department of Environmental Protection for an amendment to the City […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS TO HOST TOWN HALL IN JAMAICA

QBP RICHARDS TO HOST TOWN HALL IN JAMAICA Second in a Series of Regional Town Halls Slated for Tuesday, October 19 at 6:30 PM (October 18, 2021 at 12:30pm) QUEENS, NY – As part of an effort to address outstanding issues impacting the residents of Southeast Queens, Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will hold the second […]

*NEWS* FREE COVID-19 TESTING SITE OUTSIDE QUEENS BOROUGH HALL TO REMAIN THROUGH OCTOBER

FREE COVID-19 TESTING SITE OUTSIDE QUEENS BOROUGH HALL TO REMAIN THROUGH OCTOBER Open Weekdays from 8AM to 6PM (October 7, 2021 at 10am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. announced today that Unified Health Management’s free COVID-19 testing site outside Queens Borough Hall, which has previously operated three days a week since mid-September, […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS ADDS ADDITIONAL SHOW TO CLOSE 2021 “QUEENS LIVE!” CONCERT SERIES

QBP RICHARDS ADDS ADDITIONAL SHOW TO CLOSE 2021 “QUEENS LIVE!” CONCERT SERIES Hollis Brown to Perform Oct. 10 at Fort Totten Park (October 5, 2021 at 12:30pm) QUEENS, NY – Following three wildly successful free community concerts last month, drawing hundreds of Queens families to Rockaway Beach, Travers Park and Baisley Pond Park, Queens Borough President Donovan […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS TO HOLD A #QUEENSVAXWEEK OF ACTION EVENT IN FAR ROCKAWAY

QBP RICHARDS TO HOLD A #QUEENSVAXWEEK OF ACTION EVENT IN FAR ROCKAWAY Thursday, September 30 at 2:30pm at 2141 Mott Avenue (September 29, 2021 at 3:35pm) QUEENS, NY – More than 1.7 million Queens residents have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, but significant discrepancies in vaccination rates still exist from one corner […]

*NEWS* QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT DONOVAN RICHARDS JR. NOMINATES COSTA CONSTANTINIDES TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT DONOVAN RICHARDS JR. NOMINATES COSTA CONSTANTINIDES TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS (September 28, 2021 at 2:45pm) QUEENS, NY — Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. announced his nomination of Costa Constantinides as a Member of the Board of Directors of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). Constantinides, a former […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS TO HOST IMMIGRANT RESOURCE FAIR IN ELMHURST

QBP RICHARDS TO HOST IMMIGRANT RESOURCE FAIR IN ELMHURST Saturday, September 25 from 10AM-3PM at St. James Episcopal Church (September 21, 2021 at 10:30am) QUEENS, NY – Deepening his steadfast commitment to ensure immigration services are widely and easily accessible for the more than 1 million immigrants who call The World’s Borough home, Queens Borough President […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS TO HOST TOWN HALL IN ASTORIA

QBP RICHARDS TO HOST TOWN HALL IN ASTORIA First in a series of regional town halls slated for Wednesday, September 22, at 6:30 PM (September 20, 2021 at 1:45pm) QUEENS, NY – As part of an effort to address outstanding issues impacting the residents of Northwest Queens, Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will hold the first in […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS TO HOST VIRTUAL EVENT TO PROMOTE ADVANCE CHILD TAX CREDIT

QBP RICHARDS TO HOST VIRTUAL EVENT TO PROMOTE ADVANCE CHILD TAX CREDIT Monday, September 20 at 6 PM QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will host a virtual information session aimed at encouraging Queens residents who are not receiving the federal Advance Child Tax Credit to sign up for these payments, which can […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, SERVICES AVAILABLE AT IMMIGRANT WELCOME CENTER

QBP RICHARDS ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, SERVICES AVAILABLE AT IMMIGRANT WELCOME CENTER (September 13, 2021 at 10am) QUEENS, NY – Four months after launching a first-of-its-kind Immigrant Welcome Center at Queens Borough Hall, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Jr. today announced a pair of additional partnerships with Community Mediation Services and CUNY Citizenship Now! to provide weekly […]

*ADVISORY* QUEENS BOROUGH BOARD TO HEAR PRESENTATIONS ON OPEN RESTAURANTS TEXT AMENDMENT; COVID-19 RESPONSE

QUEENS BOROUGH BOARD TO HEAR PRESENTATIONS ON OPEN RESTAURANTS TEXT AMENDMENT; COVID-19 RESPONSE Monday, September 13 at 5:30 PM (September 10, 2021 at 10am) QUEENS, NY –The Queens Borough Board, chaired by Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, September 13, at 5:30 PM. The meeting will feature a presentation on the Permanent Open Restaurants Text Amendment, a […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS TO HOST MEDIA ROUNDTABLE CALLING FOR PASSAGE OF INFRASTRUCTURE BILL

QBP RICHARDS TO HOST MEDIA ROUNDTABLE CALLING FOR PASSAGE OF INFRASTRUCTURE BILL Wednesday, September 8 at 11:30 AM (September 7, 2021 at 8:14pm) QUEENS, NY – In the wake of last week’s devastating Hurricane Ida, which illustrated the need for infrastructure improvements that can help Queens cope with the damaging impacts of global warming. Queens Borough […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS LAUNCHES “QUEENS LIVE!” SUMMER 2021 CONCERT SERIES

