*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

*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,

*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

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

QUEENS HURRICANE RELIEF TASK FORCE REFLECTS ON LESSONS LEARNED FOR FUTURE RECOVERY AND RESILIENCY Group Developed Innovative Solutions, Template for Future Recovery Efforts QUEENS, NY – As her tenure in

ANNUAL HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE UNDERWAY AT BOROUGH HALL Donated Items Accepted Through December 18th for Children in Need QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz announced today the start of

Thursday, November 7 at Queens Borough Hall QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz will host her annual Veterans Day Observance Ceremony on Thursday, November 7th at 11:00 AM inside

Tuesday, September 24 at Queens Borough Hall QUEENS, NY – September is Senior Appreciation Month, and Borough President Katz will celebrate the occasion by hosting a Senior Appreciation Month Musical

Thursday, September 26 QUEENS, NY – As part of National Recovery Month, Borough President Melinda Katz will join NYC Health + Hospitals and the New York City Department of Health

Application Deadline Extended Until Sept. 20 QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz today announced the deadline to apply to be the next Queens Poet Laureate is extended until Friday,

Tuesday, September 17 at Queens Borough Hall QUEENS, NY – In the wake of the federal government’s latest attack on immigrant families and move to restrict legal immigration, Borough President

QUEENS, NY – With the new school year around the corner, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz is urging Queens residents to donate backpacks and other school supplies as part of

Free Outdoor Summer Concerts Throughout Queens QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, in partnership with the Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College and NYC Parks, announced the

Allocations Reflect Continuous Commitment to Strengthen Borough’s Infrastructure QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz today unveiled her $65 million in Fiscal Year 2020 discretionary fund allocations for important constructions, renovations

Sunday, June 23 in Flushing Meadows Corona Park QUEENS, NY – The legendary musician Sheila E. will headline the free admission Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage concert to be

In Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall QUEENS, NY –Borough President Melinda Katz, in conjunction with Queens Pride, commissioned the first-ever installation of Pride flags in front of Queens

Thursday, May 30 QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz and New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, in conjunction with 696 Build Queensbridge, Fathers Alive in the Hood (F.A.I.T.H.),

Accepting Applications April 29 – May 31 QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, in partnership with Queens Public Library and Queens College, today announced the launch of an open

Wednesday, May 1 QUEENS, NY – One year before the 2020 Census count begins, Borough President Melinda Katz and the U.S. Census Bureau today announced they will hold a job fair

Lauds Those Who Have Made Commitment to Serve QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz today announced the appointments of 345 individuals to serve on their respective Community Boards. Of

QUEENS, NY – With the arrival of the Lunar New Year fast approaching, Borough President Melinda Katz today announced she will again host a Lunar New Year Celebration & Photo

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz and the African American Heritage Committee will host their annual Black History Month Celebration on Tuesday, February 26th, replete with cultural performances, academic

Pledges to Boycott Potential Citizenship Question on 2020 Census Shortchanged Borough Ranks First in School Overcrowding, Last in Funding Affirms Support for Closing Rikers, Calls Upon City to “Start Anew”

QUEENS, NY – With the 2020 Census now just over one year away, Borough President Melinda Katz announced today the first 70 appointees to her Queens Complete Count Committee. “From

2018 HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE UNDERWAY AT BOROUGH HALL Donated Items Accepted Through December 20, 2018 for Families in Need QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz announced today the start of

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz is pleased to announce her appointment of attorney Pauline Healy to the Queens Library Board of Trustees. A resident of Douglaston, Queens, Ms.

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, the New York City Parks Department, Queens veterans, elected officials and community leaders together broke ground today on the Queens Vietnam Veterans Memorial,

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz today announced the appointment of Sharon Lee as Deputy Borough President, effective November 17. Lee will succeed Deputy Borough President Melva Miller. “Sharon

Tuesday, November 13  QUEENS, NY — Considering the consequences that could come with a possible census undercount, Borough President Melinda Katz will host a borough-wide Town Hall on Tuesday, November

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Katz today announced the appointment of Phil Ballman as the Borough President’s Director of Cultural Affairs and Tourism. “Phil is a valuable addition to our

October 24 – 26, 2018 QUEENS, NY – To mark the one-year anniversary of New York’s conviction sealing law as well as following up on the success of the first

Friday, October 12 QUEENS, NY – In conjunction with National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Borough President Melinda Katz and the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence today announced

