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
Income Test is Vicious, Immoral Proposal Would Force Impossible Choice Upon Families QUEENS, NY – Queens, where immigrants make up nearly half of its 2.3 million residents, is the most
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 – Borough President Melinda Katz, a New York City public school parent, stated the following in response to the New York State Education Department’s prolonged delay in releasing
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
Roadmap for Equitable Job Growth in NYC’s Future Tech Hub QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, the Western Queens Tech Task Force, Coalition for Queens and HR&A Advisors today
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to the United State Supreme Court’s decision to uphold President Donald Trump’s travel ban, and encouraged the public
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
“Thrilled Paul Simon is Coming Home, But City Should Make Historic Concert Free to Public” QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to the announcement
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to the latest developments toward the decriminalization, legalization and regulation of marijuana. The New York State Health Department
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
City Plans to Shut Down a Third of Beaches Most Visited by Tourists to the Rockaway Peninsula QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to
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 – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to questions about the decision by the New York City Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) this morning on
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 stated the following in response to questions about an agreement reached this week with the Queens Development Group on Phase 1 of Willets
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
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to questions about Governor Andrew Cuomo’s multi-pronged agenda that targets sexual harassment in the workplace: “A settlement should
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to questions about the city’s plan to build a pre-K school at the New York Hall of Science,
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 stated the following regarding the passing of Assemblymember Michael Simanowitz: “I am deeply saddened by the loss of Assemblymember Michael Simanowitz, a
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
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to questions about the massive Spectrum service disruption that reportedly affected 60,000 customers’ access to internet, cable and
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 stated the following in response to questions about news reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were present yesterday at the Queens County
“We Must Move Forth on an Aggressive Timeline to Meet City’s Immediate, Desperate Needs” QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to questions about the
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 Schools are to be Off-Limits to Federal Immigration Agents” QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to questions about federal immigration agents showing up
QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following about FDNY Firefighter William Tolley, who died from injuries he sustained while fighting a fire yesterday afternoon in an
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following about the New York City Schools Chancellor’s selection of a permanent principal at Townsend Harris High School: “Deep unrest over
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 – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following on the passing of the Honorable Helen Marshall, former President of the Borough of Queens: Helen Marshall was a larger-than-life
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
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, who was on-site over the weekend and received briefings by lawyers about the status of previously detained individuals, stated the following about the
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
Borough President Melinda Katz responds to questions about plans to overhaul John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in Queens, unveiled earlier today by Governor Andrew Cuomo: “As the home to
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz responds to questions about the Chancellor’s Regulation C-30 process (“C-30 process”) – the Chancellor’s official principal hiring process – underway at the prestigious
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to questions about recently imposed changes by the New York City Department of Education (DOE) to the District
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to questions about applications recently filed by for-profit organizations with the City to shut down major portions of
Renders Borough Hall Available to Assist Residents with HEAP Application QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz announced that residents who need financial assistance to help heat their homes this
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 – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following on the passing of Shimon Peres, former Prime Minister, President and Foreign Minister of Israel: “He was a leader of
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to Wednesday night’s murder of Nazma Khanam: “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends
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
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, Senator Leroy Comrie, Assemblymember Alicia Hyndman, Councilmembers Barry Grodenchik, Daniel Dromm, and I. Daneek Miller stated the following in response to the New
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
Critical Funding to Improve Centers of Lifelong Learning QUEENS, NY –Borough President Melinda Katz announced a $13 million allocation of her FY 2017 discretionary capital funds to pay for important
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
$8.25MM Project for State-of-the-Art Interior Renovation QUEENS, NY – Borough President Katz and Queens Library President and CEO Dennis Walcott, joined by elected officials, community leaders and Friends of
$1.5MM Capital Comes on Top of Earlier $500,000 Allocation as City Councilmember QUEENS, NY – At the Memorial Day Observance Ceremony this morning at Borough Hall, Borough President Melinda Katz
Electeds Urge “No” on Proposal to Co-Locate High School in Existing I.S. 109 District Middle School QUEENS, NY – In advance of the upcoming Panel for Education Policy (PEP) vote
Sunday, June 26 in Flushing Meadows Corona Park QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, in partnership with NYC Parks, NYC & Company Foundation and Delta Air Lines, today announced
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
QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to questions about the passing of former Deputy Mayor and FDNY Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta: “Nicholas Scoppetta was
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
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to questions about the Queens Library Board of Trustees’ selection of former NYC Schools Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott
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
“Only In Queens” QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz shared some of the milestones reached in the first half of her term in office and outlined the priorities for the
BP Katz: “Fair to All Applicants, Allows City to Establish Official Policy, Criteria and Process for Community Input” QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz and the Queens Borough Board will hold a public hearing on the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2017 Preliminary Expense and Capital Budgets on Monday,
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following about former Chief Judge Judith Kaye, the State’s first female Chief Judge and first woman appointed to the Court of
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Katz announced the appointment of Veronica “Vicky Morales” Casella as Director of Community Boards. Casella succeeds former Director of Community Boards Barry Grodenchik, who was
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to a report by StreetEasy released today on 2015-2016 New York City housing market trends, which projects a
Thursday, January 21, 2016 QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz will deliver her annual “State of the Borough” address, which will include milestones reached in the past years
Seniors, Parking, Prior Contextual Rezonings and Skilled Labor Commitments Chief Among Concerns QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz issued her recommendations to disapprove the proposed “Zoning for Quality 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.