QBP RICHARDS LAUNCHES “QUEENS LIVE!” SUMMER 2021 CONCERT SERIES Calendar of Shows Begins Aug. 28 with Reggae On The Boardwalk (August 23, 2021 at 10am) QUEENS, NY – The final full month of summer might be winding down, but there’s no stopping Queens from enjoying some warm-weather outdoor fun just yet. To celebrate summer with families […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS TO HOST VIGIL FOR HAITI, LAUNCH EARTHQUAKE DONATION DRIVE

QBP RICHARDS TO HOST VIGIL FOR HAITI, LAUNCH EARTHQUAKE DONATION DRIVE (August 17, 2021 at 4:45pm) QUEENS, NY – Following the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on August 14, killing at least 1,400 people and leaving thousands more homeless, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will host a vigil in partnership with Haitian Americans United for […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS TO HOST VIRTUAL QUEENS JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR

QBP RICHARDS TO HOST VIRTUAL QUEENS JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR Thursday, August 19 at 2:00 PM (August 16, 2021 at 1:40pm) QUEENS, NY – As part of his continuing effort to connect Queens’ top-notch talent with local employers looking to hire immediately, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will host the next installment of his monthly Virtual […]

*STATEMENT* QBP RICHARDS ON BOROUGH’S SIGNIFICANT POPULATION GROWTH

STATEMENT FROM QBP RICHARDS ON BOROUGH’S SIGNIFICANT POPULATION GROWTH (August 13, 2021 at 3:57pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. stated the following in response to 2020 Census figures released yesterday that show Queens’ population has risen to 2,405,464, a 7.8 percent increase as compared to the 2010 Census. “The large jump in […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS ANNOUNCES DONATION DRIVE TO COLLECT BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN IN NEED QUEENS, NY – With the new school year around the corner, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. is urging Queens residents to donate backpacks and other school supplies as part of the Queens Borough President’s Office’s annual effort to […]

*STATEMENT FROM QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT DONOVAN RICHARDS, JR. ON GOVERNOR CUOMO

STATEMENT FROM QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT DONOVAN RICHARDS, JR. ON GOVERNOR CUOMO (August 10, 2021 at 1:52pm) “Thank you to all the survivors who came forward. It was not an easy decision to make, but your decision transformed New York’s history for the better. You are the true heroes of New York State, and Queens continues […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS, BROOKLYN BP ADAMS JOIN HEALTH LEADERS, LOCAL OFFICIALS TO ANNOUNCE NEW AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IN LOW-VACCINATED AREAS, ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS IN FAR ROCKAWAY TO GET VACCINATED QUEENS, NY – Today, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, along with representation from the Bronx Borough President’s Office and the New York […]

*STATEMENT* QBP RICHARDS ON NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S REPORT

QBP RICHARDS ON NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S REPORT (August 3, 2021 at 2:10pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. released the following statement in response to the New York State Attorney General’s report on the independent investigation in the sexual harassment allegations against the Governor. “The New York State Attorney General’s report […]

*STATEMENT* QBP RICHARDS ON JETBLUE MAINTAINING ITS HEADQUARTERS IN LONG ISLAND CITY

QBP RICHARDS ON JETBLUE MAINTAINING ITS HEADQUARTERS IN LONG ISLAND CITY (August 3, 2021 at 10:45am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. stated the following in response to JetBlue’s announcement today, August 3, that the company intends to maintain its corporate headquarters in Long Island City following the expiration of its Brewster Building […]

*STATEMENT* QBP RICHARDS ON COVID-19 VACCINE AND TESTING MANDATE FOR CITY WORKERS

QBP RICHARDS ON COVID-19 VACCINE AND TESTING MANDATE FOR CITY WORKERS (July 26, 2021 at 12:45pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. stated the following in response to Mayor de Blasio’s newly issued mandate that all municipal employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing ahead of the commencement of […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS UNVEILS NEW STREET LIGHTING ALONG MERRICK BOULEVARD

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS UNVEILS NEW STREET LIGHTING ALONG MERRICK BOULEVARD QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. yesterday announced the start of the installation of a series of street lights along Merrick Boulevard that will greatly enhance the illumination of this major thoroughfare in southeast Queens. The 120 lighting units will dramatically improve the […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS TO UNVEIL NEW STREET LIGHTING ALONG MERRICK BOULEVARD

QBP RICHARDS TO UNVEIL NEW STREET LIGHTING ALONG MERRICK BOULEVARD (July 16, 2021 at 3:15pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will hold a press conference to announce the recent installation of new, much-needed street lighting along Merrick Boulevard in Laurelton. The press conference will be held Monday, July 19 at 10 a.m. […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS TO HOST VIRTUAL QUEENS JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR

QBP RICHARDS TO HOST VIRTUAL QUEENS JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR Thursday, July 15 at 2PM (July 14, 2021 at 9:45am) QUEENS, NY – As part of his continuing effort to connect Queens’ top-notch talent with local employers looking to hire immediately, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will host the next installment of his monthly Virtual Queens […]

*ADVISORY* QUEENS BOROUGH BOARD TO VOTE ON PROPOSED ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS

QUEENS BOROUGH BOARD TO VOTE ON PROPOSED ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS Tuesday, July 13 at 5:30 PM (July 9, 2021 at 2:15pm) QUEENS, NY –The Queens Borough Board and the Queens Borough Cabinet, both chaired by Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., will hold a joint meeting on Tuesday, July 13 at 5:30 PM. The Borough Board will […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS RELEASES QUEENS COMMUNITY BOARD DEMOGRAPHIC REPORT

QBP RICHARDS RELEASES QUEENS COMMUNITY BOARD DEMOGRAPHIC REPORT (July 1, 2021 at 3pm) QUEENS, NY – The Office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. released the 2020-21 Queens Community Board Demographic Report, providing both an overview of Queens community board demographics as of June 2020 and a detailed, multilayered breakdown of this year’s historically diverse […]