QUEENS, NY – The start of the school year is fast approaching, so Queens Borough President Melinda Katz is urging members of the public to help get the year off to

August 6-10, 2018 QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz and the Legal Aid Society announced details of their upcoming “Know Your Rights Week: Closing Cases, Opening Doors”, a week-long

Free Outdoor Summer Concerts Throughout Queens QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, in partnership with the Kupferberg Center for the Arts and NYC Parks, today announced the full schedule

Upgrades to Enhance Parks for Queens Residents and Visitors QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz announced an allocation of $12.1 million of her Fiscal Year 2019 discretionary capital funds

Free Informational Workshops and Confidential Legal Advice Five Events in Five Neighborhoods QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz and her Immigration Task Force announced details of their upcoming “Know

QUEENS, NY – As part of a the continuing revitalization of Jamaica that has been spurred by the Jamaica NOW Action Plan, Borough President Katz today announced a coordinated effort

Maintains Healthy Balance of Experience and New Voices QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz today announced the appointments of 331 individuals to serve two-year terms on their respective Community

Electeds Say Eliminating Proposed Discounted LIRR Fare Between Southeast Queens and Penn Station Renders Freedom Ticket Pilot “Inferior” and “Set Up For Failure” QUEENS, NY – In advance of the

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz is pleased to announce her appointment of Ozone Park resident George Russo to the Queens Library Board of Trustees. As a long-time community

QUEENS, NY – As Queens prepares to celebrate Lunar New Year, Borough President Melinda Katz will again host a Lunar New Year Celebration & Photo Contest at Queens Borough Hall

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz issued her recommendation to approve the proposed rezoning and site selection of a new NYPD 116th Precinct stationhouse at 242-20 North Conduit Avenue

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz delivered her annual “State of the Borough” address this morning at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, where she offered a report on

Renders Borough Hall Available to Assist Residents with HEAP Applications QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz announced that residents who need financial assistance to help heat their homes this

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz is accepting applications from qualified and community-minded individuals who would like to serve on one of the borough’s 14 Community Boards, which play

Recommends Disposition to Keep NYPD Counterterrorism Bureau Training Facility at Former Army Reserve Center QUEENS, NY – The Fort Tilden Local Redevelopment Authority today voted to approve a redevelopment plan

Easier Access to City’s Immigration Resources QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz today announced that beginning this Friday, September 29, the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) will hold

FLUSHING, N.Y., September 14, 2017 – The New York Mets announced today that they are partnering with Queens Borough President Melinda Katz to hold a Hurricane Relief Drive next week

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, City Councilmember Paul Vallone, the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) and Community Board 7 today announced over $2.075 million

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz today hosted the ribbon-cutting for the newly-restored “Women’s Plaza in Queens”, a public space dedicated to the women of Queens. The plaza is located

QUEENS, NY – As part of her commitment to getting the school year off to a good start for all children, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz is encouraging members of the

Katz’s Cradles is an expansion of the City’s commitment to reduce sleep-related injuries among infants NEW YORK—First Lady Chirlane McCray and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz were joined today at

Free Outdoor Summer Concerts Throughout Queens QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, in partnership with Kupferberg Center for the Arts and NYC Parks, today announced the full schedule of

NEW YORK- Mayor Bill de Blasio and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz today announced “City Hall in Your Borough” will land in Queens on Monday, July 17. This will be

  QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, U.S. Representative Grace Meng, State Senator Toby Stavisky, State Assemblymember Ron Kim, City Councilmember Peter Koo, Queens Community Board 7, the NYC

    Sunday, June 11 in Flushing Meadows Corona Park  QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, in partnership with City Comptroller Scott Stringer, NYC Parks, City Parks Foundation, NYC

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz today announced the appointments of 354 individuals to serve two-year terms on their respective Community Boards. 77 of the 354 appointees are first-time

Borough President Katz Partners with Stop & Shop to Donate 1000 Easter Hams to Local Queens Organizations QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Melinda Katz and Stop & Shop, with

Poetry Contest to Commemorate 230th Anniversary of the Signing of the U.S. Constitution and 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in New York State QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Melinda

QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Melinda Katz and the Marshall Family will host a special event to honor the life and legacy of The Honorable Helen M. Marshall on

QUEENS, NY – In celebration of the spirit of Lunar New Year, Borough President Melinda Katz today announced she is holding a photo contest in which individuals will be invited