World’s Borough Salutes Jennifer Wu and Tahl Leibovitz, Among First Americans to Qualify QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz presented Citations of Honor today to two Queens residents who
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
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to questions about applications filed by for-profit organizations recently with the City to shut down major portions of
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to the conclusion of the 2015 World Series: “Thanks to the New York Mets for this Amazin’ season,
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following about the New York Mets winning the National League Championship Series (NLCS): “Congratulations to the New York Mets on this
QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to the fatal shooting last night of NYPD Officer Randolph Holder who was killed in the line
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 – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to questions about Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s launch of the Common Core Task Force: “In New York and
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to questions about the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA’s) threat to slash funding for New York City transit projects
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
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz announced an allocation of $32 million of her Fiscal Year 2016 discretionary capital funds for important construction, renovations and upgrades across 37 public
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
Important Expansions, Renovations and Technology Across 12 Branches QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz announced an allocation of $14 million of her Fiscal Year 2016 discretionary capital funds for
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following about the recommendations released today by the Governor’s Airport Advisory Panel, on which Borough President Katz serves: “This is an important
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 stated the following in response to questions about the City Comptroller’s audit and investigative report on the Queens Library’s finances between Fiscal Years
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
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding the right to same-sex marriage: “Today’s Supreme Court decision guaranteeing the
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 stated the following about the proposed rent guidelines for leases renewing between October 1, 2015 – September 30, 2016, as discussed at the
Monday, June 15 QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz will chair a Borough Board meeting on Monday, June 15. The Board will hear a presentation from the Port Authority
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz announced the “2015 Katz Concert Series” made up of free outdoor concerts this summer at various locations throughout Queens. “From Reggae to Motown,
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,
New Mid-Block Signal, Crosswalk, Lane Markings to Improve Safety for Children and Families QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT), elected officials,
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz announced the allocation of discretionary capital funding to create a new, free, full-day pre-K program at the Ravenswood Community Library located in the NYCHA
QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following about NYPD Police Officer Brian Moore of the 105th Precinct’s Anti-Crime Unit, who passed away this afternoon in Jamaica,
Supports “Close to Home” Mission but Urges Alternative Locations Outside of Residential QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to questions about the Administration
QUEENS, NY – Queens elected officials issued the following joint statement about the congestion pricing plan proposed by Move NY: “The ‘Move NY Fair Plan’ is far from fair and
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
QUEENS, NY – Queens Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to questions about the preliminary proposal to eliminate or reduce parking spot requirements for any affordable and/or
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
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz is pleased to announce her appointment of retired New York State Supreme Court Justice Augustus C. Agate to the Queens Library Board of
Additional NYPD Traffic Enforcement Agents, New Left-Turn Lane, New Markings Designed to Enhance Safety and Traffic Flow in Downtown Core QUEENS, NY – At a meeting of Queens Borough President
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
Decades-Old Rusty School Trailers at P.S. 19 in Corona to be Removed New Physical Addition to School Building Slated for Construction QUEENS, NY – Parents, elected and city officials today
Queens Lauds Prioritization of Affordable Housing, Restoration of Rockaway Ferry QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to questions about Mayor Bill de Blasio’s
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
Talented individuals will be great assets to the Library QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz is pleased to announce her appointments of Adrienne Adams and Eli Shapiro, Ed.D, LCSW,
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz issued the following statement in recognition of former Deputy Borough President Leroy Comrie’s inauguration today as a New York State Senator: “Leroy Comrie is an
QUEENS, NY — “Former Governor Mario Cuomo was a giant of New York politics who devoted his life to public service. As governor, he used his considerable intelligence and leadership ability
Talented high school seniors can earn monetary awards to help cover academic expenses QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz today announced she is inviting talented Queens high school seniors
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following about the killing of two NYPD police officers today: “My thoughts and prayers are with the families of two of
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following about today’s vote by the Queens Borough Public Library’s Board of Trustees to permanently remove Thomas Galante, the Library’s former
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.: “Throughout this process my office, my colleagues in the other boroughs and Comptroller Scott Stringer raised serious concerns about the proposed ‘LinkNYC’ WiFi program.