*ADVISORY* LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING – Thursday, July 1

LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, July 1 at 9:30AM (June 29, 2021 at 3pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will hold a regular Public Hearing on Land Use. The public hearing will be streamed live at www.queensbp.org. The agenda includes: 1.      An application submitted by RBB II LLC foran amendment of the Zoning Map […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS CALLS FOR INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR COMBATING HATE CRIMES

QBP RICHARDS CALLS FOR INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR COMBATING HATE CRIMES QUEENS, NY – With the number of hate crimes unfortunately on the rise, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. sent a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson asking for an increase in funding for initiatives aimed at combating hate-based […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS FORMS TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS QUALITY-OF-LIFE ISSUES IN COLLEGE POINT

QBP RICHARDS FORMS TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS QUALITY-OF-LIFE ISSUES IN COLLEGE POINT (June 17, 2021 at 4pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. today announced he formed an inter-agency task force to address quality-of-life issues in the College Point neighborhood of Queens. The College Point Task Force includes elected officials, agency officials, and […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS LAUNCHES IMMIGRANT WELCOME CENTER AT QUEENS BOROUGH HALL

QBP RICHARDS LAUNCHES IMMIGRANT WELCOME CENTER AT QUEENS BOROUGH HALL (June 15, 2021 at 2pm) QUEENS, NY – Alongside elected officials, advocates and leading immigration service providers in The World’s Borough, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. cut the ribbon today on Queens Borough Hall’s new Immigrant Welcome Center — a first-of-its-kind service hub at The […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS TO UNVEIL IMMIGRANT WELCOME CENTER AT QUEENS BOROUGH HALL

QBP RICHARDS TO UNVEIL IMMIGRANT WELCOME CENTER AT QUEENS BOROUGH HALL Tuesday, June 15 at 12PM (June 14, 2021 at 12pm) QUEENS, NY – Following through on his steadfast commitment to create a centralized, culturally competent immigration services hub accessible to all Queens families, regardless of national origin or language, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. […]

*STATEMENT* QBP DONOVAN RICHARDS ON ARREST OF SUSPECT IN JUSTIN WALLACE’S MURDER

QBP DONOVAN RICHARDS ON ARREST OF SUSPECT IN JUSTIN WALLACE’S MURDER (June 8, 2021 at 10pm) “Tonight, we are feeling a wide array of emotions. Today we celebrate Justin Wallace’s 11th birthday without him. He should still be here with his family, celebrating all his accomplishments, the incredible young man he had become and the bright […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS TO HOST VIRTUAL QUEENS JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR

QBP RICHARDS TO HOST VIRTUAL QUEENS JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR Thursday, June 17 at 2:00 PM (June 8, 2021 at 11:30am) QUEENS, NY – As part of his continuing effort to connect Queens businesses with prospective employees, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. has scheduled the next edition of his monthly Virtual Queens Jobs Recruitment Fair for […]

*ADVISORY* LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING

LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, June 10 at 9:30am (June 8, 2021 at 10:20am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will hold a regular Public Hearing on Land Use. The public hearing will be streamed live at www.queensbp.org. The agenda includes: 1.      An application submitted by 48-18 Van Dam Property Holdings, LLC, for an amendment of […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS TO ANNOUNCE MILLIONS IN FUNDING FOR QUEENS CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS

QBP RICHARDS TO ANNOUNCE MILLIONS IN FUNDING FOR QUEENS CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS Tuesday, June 1 at 11AM (May 28, 2021 at 10am) QUEENS, NY – Recognizing the monumental roles Queens’ bountiful, diverse cultural institutions play in both the civic health of our communities and the economic health of our city, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS TO HOST VIRTUAL QUEENS JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR

QBP RICHARDS TO HOST VIRTUAL QUEENS JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR Thursday, May 20 at 2PM (May 11, 2021 at 3pm) QUEENS, NY – With unemployment continuing to be a major problem in Queens and across the country, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. scheduled the next edition of his monthly Virtual Queens Jobs Recruitment Fair for May […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS TO ANNOUNCE FUNDING TO ENHANCE QUEENSBORO BRIDGE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

QBP RICHARDS TO ANNOUNCE FUNDING TO ENHANCE QUEENSBORO BRIDGE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY Tuesday, May 11 at 11:00AM (May 10, 2021 at 9:45am) QUEENS, NY – Two months after declaring in his first State of the Borough address that creating safer streets will be a paramount priority of his administration, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will host […]

*NEWS* “FREE MOVIE NIGHTS AT THE QUEENS DRIVE-IN” RETURNS FOR A SECOND SEASON

“FREE MOVIE NIGHTS AT THE QUEENS DRIVE-IN” RETURNS FOR A SECOND SEASON “Star Wars” and “Moonlight” Among Six Screenings Beginning May 4 (April 29, 2021 at 3:15pm) QUEENS, NY – Following last year’s wildly successful inaugural series of free film screenings at the Queens Drive-In sponsored by the Queens Borough President’s Office, Queens Borough President Donovan […]

*STATEMENT* QBP RICHARDS ON QUEENS REACHING 1 MILLION RESIDENTS VACCINATED

QBP RICHARDS ON QUEENS REACHING 1 MILLION RESIDENTS VACCINATED First County in New York State to Reach Milestone QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. stated the following in response to Queens becoming the first county in New York State to have 1 million residents receive at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine […]