2017 State of the Borough Theme: “The Borough of Growth, The Borough of Families” Urges Re-Opening in Queens of Federal Citizenship Office; Borough-Wide Plan for Bike Lanes Proposes Soccer and

QUEENS, NY – U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks and Borough President Melinda Katz today reiterated their call for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to re-open its Queens Field Office, which

Queens Borough President Melinda Katz is accepting applications from qualified and community-minded individuals who want to serve on one of the borough’s 14 Community Boards, which play an important advisory

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz is pleased to announce her appointment of Andrew P. Jackson to the Queens Library Board of Trustees. Mr. Jackson (also known as Sekou

Space for Public to “Speak Out” About Uncertainty Felt in the “World’s Borough” in Light of Current Climate Opportunity for Residents to Connect with Resourceful Organizations and Exchange Ideas QUEENS,

QUEENS, NY –  With the beginning of the school year fast approaching, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz is encouraging members of the public to once again donate backpacks and other

  QUEENS, NY – Borough President Katz announced the appointments of Angelina Martinez-Rubio as General Counsel to the Borough President and Jennifer Walden Weprin as the Borough President’s Director of

For a Limited Time, By Appointment Only QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz today announced that Queens Borough Hall once again serves as an IDNYC “Pop-Up” Enrollment Center now

Free Family-Friendly Activities and SummerStage Concert in Flushing Meadows Corona Park QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, in partnership with NYC Parks, NYC & Company Foundation and Delta Air

Public Investments Toward Capital Upgrades to Keep CUNY Colleges in Queens Competitive QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz today announced an allocation of $3.64 million of her Fiscal Year 2017

Free Outdoor Summer Concerts Throughout Queens QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz today announced the talent lineup for this year’s “Katz Concert Series”, a slate of free outdoor concerts

Site to Host Tribute to Women of Queens, Public Space Designed to be Enhanced and Utilized by All QUEENS, NY – Restoration work began this week on the long-neglected, fenced-in

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz’s Broad Channel Street Raising Task Force this morning reviewed the progress of the $28 million Broad Channel Street Raising Project that will elevate

$70mm for New 116th Precinct, $292mm for Queensboro Bridge, $357mm for Water Tunnel No. 3, $778mm for Southeast Queens Sewer System QUEENS, NY –Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following

Moves Boards Toward “Healthier Balance” of Experience, New Voices and Proportional Representation QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz announced 318 appointments issued this month to serve two-year terms on

Credits Leadership Council for Milestones of Jamaica NOW Action Plan Reached Since its Launch One Year Ago Allocates $7mm in Capital Toward Planned Renovations and Expansion of Baisley Park Community

60 Percent of Build it Back Homes in Queens Have Been Served Quarter of Those Slated for Construction Work Are Now Complete QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz’s Hurricane

Critical Funding to Expand Facility and Programs in Queens QUEENS, NY – In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day (April 2), Borough President Melinda Katz today announced a $1 million

Honoring Veterans by Offering Easier Access to Services and Benefits  QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz and Mayor’s Office of Veterans’ Affairs (MOVA) Commissioner Loree Sutton, joined by State

Leading Preservation Organization and People for the Pavilion to Host Pop-Up Community Events to Capture Creative Reuse Ideas for Queens Landmark Washington (March 9, 2016) – The National Trust for

Open to Vendors Interested in the Night Market or in Starting a Business in NYC QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, in partnership with the Queens International Night Market and

Monday, November 30 QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz will hold a regular meeting of the Queens Parent Advisory Board on Monday, November 30 at 6pm.  The meeting will be

QUEENS, NY – The Queens Borough Board voted 12-2-6 this evening to disapprove both the proposed “Zoning for Quality and Affordability” (ZQA) and “Mandatory Inclusionary Housing” (MIH) zoning text amendments.

