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Candidate: Borough President / Queens Borough President

Donovan Richards (D)

(Incumbent)

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The Knicks celebrate their first NBA Championship in 53 years at City Hall. Photo by Gabriele Holtermann
Queens

Queens shows up for Knicks Key to the City ceremony at City Hall

By Shane O’Brien
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Watch: Queens Borough President Donovan Richards (seeking re-election)

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NYC Parks, elected officals and community advocates cut the ribbon at Queensbridge "Baby" Park Friday morning. Photo by Shane O'Brien.
Queens

NYC Parks cuts the ribbon at reopened and renovated Queensbridge ‘Baby’ Park

By Shane O’Brien
Elected officials and developers cut the ribbon at the newly-opened Willets Point Commons affordable housing development.
Queens

Willets Point Commons officially opens to new residents as developers break ground on new senior affordable development

By Shane O’Brien
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced NYCHA's 2026 sustainability agenda at Woodside Houses on Wednesday, April 22.
Queens

Mamdani unveils NYCHA’s 2026 sustainability agenda during Earth Day visit to Woodside Houses

By Shane O’Brien
NYCFC installed the final steel beam at Etihad Park during a topping out ceremony Wednesday morning. Photo by Dylan Christie.
Queens

NYCFC installs final beam at Etihad Park during topping out ceremony in Willets Point

By Shane O’Brien
Maspeth Firehouse suffered the greatest losses of any NYC firehouse on 9/11. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.
Queens

Elected officials call for Maspeth Firehouse to be designated official city landmark ahead of 25th anniversary of 9/‌11

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

Economic impact report finds Forest Hills Stadium generated $42.5 million for local economy

By Shane O’Brien
Gov. Kathy Hochul, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, State Sen. John Liu and Council Member Sandra Ung visited Flushing businesses Saturday, March 14.
Queens

Rep. Meng, Gov. Hochul visit Flushing businesses amid period of ‘deep uncertainty’

By Shane O’Brien
Assembly Member Catalina Cruz endorses Assembly Member Steven Raga (pictured) in Sunnyside on Saturday. Photo via Raga campaign.
Queens

AM Raga announces campaign to succeed Gianaris in Senate District 12

By Shane O’Brien
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a $38.4 million investment in eco-friendly electric heating pumps for NYCHA's Beach 41st Street development in Edgemere earlier in February. Photo by Lloyd Mitchell
Queens

Mayor Mamdani makes strides in Queens in first 50 days in office

By Shane O’Brien
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

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