*STATEMENT* QBP RICHARDS ON THE CONVICTION OF DEREK CHAUVIN FOR THE MURDER OF GEORGE FLOYD

QBP RICHARDS ON THE CONVICTION OF DEREK CHAUVIN FOR THE MURDER OF GEORGE FLOYD (April 20, 2021 at 5:10pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards stated the following in response to today’s conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. “Although today’s decision is just and welcomed, there […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS TO VIRTUALLY SWEAR IN, HOST ORIENTATION FOR 2021 COMMUNITY BOARD APPOINTEES

QBP RICHARDS TO VIRTUALLY SWEAR IN, HOST ORIENTATION FOR 2021 COMMUNITY BOARD APPOINTEES Monday, April 19 at 6:00PM (April 16, 2021 at 9:40am) QUEENS, NY – Following a historic surge in community board membership applications earlier this year, resulting in a remarkably diverse class of appointees, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will virtually swear in his 373 appointees […]

*ADVISORY* BOROUGH CABINET TO HEAR BUDGET BRIEFING FROM SEN. GIANARIS AND PRESENTATION ON QUEENS DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVES

BOROUGH CABINET TO HEAR BUDGET BRIEFING FROM SEN. GIANARIS AND PRESENTATION ON QUEENS DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVES Tuesday, April 13 at 9:30 AM (April 12, 2021 at 12:45pm) QUEENS, NY – The Queens Borough Cabinet, chaired by Borough President Donovan Richards, Jr., will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, April 13, at 9:30 AM. The […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY BOARD REFORMS, APPOINTMENTS FOR 2021-2023 TERM

QBP RICHARDS ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY BOARD REFORMS, APPOINTMENTS FOR 2021-2023 TERM New reforms include Centralized Code of Conduct and Bylaw Revision Committees This year marks 110 First-Time Appointees across 14 Boards (April 6, 2021 at 1:20pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. today announced several reforms to the Queens community board network, establishing a […]

*NEWS* QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES TWO VIRTUAL QUEENS JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIRS IN APRIL

QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES TWO VIRTUAL QUEENS JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIRS IN APRIL Friday, April 9 and Thursday, April 15 (April 5, 2021 at 4:12pm) QUEENS, NY – As part of a continuing effort to addressing the current economic downturn, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. today announced his office has scheduled two Virtual Queens Jobs Recruitment […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS, COMMUNITY LEADERS TO HOLD CANDELIGHT VIGIL FOR ATLANTA SHOOTING VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF ANTI-ASIAN HATE VIOLENCE

QBP RICHARDS, COMMUNITY LEADERS TO HOLD CANDELIGHT VIGIL FOR ATLANTA SHOOTING VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF ANTI-ASIAN HATE VIOLENCE Sunday, March 28 at 7:00PM Outside Queens Borough Hall (March 26, 2021 at 11:30am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., elected officials and community leaders from across The World’s Borough will gather on the steps […]

*NEWS* QBP DONOVAN RICHARDS TO JETBLUE: COMMIT TO STAY IN QUEENS

QBP DONOVAN RICHARDS TO JETBLUE: COMMIT TO STAY IN QUEENS (March 24, 2021 at 12pm) QUEENS, NY – Today, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. sent a letter to JetBlue President and CEO Robin Hayes, urging the company to commit keeping its corporate headquarters in Long Island City after it was reported JetBlue is considering moving […]

*ADVISORY* BOROUGH PRESIDENT RICHARDS TO PRESIDE OVER STREET CO-NAMING CEREMONY

BOROUGH PRESIDENT RICHARDS TO PRESIDE OVER STREET CO-NAMING CEREMONY Saturday, March 20 at 2:00PM (March 19, 2021 at 11:07am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Jr., will preside over a street co-naming ceremony in honor of Sister Nzingha Abena (1939-2019), a beloved community leader in Rosedale, Queens, who was dedicated to advancing education, youth […]

*STATEMENT* JOINT STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENTS RICHARDS AND BREWER ON GOVERNOR CUOMO

JOINT STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENTS RICHARDS AND BREWER ON GOVERNOR CUOMO (March 13, 2021 at 11:13am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer jointly stated the following in response to allegations surrounding Governor Cuomo. “New York needs a leader at this critical time during our State’s history – a […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS TO HOST VIRTUAL QUEENS JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR

QBP RICHARDS TO HOST VIRTUAL QUEENS JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR Thursday, March 18 at 2pm (March 8, 2021 at 3:54pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. today announced that the next edition of his monthly Virtual Queens Jobs Recruitment Fair will be held on March 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM. Building Skills New York, […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS TO HOLD POST-STATE OF THE BOROUGH VIRTUAL MEDIA ROUNDTABLE

QBP RICHARDS TO HOLD POST-STATE OF THE BOROUGH VIRTUAL MEDIA ROUNDTABLE Monday, March 8 at 1:30 PM (March 5, 2021 at 3:50pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will hold a virtual roundtable with members of the media on Monday, March 8 at 1:30PM, five days after putting forth his comprehensive vision for a […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS, ELECTED OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO CONDEMN PROPOSALS TO GUT ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL HOSPITAL

QBP RICHARDS, ELECTED OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO CONDEMN PROPOSALS TO GUT ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL HOSPITAL Friday, March 5 at 11:30 AM (March 4, 2021 at 3:00PM) QUEENS, NY – Approaching the one-year anniversary of St. John’s Episcopal Hospital admitting Queens’ first confirmed COVID-19 patient, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and community leaders will gather outside […]

