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Candidate: Borough President / Queens Borough President

Donovan Richards (D)

(Incumbent)

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a $38.4 million investment in eco-friendly electric heating pumps for NYCHA's Beach 41st Street development in Edgemere Wednesday morning. Photo by Lloyd Mitchell.
Queens

Mamdani announces $38 million investment in electric heating pumps for NYCHA Beach 41st Street development in Edgemere

By Shane O’Brien
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.
Queens

BP Richards endorses Reynoso to succeed Velázquez in 7th Congressional District

By Shane O’Brien
U.S. Rep. Gregory Meek calls for ICE to be defunding at a press conference at Queens Borough Hall Thursday afternoon. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.
Queens

Reps. Meeks, Meng join BP Richards to demand ICE accountability following fatal Minnesota shootings

By Shane O’Brien
President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal funds to states home to local governments with sanctuary city policies. Official White House photo.
Queens

Elected officials in Queens slam Trump over threats to withhold federal funds for sanctuary cities

By Shane O’Brien
Rendering for a planned FIFA Fan Zone at the National Tennis Center. Photo via NYNJ Host Committee.
Queens

National Tennis Center to transform into World Cup Fan Zone next summer

By Shane O’Brien
Amazon workers and Teamsters representatives rally at DBK1 in Woodside. Photo by Shane O'Brien.
Queens

Amazon workers and Teamsters rally at Woodside warehouse for union recognition

By Shane O’Brien
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards speaks at the official announcement of a Queens Holocaust Memorial at Borough Hall on Tuesday. Photo by Shane O'Brien.
Queens

BP Richards, Mayor Adams’ administration unveil plans for Queens Holocaust Memorial

By Shane O’Brien
Assembly Member Steven Raga celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at El Mariachi on Oct. 11. Photo via Steven Raga Facebook.
Queens

Raga celebrates Hispanic and Filipino heritage with two community events

By Shane O’Brien
Long Island City Partnership president Laura Rothrock delivers welcoming remarks at 2023 LIC Summit at The Museum of the Moving Image.
Queens

11th annual LIC Summit to take place at Museum of the Moving Image this Wednesday

By Shane O’Brien
Hozier performs at Forest Hills Stadium during the 2024 concert season.
Queens

Residents sue city, NYPD for allegedly taking over private streets during Forest Hills Stadium concert season

By Shane O’Brien
Protesters voiced their concerns about the proposed Metropolitan Park development at Corona Plaza on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud.
Queens

More than 100 protest against CAC’s unanimous vote in favor of Metropolitan Park

By Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud
23th Street, Long Island City, Queens, New York, USA - August 14th 2023: Old and modern high rise architecture in Long Island City. A new report by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has highlighted the economic growth and affordability challenges that the neighborhood is experiencing. Photo: Getty
Queens

State Comptroller DiNapoli report highlights growth, affordability challenges in western Queens

By Shane O’Brien
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Queens

Resorts World earns CAC approval, moves toward final hurdle in bid to win state gaming license

By Shane O’Brien
Council Member Julie Won announced preliminary plans for a new school at 5-46 46th Ave. on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Council Member Julie Won.
Queens

Won, Adams announce preliminary plan for Vernon Boulevard middle school as part of OneLIC Neighborhood Plan

By Shane O’Brien
Fumes are emitted from the Green Asphalt plant in Blissville. Photo courtesy of Thomas J. Mituzas.
Queens

Blissville residents aim to secure air purifiers as contamination concerns tied to Green Asphalt plant linger

By Shane O’Brien
ssembly Member Jessica González-Rojas pictured with city and state elected officials, supporters, and neighbors at her Senate race fundraiser at the Queensboro. Photo: Kisha Bari/González-Rojas campaign.
Queens

González-Rojas picks up high-profile endorsements after officially launching campaign for Ramos’ Senate seat

By Shane O’Brien
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards released a 2025 Queens Community Board Demographic Report on Tuesday, July 13.
Queens

BP Richards appoints record number of new community board members in 2025 report

By Athena Dawson
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Rise Light & Power representatives, city officials and public advocates launch the Reimagine Ravenswood Neighborhood Plan on Thursday, July 17.
Queens

BP Richards, city officials launch ‘historic’ community-driven ‘Reimagine Ravenswood’ plan

By Shane O’Brien
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Queens

Queens lawmakers condemn Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ as dangerous and unjust

By Shane O’Brien
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Queens

Queens lawmakers denounce Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s birthright citizenship order

By Shane O’Brien
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Queens

Krishnan leads push to end city contracts with convicted landscaping company owner

By Czarinna Andres

Antisemitic messaging sparks outrage over OneLIC neighborhood plan opposition

By sobrien
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Queens

BP Richards calls on Trump to restore $150M in Queens flood mitigation funds

By Shane O’Brien
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Queens

Queens Borough President outlines sweeping investments across Queens in State of the Borough address

By Athena Dawson

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