QUEENS, NY –Borough President Melinda Katz is pleased to announce her appointment of John Ottulich to the Queens Library Board of Trustees. Mr. Ottulich is a long-time Douglaston resident with

Renders Borough Hall Available to Assist Residents with HEAP Application QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz announced that residents in need of financial assistance to help heat their homes

Wednesday, October 21 QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz will hold a regular meeting of the Queens Parent Advisory Board on Wednesday, October 21.  The meeting will feature a

QUEENS, NY – With the start of the school year around the corner, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz encourages members of the public to donate backpacks and school supplies to homeless

Thursday, August 27 QUEENS, NY – Americana and Blues singer Ddendyl of the 2014 season of NBC’s “The Voice” will be the featured artist on Thursday, August 27 in Tribute

Tuesday, August 4 QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz and the Queens Center will distribute free backpacks and school supplies to schoolchildren at several National Night Out events this evening

New Construction, Capital Upgrades to Enhance the Student Experience  QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz announced an allocation of $5 million of her Fiscal Year 2016 discretionary capital funds

  QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz today announced the slate of performers, dates, times and locations for the shows that will be held this July and August as

To Equip Classrooms with SMART Boards, Laptops, Other Instructional Tools QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz announced an allocation of over $5 million of her Fiscal Year 2016 discretionary

Borough President Katz Extends IDNYC Temporary Pop-Up Enrollment Center Through July 10 QUEENS, NY – Over 1,000 New Yorkers have enrolled for the IDNYC municipal ID card at the temporary

Slated for Ten of the Borough’s Busiest Bus Stops QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz announced an allocation of $200,000 of her Fiscal Year 2016 discretionary capital funds to

Members to Oversee Implementation of Jamaica Now Action Plan Blueprint for Area Growth QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz today announced her appointees to the Jamaica Now Leadership Council,

Front of Queens Museum to Illuminate in Orange Now Through June 30 in Solidarity QUEENS, NY – Families of victims of gun violence, joined by elected officials, leaders and advocates,

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz today swore-in Astoria resident and Queens-native Maria Lisella as the new Queens Poet Laureate. “We received applications from 30 accomplished poets and the

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz will swear in 63 newly appointed community board members and 276 reappointed during a ceremony to be held Monday, June 8th, at 6

QUEENS, NY –Borough President Melinda Katz today announced a free training workshop on June 11 on accessing multiple economic development funding sources through one streamlined grant application process. Queens’ local

For Limited Time, By Appointment Only   QUEENS, NY – Due to tremendous demand for the IDNYC card, Borough President Melinda Katz announced Queens Borough Hall will serve as an

Amendment the Result of BP Katz’s Hurricane Relief Task Force and de Blasio Administration’s Build it Back Overhaul, Which Prioritized Interagency Collaboration and Community Engagement to Accelerate the Recovery QUEENS,

Ensuring Neighborhood Stability Through One-on-One Service for Owners to Protect Their Homes, Properties, Credit Offers Opportunity to Address Debts Owed to City and Avoid Private Debt Collector Before Deadline QUEENS,

User-friendly Informational Resource for Borough’s Diverse Immigrant Communities QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, in honor of “New York City Immigrant Heritage Week,” today announced the release of the

City Unveils Aggressive and Holistic Plan to Stimulate Smart Growth and Improve Livability in Jamaica NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, and Deputy Mayor for Housing and

Proclaims April 2015 as Landmarks Month in Queens BP Katz to Host Special Reception on April 21 to Commemorate Anniversary QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz proclaimed April 2015

Recommendations Seek to Address the Borough’s Longstanding Issues QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz submitted to the Mayor and City Council recommendations for the expense and capital budget priorities

Wednesday, March 18th QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz will hold a regular meeting of the Queens Parent Advisory Board. This month’s meeting will focus on the New York

Promoting a Love of Poetry and Literacy in Queens QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, in partnership with Queens College and Queens Library, has launched an open call for

The 5th annual Queens World Film Festival (QWFF) kicks off at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens, on Tuesday, March 17, with a special opening night tribute to

Borough President to Appoint Members to Important Education Policy Advisory Bodies QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Melinda Katz is accepting applications from qualified community- and education-minded individuals to serve

QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to questions about Community Board 9’s decision to proceed with its District Manager search and selection process

Outstanding community members and talented college scholarship winners were recognized QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz hosted a celebration of Black History Month last night (Monday, February 23) in

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz will chair an upcoming Queens Borough Board public hearing on the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Expense and Capital Budgets. The public hearing

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Katz announced the appointment of Melva Miller as Deputy Borough President, effective today.  Miller succeeds former Deputy Borough President Leroy Comrie who began his term

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz will chair an upcoming Borough Board public hearing on the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Expense and Capital Budgets. The public hearing will

If It’s Good for Our Families, It’s Good for Queens QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz shared some of the milestones reached in the first year in office and