*NEWS* 2021 STATE OF THE BOROUGH FACT SHEET

2021 STATE OF THE BOROUGH FACT SHEET (March 4, 2021 at 10:30AM) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards delivered his first State of the Borough address yesterday, March 3, putting forth a comprehensive package of proposals to address the immediate public health and economic crises facing Queens while also looking toward a post-pandemic borough built on […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS: “QUEENS LEADS, QUEENS IS RISING”

QBP RICHARDS: “QUEENS LEADS, QUEENS IS RISING” State of the Borough Address Centers Equity at the Heart of Queens’ Recovery (March 3, 2021 at 7:00PM) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards today delivered his first State of the Borough address, detailing his administration’s accomplishments within the first 100 days. The Borough President also outlined […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS RECEIVES RECORD NUMBER OF COMMUNITY BOARD APPLICATIONS

QBP RICHARDS RECEIVES RECORD NUMBER OF COMMUNITY BOARD APPLICATIONS (February 23, 2021 at 9:10am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards today announced his office received 931 applications from a diverse group of civic-minded individuals who seek appointment to one of the borough’s 14 community boards this year. The 931 applications is a Queens borough […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS, COMMUNITY LEADERS TO UNITE AGAINST SICKENING RISE IN HATE CRIMES

QBP RICHARDS, COMMUNITY LEADERS TO UNITE AGAINST SICKENING RISE IN HATE CRIMES Monday, February 22 at 9:30AM Outside Queens Borough Hall (February 19, 2021 at 11:05am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, elected officials and community-based organizations from across The World’s Borough will gather on the steps of Queens Borough Hall on Monday, February […]

*ADVISORY* QUEENS BOROUGH BOARD TO VOTE ON FY22 BUDGET PRIORITIES

QUEENS BOROUGH BOARD TO VOTE ON FY22 BUDGET PRIORITIES Monday, February 22 at 5:30 PM (February 19, 2021 at 9:11am) QUEENS, NY – The Queens Borough Board, chaired by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., will deliberate and vote on its package of budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) during its meeting on Monday, February […]

*STATEMENT* BP RICHARDS ON RECENT BIAS INCIDENTS IN QUEENS

BP RICHARDS ON RECENT BIAS INCIDENTS IN QUEENS QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. stated the following in response to anti-Asian, anti-Semitic and other hateful bias incidents recently, such as those reported in Flushing, Astoria and Rego Park. “These disgusting acts of anti-Asian and anti-Semitic hate were reprehensible, and those who committed […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS TO HOST VIRTUAL CELEBRATION HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

QBP RICHARDS TO HOST VIRTUAL CELEBRATION HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH Thursday, February 25 at 6pm; AG Letitia James to Offer Keynote Remarks (February 11, 2021 at 12pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and the African American Heritage Committee today announced his annual celebration of Black History Month, honoring the countless contributions of the […]

*NEWS* VIRTUAL QUEENS JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR SERIES HOSTED BY QBP RICHARDS CONTINUES INTO 2021

VIRTUAL QUEENS JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR SERIES HOSTED BY QBP RICHARDS CONTINUES INTO 2021 Thursday, February 18 at 2pm (February 9, 2021 at 10am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards today announced the ongoing Virtual Queens Jobs Recruitment Fair series hosted by the Queens Borough President’s Office, connecting Queens job seekers with a wide array […]

*ADVISORY* LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING

LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, February 4 at 10:30 AM (February 2, 2021 at 9:26am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards will hold a regular Public Hearing on Land Use. The public hearing will be streamed live at www.queensbp.org. The agenda includes: Items 1 and 2 are related. 1.      An application submitted by 68-19 Rego Park LLC […]

STATEMENT FROM QBP RICHARDS ON APPOINTMENT OF NEW CEOs at H+H/ELMHURST & H+H/QUEENS

STATEMENT FROM QBP RICHARDS ON APPOINTMENT OF NEW CEOs at H+H/ELMHURST & H+H/QUEENS (January 29, 2021 at 3:31pm) “When Queens became the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst became the focal point of the nation. We will never forget the heartbreaking images of NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst’s frontline workers as they worked […]

*ADVISORY* PUBLIC HEARING ON FY22 QUEENS BUDGET PRIORITIES

*ADVISORY* PUBLIC HEARING ON FY22 QUEENS BUDGET PRIORITIES Monday, February 1 at 10:00 AM (January 28, 2021 at 3:30pm) QUEENS, NY – The Queens Borough Board, chaired by Borough President Donovan Richards, will hold a virtual public hearing on the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2022 Preliminary Expense and Capital Budget on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 10:00 […]

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS, NYCEDC, COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO TOUR JACKSON HEIGHTS COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR, HIGHLIGHT QUEENS SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM

*ADVISORY* QBP RICHARDS, NYCEDC, COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO TOUR JACKSON HEIGHTS COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR, HIGHLIGHT QUEENS SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM Thursday, January 28 at 12pm (January 27, 2021 at 2:10pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO James Patchett, joined by area elected officials and other […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO SERVE ON QUEENS SOLID WASTE ADVISORY BOARD

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO SERVE ON QUEENS SOLID WASTE ADVISORY BOARD Application Deadline: Friday, February 26 (January 25, 2021 at 11:23am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards is accepting applications from civic-minded individuals and organizations across Queens to serve on the Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board (QSWAB) — a diverse group of […]

*NEWS* THE CITY, QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT DONOVAN RICHARDS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS LAUNCH GRANT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY

THE CITY, QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT DONOVAN RICHARDS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS LAUNCH GRANT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY   (January 19, 2021 at 12:40pm) QUEENS, NY – Today the City, in partnership with Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Pursuit, announced the launch of the Queens Small Business Grant Program to provide resources to small businesses […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS LAUNCHES MODERNIZED QUEENS COMMUNITY BOARD APPLICATION PROCESS

