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Borough President

Queens Borough President

The borough president proposes legislation, zoning changes, city-wide budget recommendations, and direction for land-use in the borough. Borough presidents appoint members to the New York City Planning Commission, and members to other local boards.

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‘We need a government New Yorkers can trust’: Queens BP Richards meets with Gov. Hochul amid City Hall crisis

By Shane O’Brien
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Elected officials denounce contractor’s treatment of cleaning staff in Queens and Manhattan

By Shane O’Brien

Queens officials condemn Trump’s first day in office and sweeping executive orders

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Queens

Governor Hochul visits Queens Center Mall, talks cost of living and public safety

By Shane O’Brien
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Queens

Queens BP Donovan Richards recommends conditional approval of $8 billion Metropolitan Park proposal

By Shane O’Brien
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Queens

Cleaners and security staff protest wage cuts and benefit losses at Gertz Plaza Mall in Jamaica

By Shane O’Brien
From left to right: AM-elect Larinda Hooks, Korean American Family Service Center executive director Jeehae Fischer, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Gov. Kathy Hochul, AM Catalina Cruz, AM Jessica González-Rojas, CM Shekar Krishnan and AM Steven Raga at the launch of the Roosevelt Avenue fund Tuesday. Photo: Office of Jessica González-Rojas
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A $1 million effort: Gov. Hochul and Queens officials work to curb crime and boost safety on Roosevelt Avenue

By sobrien
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Queens

Queens leaders vow resistance, brace for ‘daunting battles’ after Trump election win

By Shane O’Brien
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Queens

Cambria Heights homeowners say ‘No’ to ‘City of Yes’ at packed town hall meeting

By Athena Dawson
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Borough President Richards reveals details of discussions with Hillcrest students following antisemitic protest

By Bill Parry
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Borough President Richards celebrates allocation of nearly $17 million to Queens parks and libraries in FY2023

By Michael Dorgan
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Goals for Willets Point: Mayor Adams rolls out plans for soccer stadium and 2,500 affordable housing units in transformed Queens neighborhood

By Ethan Stark-Miller
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While breaking ground on affordable development in Far Rockaway, borough president remarks on ‘crazy discussions’ over Innovation QNS project

By Bill Parry
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QBP Richards outlines accomplishments and goals during 2022 State of the Borough

By Ethan Marshall
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Borough President Richards endorses Ardila in race to replace western Queens assemblywoman

By Bill Parry
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Queens borough president hears over 200 testimonies during preliminary budget hearing

By Julia Moro
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Crowley announces state Senate bid in newly drawn 17th District in western Queens

By Bill Parry
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Queens borough president holds candlelight vigil in memory of fallen police officers

By Gabriele Holtermann
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Richards appoints new deputy borough president and chief of staff

By Julia Moro
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Incumbent Richards looks to hold off Republican challenger Zmich in race for Queens borough president

By Julia Moro
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Bayside Hills Civic Association to hold virtual candidate forum ahead of November elections

By Jenna Bagcal
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Plugged in: De Blasio touts electric conversion for NYC vehicle fleet as part of ‘Climate Week’ investments

By Morgan C. Mullings
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Schneps Media, PoliticsNY to host Queens borough president virtual debate tonight

By QNS Staff
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Watch: Queens Borough President Donovan Richards (seeking re-election)

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