Mamdani Pitches Trump on 12,000-Unit Sunnyside Yards Housing Plan
Mamdani Pitches Trump on 12,000-Unit Sunnyside Yards Housing Plan – A century-old dream for a Queens rail yard gets a new pitch at the Oval Office
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NYC Launches 2-K Free Child Care in Four Communities
NYC Launches 2-K Free Child Care in Four Communities – Hochul and Mamdani commit $73 million to serve 2,000 toddlers this fall
Wall Street Journal: Mamdani’s Sunnyside Bet Needs Trump to Deliver
Wall Street Journal: Mamdani’s Sunnyside Bet Needs Trump to Deliver – A business press perspective on NYC’s biggest housing gamble in decades
Mamdani Pitches the Biggest Housing Project in 50 Years
Mamdani Pitches the Biggest Housing Project in 50 Years – A Queens railyard could become a new city, if Trump says yes
Mamdani Brings Sunnyside Yards Dream to Trump’s Desk
Mamdani Brings Sunnyside Yards Dream to Trump’s Desk – A 50-year-old housing vision gets a White House audience
QueensLink Transit Proposal Gains Momentum as Mamdani Takes Office
QueensLink Transit Proposal Gains Momentum as Mamdani Takes Office – Streetsblog advocates for abandoned rail corridor reactivation to improve Rockaway access
New York State Advances Three Major Casino Proposals: Economic Transformation for NYC Metro Area
New York State Advances Three Major Casino Proposals: Economic Transformation for NYC Metro Area – Gaming board recommends licenses for Bronx, Queens developments with billions in investment and thousands of jobs promised
NYPD Proceeds With Prosecution Despite Mayor’s Concerns
NYPD Proceeds With Prosecution Despite Mayor’s Concerns – Man shot by police indicted for attempted assault; Mamdani questions protocol but DA moves forward
Judge Orders Removal of Protected Bike Lane on One of Queens’ Most Dangerous Corridors
Judge Orders Removal of Protected Bike Lane on One of Queens’ Most Dangerous Corridors – Court sides with opponents citing parking and traffic concerns, reversing city safety project on Northern Boulevard
Queens Civic Groups Praise Mamdani Transit Overhaul, Demand Faster Rollout
Queens Civic Groups Praise Mamdani Transit Overhaul, Demand Faster Rollout – Advocates applauded the administration’s bus priority initiative but warn Queens remains underserved, with new lanes and signal upgrades arriving quarter-by-quarter through 2026
DSA Member Diana Moreno Launches Campaign to Succeed Mamdani in Assembly
DSA Member Diana Moreno Launches Campaign to Succeed Mamdani in Assembly – Longtime activist and immigration advocate enters race for vacated Astoria seat with DSA backing
US Tennis Association Sues NYC Over Queens Casino Lease Dispute
US Tennis Association Sues NYC Over Queens Casino Lease Dispute – USTA claims Adams administration violating lease terms to benefit Mets owner Steve Cohen’s casino plans
Three New York City Casino Projects Win Critical Approval, Advancing Toward Final Licensing
Three New York City Casino Projects Win Critical Approval, Advancing Toward Final Licensing – State gaming board unanimously recommends licenses for Bronx and Queens casino developments worth billions in investment
Three Casino Projects Advance in New York City’s Competitive Licensing Process
Three Casino Projects Advance in New York City’s Competitive Licensing Process – Bronx, Queens Developments Poised to Transform Regional Gaming Landscape and Generate Billions in Investment
Queens DA Charges Man Despite Mamdani Objection
Queens DA Charges Man Despite Mamdani Objection – Mayor’s concerns noted in police shooting case