QBP RICHARDS LAUNCHES MODERNIZED QUEENS COMMUNITY BOARD APPLICATION PROCESS Application Deadline: Friday, February 19 (January 11, 2021 at 10am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards is accepting applications from qualified and civic-minded individuals interested in serving on one of the borough’s 14 Community Boards, which play an important advisory role in considering land use […]

*ADVISORY* QUEENS BOROUGH CABINET TO BE BRIEFED BY DEPUTY CHANCELLOR

QUEENS BOROUGH CABINET TO BE BRIEFED BY DEPUTY CHANCELLOR Tuesday, January 12 at 9:30 AM (January 8, 2021 at 10:27am) QUEENS, NY – The Queens Borough Cabinet, chaired by Borough President Donovan Richards, will hear a presentation from Josh Wallack, Deputy Chancellor for Early Childhood Education and Student Enrollment at the New York City Department of […]

*ADVISORY* LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING — THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2021

LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, January 14 at 10:30am (January 8, 2021 at 1:45pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards will hold a regular Public Hearing on Land Use. The public hearing will be streamed live at www.queensbp.org. The agenda includes the following two items: An application submitted by the New York Department of City Planning pursuant […]

*NEWS* QBP RICHARDS ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE STAFF AND SENIOR STAFF APPOINTMENTS

QBP RICHARDS ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE STAFF AND SENIOR STAFF APPOINTMENTS (UPDATED: January 4, 2021 at 8:15pm / ORIGINAL: January 4, 2021 at 9:15am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards today announced the first round of appointments for the Office of Queens Borough President: Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor, Deputy Borough President, and Director of […]

*STATEMENT* BP RICHARDS ON DOI REPORT ON NYPD RESPONSE TO GEORGE FLOYD PROTESTS

BP RICHARDS ON DOI REPORT ON NYPD RESPONSE TO GEORGE FLOYD PROTESTS (December 18, 2020 at 10:20am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards stated the following in response to today’s release of the Department of Investigation’s report on its investigation into the NYPD’s handling of protests sparked by the death of George Floyd. “I’m […]

*STATEMENT* BP RICHARDS ON ANTI-SEMITIC GRAFFITI FOUND IN FOREST HILLS

BP RICHARDS ON ANTI-SEMITIC GRAFFITI FOUND IN FOREST HILLS (December 16, 2020 at 3:40pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards stated the following in response to the discovery of vile, anti-Semitic graffiti discovered today on 68th Road and the Grand Central Parkway in Forest Hills.  “This sickening display of anti-Semitism has no place in The World’s Borough, especially […]

*NEWS* BOROUGH PRESIDENT RICHARDS TO SPONSOR SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION IN RECOGNITION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

BOROUGH PRESIDENT RICHARDS TO SPONSOR SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION IN RECOGNITION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH (December 15, 2020 at 10:45am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards today announced he is inviting talented Queens high school seniors interested in pursuing a post-secondary education to apply for the African American Heritage Scholarships that will be awarded by the Borough […]

*STATEMENT* BP RICHARDS ON ARRIVAL OF COVID-19 VACCINE IN QUEENS

BP RICHARDS ON ARRIVAL OF COVID-19 VACCINE IN QUEENS (December 14, 2020 at 2:10pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards stated the following in response to today’s arrival of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in New York City, which was administered first to Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Medical Center nurse Sandra Lindsay in Queens. “More […]

*ADVISORY* BOROUGH PRESIDENT RICHARDS TO HOLD ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH DISTRICT MANAGERS

BOROUGH PRESIDENT RICHARDS TO HOLD ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH DISTRICT MANAGERS Tuesday, December 15 at 9:30AM (December 14, 2020 at 11:00am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards will hold a roundtable discussion with the District Managers representing the borough’s 14 Community Boards during a meeting of the Queens Borough Cabinet scheduled for Tuesday, December 15, 2020 […]

*ADVISORY* LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING — THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17

LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING — THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 Thursday, December 17 at 10:30am (December 10, 2020 at 10:30am) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards will hold a regular Public Hearing on Land Use. The public hearing will be streamed live at www.queensbp.org. The agenda includes: An application submitted by the New York City School Construction Authority for […]

*ADVISORY* LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING

LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, December 3 at 10:30am (December 2, 2020 at 2:39pm) QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Donovan Richards will hold a regular Public Hearing on Land Use. The public hearing will be streamed live at www.queensbp.org. The agenda includes: Items 1 and 2 are related. 1.     An application submitted by 63-68 RWKOP LLC to […]

*STATEMENT* BP LEE ON CERTIFICATION OF BOROUGH PRESIDENT ELECTION RESULTS

BP LEE ON CERTIFICATION OFBOROUGH PRESIDENT ELECTION RESULTS (December 1, 2020 at 2:18pm) QUEENS, NY – Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee stated the following in response to questions about today’s certification of the 2020 General Election results by the NYC Board of Elections: “It has been an honor to serve as Borough President throughout this particularly […]

*NEWS* NEW, ACCESSIBLE LACTATION POD AT QUEENS BOROUGH HALL

NEW, ACCESSIBLE LACTATION POD AT QUEENS BOROUGH HALL To Provide Nursing Parents Privacy and Dignified Space (November 23, 2020 at 1:47pm) QUEENS, NY – Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee today announced the purchase and slated installation of a publicly accessible lactation pod at Queens Borough Hall, ensuring a private space to nurse a child or […]

*ADVISORY* LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING – Thursday, November 12

