By NYC Councilwoman Joann Ariola
The mayoral race is rightfully getting all of the attention when it comes to the ballots this November, but what’s on the back of the ballot this year is just as important as what’s on the front.
This year, the ballot proposals on the back of the ballot – especially proposals 2, 3, and 4 – can, if voted through, dramatically change the way development and zoning is done in this city.
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By NYC Councilwoman Joann Ariola
With Election Day looming just a few short months ahead, there’s understandably a lot of conversation about who will serve as our next Commander-in-Chief. Especially in light of the tragedy last weekend and the near assassination of former President Trump, all eyes are very firmly glued to the race for the White House.
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By Anthony Medina
Queens City Council Member Joann Ariola, representing City Council District 32 residents, has secured $31 million in funding as part of the recently approved New York City Council budget for fiscal year 2025.
The councilwoman steered millions of dollars to help maintain vital services and organizations this year in her expansive district, which includes Breezy Point, Broad Channel, Glendale, Howard Beach, Ozone Park and Woodhaven.
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By Rich Calder
A Queens councilwoman wants to supply all Big Apple firehouses and police precincts with thin “red-line” and “blue-line” American flags in response to leftists claiming they’re fascist symbols.
Republican Joann Ariola collected 53 of the tribute flags from generous New Yorkers since beginning an online campaign two weeks ago.
The councilwoman already delivered blue-line flags to
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By Elizabeth Heckman
A New York City Council member came to the defense of firefighters who booed New York Attorney General Letitia James and cheered former President Trump last week after the FDNY said it was “looking into” staff who broke department regulations.
“That sounds a little like McCarthyism to me,” Councilwoman Joann Ariola told “
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By Anthony Medina
Council Member Joann Ariola aims to keep the streets clean in her southeast Queens district with the help of city agencies and an employment program looking to improve the area.
Every week participants of the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO)— a second-chance program giving formerly incarcerated people support in finding jobs — work to keep the Queens neighborhoods in Ariola’s district (D-23) clear of trash and dangerous conditions.
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By NYC Councilwoman Joann Ariola & Col. Thomas P. Sullivan, Candidate for NYS Assembly
New York City is in a tailspin. In large part thanks to the growing – and completely mishandled – migrant crisis, Mayor Eric Adams has announced that he’s planning enormous slashes to city services across the board. $32 million in cuts to the DSNY.
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Last week, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams presented her “State of the City” address to a crowd of people gathered at the Sotomayor Center in the Bronx. During the speech, the Speaker outlined her agenda to recreate New York City in a way that would put “people over everything” and improve the lives of New Yorkers. I must say that although I was encouraged by a number of the Speaker’s proposed initiatives–I do think the proposals regarding public safety and some of the usage of taxpayer dollars are completely off the mark.
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New York City is a city under siege. The Big Apple saw a 22% increase in major crimes in 2022 (126,537 vs 103,388 the year prior). Of those, there were 433 homicides and 1,294 shootings. In a recent New York Times article – the same one where these very figures can be read – John Jay College professor Christopher Hermann told reporters “crime is up in New York City, and it’s up quite a bit.”
Crime is up, and yet some in our city want to further handcuff our police – the one group in the city that’s been proven to keep us safe.
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As many of my constituents know, I am the Chair of the New York City Council’s Fire & Emergency Committee. In that capacity, I’ve spent much of my time fighting to protect the FDNY’s benefits, enhance their on-the-job safety, and guarantee that all members of the Department are given the pay that they deserve. This week, I’d like to take a minute to tell you all about some of the battles we’re waging in the Council and let you know of some of the developments going on behind the scenes.
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