Acclaimed as a Melting Pot with Great Restaurants, Art, Beaches QUEENS, NY — Next stop…Queens! The world’s most diverse county was selected as the best tourism destination in the United
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz will hold a regular meeting of the Queens Parent Advisory Board on Wednesday, December 10. This month’s topic will be the Department of
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to the grand jury’s decision today in the death of Eric Garner: “My heart and prayers are with
New York, NY-On Wednesday, New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. along with Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, Manhattan Borough President Gale A.
Pay-More-For-Status-Quo Approach Short-Sighted, Limits Economic Vitality and Growth QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following about the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA’s) latest fare and toll increase proposals,
New Board, Accountability and Oversight Measures Restore Public Faith and Trust in Library’s Management QUEENS, NY – Judge Frederic Block of the United States District Court for the Eastern District
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, in conjunction with the NonProfit HelpDesk (NPHD), is hosting a two-part, no-cost training workshop entitled “Taking Your NonProfit to the Next Level” to
“Strong PTAs Make Strong Schools” QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz will host a workshop for Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) as well as for parents interested in becoming more involved
Hundreds of Neighborhood Stakeholders Help Shape Jamaica Action Plan as Part of BP Katz Initiative QUEENS, NY – Several hundred local stakeholders participated in the Jamaica Planning Initiative Conference on
BP Katz Renders Her Office Available Mon-Thu to Assist Residents with HEAP Application QUEENS, NY – With the first cold snap of the season sending shivers throughout the city, Borough
QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following regarding yesterday’s terror attack in Jerusalem: “I am terribly saddened by the horrific terror attack at a place of
“Responsible Development That Queens Can Be Proud Of” QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, former Chair of the City Council Land Use Committee, stated the following in response to
On this second anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, I would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and perseverance of the residents of our city whose lives were
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz is pleased to announce her appointment of Dr. Lenore R. Gall, Ed.D., to the Board of Trustees of the Queens Borough Public Library. Dr. Gall
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz and Dalila Hall, the Queens Borough Commissioner of the city’s Department of Transportation (DOT), unveiled new “Welcome to Queens” signs recently installed along major thoroughfares
A six-month series of events to commemorate the World’s Fair anniversaries organized by the World’s Fair Anniversary Committee and NYC Parks will end with a concluding celebration on Sunday, October
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz is pleased to announce her appointment of Earl G. Simons to the Board of Trustees of the Queens Borough Public Library. Mr. Simons is the
On Wednesday, August 27, 2014, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz will host the first in a series of Veterans Business Forum sessions that will be held at Queens Borough Hall.
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz is pleased to announce her appointment of Robert Santos to the Board of Trustees of the Queens Borough Public Library. Mr. Santos is the Vice
In an effort to prevent further disruptions from interfering with the business of running the Queens Library, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz today announced she has denied the appeals of
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz today announced she is removing six individuals from their positions on the Queens Library’s Board of Trustees. Borough President Katz took this action because
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz will speak at the press conference the Queens Jewish Community Council (QJCC) is holding tomorrow morning to give elected officials and community leaders the opportunity
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz today commended Mayor Bill de Blasio, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the members of the City Council for agreeing to include more than $4.8
“The temporary Rockaway ferry now in operation has been a great boon for Rockaways residents seeking an easy commute to other parts of the City and for people from other
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz today praised members of the state Senate who early this morning voted 59 to 1 in favor of a bill that would reform the governance
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz will swear in 54 newly appointed community board members during a ceremony to be held tomorrow (Thursday, June 12th), at 6 p.m. in the New
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz today praised members of the state Assembly who yesterday voted 132 to 0 in favor of legislation that would reform the governance structure of the
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz today announced the allocation of more than one million dollars in capital funds to pay for streetscape improvements along commercial corridors in several Queens neighborhoods.
In recognition of our nation’s military members and veterans, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Thursday, May 22, 2014, at 11 a.m. in the
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, co-chair of the World’s Fair Anniversary Committee, helped preside over the well-attended World’s Fair Anniversary Festival held Sunday, May 18, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today announced that, in the spirit of borough pride, the two would wager a variety of delicacies from
Approximately 2,500 people visit Pavilion during celebration NYC Parks’ Queens Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski today joined Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, Assemblywoman Margaret Markey and National Trust for Historic Preservation board
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz today announced she has appointed Ann Kittredge to a position on the Community Education Council (CEC) for Community School District 28. Ms.
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz today announced she will be hosting a tax lien assistance session at Queens Borough Hall on Wednesday, April 9, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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