LAND USE HEARING Thursday, November 12 at 10:30AM (November 11, 2020 at 11:58am) QUEENS, NY – Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee will hold a regular Public Hearing on Land Use. The public hearing will be streamed live at www.queensbp.org. The agenda includes:    Items 1 and 2 are related. 1. Application filed by Vlacich LLC to make […]

*NEWS* QUEENS ANNOUNCES FULL FUNDING FOR CUTTING-EDGE CANCER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY AT NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/ELMHURST

QUEENS ANNOUNCES FULL FUNDING FOR CUTTING-EDGE CANCER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY AT NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/ELMHURST New TrueBeam Linear Accelerator Allows for More Ease, Precision, Speed in Preventative and Life-Saving Care BP Lee: “Direct Investment Into More Birthdays” (November 10, 2020 at 9:40am) QUEENS, NY – Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee today announced a $5.4 million allocation […]

*NEWS* BP LEE INITIATIVE TO EXPAND SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINERS IN QUEENS

BP LEE INITIATIVE TO EXPAND SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINERS IN QUEENS Will More Than Double Current 26 SANE Nurses Dedicated to Queens Adds 10 More Language Proficiencies of SANE Nurses Across 7 Queens Hospitals (October 29, 2020 at 11:55am) QUEENS, NY – Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee today announced an initiative to expand the number, […]

*ADVISORY* BOROUGH CABINET TO BE BRIEFED ON FILM PRODUCTION PERMITS, CONFLICT RESOLUTION EFFORTS AND LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION SERVICES

BOROUGH CABINET TO BE BRIEFED ON FILM PRODUCTION PERMITS, CONFLICT RESOLUTION EFFORTS AND LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION SERVICES Tuesday, October 20 (October 19, 2020 at 2:16pm) QUEENS, NY – The Queens Borough Cabinet, chaired by Acting Borough President Sharon Lee, will hear a presentation from the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) regarding the […]

*NEWS* QUEENS’ HIRING PUSH SEES NEW PARTNERS JOIN TENTH VIRTUAL JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR

QUEENS’ HIRING PUSH SEES NEW PARTNERS JOIN TENTH VIRTUAL JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR Wednesday, October 28 at 2:00 PM (October 19, 2020 at 11:13am) QUEENS, NY – CAMBA, Inc., Commonpoint Queens and Forest Hills Financial Group will join the list of more than a dozen featured employers and recruiters at the tenth installment of the “Virtual Queens […]

*ADVISORY* NYC BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO BRIEF QUEENS BOROUGH BOARD

NYC BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO BRIEF QUEENS BOROUGH BOARD Monday, October 19 (October 16, 2020 at 4:10pm) QUEENS, NY – The Queens Borough Board, chaired by Acting Borough President Sharon Lee, will hear an update from the New York City Board of Elections (BOE) regarding operations for upcoming elections. This meeting will be conducted virtually, with […]

*NEWS* BOROUGHWIDE COAT DRIVE BENEFITTING QUEENS FAMILIES IN NEED UNDERWAY

BOROUGHWIDE COAT DRIVE BENEFITTING QUEENS FAMILIES IN NEED UNDERWAY Donations Accepted Weekdays through November 13, 2020 (October 16, 2020 at 10:06am) QUEENS, NY – Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee, in partnership with all 14 Queens Community Boards, today announced the launch of a boroughwide coat drive to support families in need as the cold weather […]

*NEWS* KING’S TOY DRIVE SUPPORTING CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER UNDERWAY AT BOROUGH HALL

KING’S TOY DRIVE SUPPORTING CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER UNDERWAY AT BOROUGH HALL Donations Accepted Weekdays through October 30, 2020 (October 1, 2020 at 12:07pm) QUEENS, NY – Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee today announced a partnership with the King Fights Cancer Foundation to host an ongoing toy drive benefitting children battling cancer, operated by the family […]

*NEWS* FDNY JOINS QUEENS’ HIRING PUSH AT NINTH VIRTUAL JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR

FDNY JOINS QUEENS’ HIRING PUSH AT NINTH VIRTUAL JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR Wednesday, October 7 at 2:00PM (September 29, 2020 at 2:11pm) QUEENS, NY – The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) will join the list of more than a dozen featured employers and recruiters at the ninth installment of the “Virtual Queens Jobs Recruitment Fair,” hosted […]

*ADVISORY* BOROUGH CABINET TO BE BRIEFED ON SENIOR SERVICES AND RENT REGULATIONS

BOROUGH CABINET TO BE BRIEFED ON SENIOR SERVICES AND RENT REGULATIONS Tuesday, September 15 (September 14, 2020 at 11:30am) QUEENS, NY – The Queens Borough Cabinet, chaired by Acting Borough President Sharon Lee, will hear a presentation from the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) that will include an overview of the agency […]

*ADVISORY* NYC SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES TO BRIEF QUEENS BOROUGH BOARD

NYC SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES TO BRIEF QUEENS BOROUGH BOARD Monday, September 14 (September 11, 2020 at 12:14pm) QUEENS, NY – The Queens Borough Board, chaired by Acting Borough President Sharon Lee, will hear a presentation from the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) about its efforts to help business owners cope with the […]

*NEWS* QUEENS’ HIRING PUSH CONTINUES AT EIGHTH VIRTUAL JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR

QUEENS’ HIRING PUSH CONTINUES AT EIGHTH VIRTUAL JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR Wednesday, September 16 at 2:00PM (September 8, 2020 at 10:26am) QUEENS, NY – The eighth installment of the “Virtual Queens Jobs Recruitment Fair,” hosted by Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee, will be held on September 16th to connect Queens job seekers to available employment opportunities. […]

*STATEMENT* BP LEE ON POSTPONEMENT OF NYC LIEN SALE

BP LEE ON POSTPONEMENT OF NYC LIEN SALE Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee stated the following in response to the postponement of the tax lien sale that the City had scheduled for today. “It was simply inhumane and unjust to proceed with the 2020 New York City tax lien sale today. Thanks to intervention […]

BOROUGH PRESIDENT LEE ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO QUEENS COMMUNITY EDUCATION COUNCILS

BOROUGH PRESIDENT LEE ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO QUEENS COMMUNITY EDUCATION COUNCILS QUEENS, NY – Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee today announced her appointments of seven dedicated, education-minded Queens parents to fill vacant positions across five of the borough’s seven Community Education Councils (CECs) in time for the upcoming school year.  The seven appointees will serve the […]

*NEWS* NEW PARTNERS JOIN QUEENS’ HIRING PUSH AT SEVENTH VIRTUAL JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR

NEW PARTNERS JOIN QUEENS’ HIRING PUSH AT SEVENTH VIRTUAL JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR Wednesday, August 26 at 2:00PM (Tuesday, August 18 at 10:39am) QUEENS, NY – The seventh installment of the “Virtual Queens Jobs Recruitment Fair,” hosted by Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee, will be held on August 26th to connect Queens job seekers to available […]

*STATEMENT* BP LEE ON THE PASSING OF FORMER QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT CLAIRE SHULMAN

BP LEE ON THE PASSING OF FORMER QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT CLAIRE SHULMAN (August 16, 2020 at 10:39pm) QUEENS, NY – Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee stated the following about the passing of former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman, who served as president from 1986 to 2002, and was the first woman ever to have served […]

*NEWS* BP LEE ANNOUNCES “FREE WEDNESDAY MOVIE NIGHTS” AT THE 2020 QUEENS DRIVE-IN

BP LEE ANNOUNCES “FREE WEDNESDAY MOVIE NIGHTS” AT THE 2020 QUEENS DRIVE-IN Family-Friendly Films in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Pre-Registration Required, Social Distancing Enforced August 19 – September 30 (August 13, 2020 at 10:15am) QUEENS, NY – A Queens native’s box office blockbuster, classic kids flicks and the timely tale of a civil rights icon are […]

*NEWS* QUEENS BLASTS CON EDISON FOR DISASTROUS POWER RESTORATION POST-ISAIAS

QUEENS BLASTS CON EDISON FOR DISASTROUS POWER RESTORATION POST-ISAIAS BP Lee Calls for Full Rebate of August ConEd Bill for 73,000 Queens Customers Inequitable, Disproportionate Pace of Restoration Compound Effects of Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic Precedent for Direct Remedy for Con Edison Customers Rate Hikes in Recent Years Were to Improve Infrastructure, Safety and Reliability (August […]

*ADVISORY* QUEENS OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS CON EDISON’S RESPONSE POST-ISAIAS

*ADVISORY* QUEENS OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS CON EDISON’S RESPONSE POST-ISAIAS Tuesday, August 11 at 11:30AM (August 10, 2020 at 2:55pm) QUEENS, NY – Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee, Queens elected officials and Community Boards will gather on Tuesday, August 11 at 11:30AM at Borough Hall to discuss Con Edison’s disastrous response to Queens – over 73,000 […]

*STATEMENT* BP LEE ON CON EDISON’S DISASTROUS RESPONSE IN QUEENS FOLLOWING TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS

BP LEE ON CON EDISON’S DISASTROUS RESPONSE IN QUEENS FOLLOWING TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS (August 7, 2020 at 2:22pm) QUEENS, NY – Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee stated the following in response to questions about Con Edison’s response and restoration in Queens post-Tropical Storm Isaias: “Unacceptable is an understatement. ConEd’s own published numbers indicate the company […]

*NEWS* BP LEE, QUEENS BOTANICAL GARDEN, PARTNERS ANNOUNCE SUMMER WELLNESS INITIATIVE

*NEWS* BP LEE, QUEENS BOTANICAL GARDEN, PARTNERS ANNOUNCE SUMMER WELLNESS INITIATIVE “Queens Summer Seeds 2020” Program Promotes Education and Healthy Living through Gardening (August 6, 2020 at 11:20am) QUEENS, NY – Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee and the Queens Botanical Garden, together with key partners, today announced the launch of the “Queens Summer Seeds 2020” […]

*ADVISORY* BP LEE, QUEENS BOTANICAL GARDEN TO ANNOUNCE “QUEENS SUMMER SEEDS 2020”

*ADVISORY* BP LEE, QUEENS BOTANICAL GARDEN TO ANNOUNCE “QUEENS SUMMER SEEDS 2020” Summer Wellness Initiative to Promote Education and Healthy Living Through Gardening; Symbolize Queens’ Recovery from Tumultuous 2020 (August 5, 2020 at 4:07pm) QUEENS, NY – Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee, the Queens Botanical Garden and additional key partners will announce the launch of […]

*NEWS* QUEENS’ HIRING PUSH CONTINUES WITH SIXTH VIRTUAL JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR

*NEWS* QUEENS’ HIRING PUSH CONTINUES WITH SIXTH VIRTUAL JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR Wednesday, August 5 at 2:00PM (July 28, 2020 at 10:20am) QUEENS, NY – Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee will host the sixth installation of her “Virtual Queens Jobs Recruitment Fair” on August 5th to connect Queens job seekers to available employment opportunities. Featured employers […]