September 2024
New York Mayor Adams will be in court to be arraigned on bribery and other charges
These Are Some of the Lawmakers Who Have Called for Adams to Resign
Eric Adams rose to lead New York. Now a corruption scandal could end it all.
Mother of boy who drowned at Rockaways begs NYC lawmakers for more swimming education
New Queens playground designed by students also mitigates flooding
Advocates push for expanded NYC swim instruction, access
Get creative to get it done: Krishnan
Councilmember follows up report on shoddy conditions in city park bathrooms
NYC public park restroom survey: What it says
Los en parques: la mayoría sucios y muchos cerrados en horas que deberían estar abiertos
August 2024
More lifeguards for NYC waters: How to solve our swim safety crisis
‘Wave Makers’ Launch Splashdown in Jackson Heights
July 2024
Queens lawmakers look to expand access to swimming lessons
“Krishnan tackles water safety issues”
‘We are in a state of emergency’: 6th drowning reported at NYC beaches this summer
Looking for swimming lessons in NYC? Here’s where you can find them
Swimming program ‘Wave Makers’ launched in NYC to prevent future drownings
Free swim lessons begin in Jackson Heights
After 4 beach drownings, Mayor Adams dismisses calls for longer lifeguard hours
No Funding for Second Grade Swim Program for Second Year in Row
Tips for avoiding summer learning loss
June 2024
Preparativos para enfrentar el calor extremo en nuestra área
Most New York City pools are still closed as temperatures soar
NYC will revamp dozens of public pools in the city over 5 years, mayor says
How our parks can mend communities
Lawmakers rally against library cuts
CM Krishnan holds Jackson Heights town hall to tackle ‘Moped Crisis’ at Paseo Park
Mayor must fully fund our ‘backyards’- parks
NYC parks officer reassigned after viral video shows physical altercation with 14-year-old girl
May 2024
NYC beach season is back. But what about the sharks?
The Push For Funding NYC Parks, With Shekar Krishnan and Adam Ganser
Piden al alcalde que gestione más fondos para sembrar más arboles que den sombra en la ciudad
El concejal Shekar Krishnan aborda los avances en la negociación del presupuesto municipal
With fatal fires at a 2-decade high, NYC Council eyes ways to help victims
Neighbors rally for NYC Parks during budget negotiations
Queensboro Dance Festival returns with 30 free dance performances, new partnership
Parks Department to see $55 million cut in budget
Parents and pols protest illegal smoke shop in Jackson Heights
NYC pool and beach season might be extended into the fall
Jackson Heights community rallies against illegal smoke shops near schools
Mayor Adams’ proposed cuts to NYC parks could mean more trash, less upkeep, critics say
Painting Paseo, block by block
April 2024
Art Installation more than a mile long unveiled in Queens neighborhood
Where to see local artists’ work on display in Queens
New York City’s first soccer stadium- funded by the UAE but a good deal for New Yorkers?
Illegal smoke shop in Jackson Heights reopens days after being shut down by NYC Sheriff’s office
Randy Mastro fought for Giuliani, Big Oil and Chris Christie. Can he become NYC’s top lawyer?
Community rallies to preserve Queensbridge composting as Parks Dept. eviction looms
Queens electeds look to stop eviction of composting site
Concejo municipal responde a Eric Adams sobre el presupuesto de NYC
Council Members call for a hit of pot enforcement
Local Nonprofit to host free tree giveaway starting April 13
Inmigrantes de antes y de hoy intercambian experiencias de vida en NYC
Encuentro solidario en Jackson Heights: “Los trabajadores inmigrantes son esenciales”
Council passes class size transparency bill
Council gives Mayor Adams’ team an earful on potential impact of Parks Department cutbacks
NYC advocates press Adams to fulfill pledge on parks funding during budget season
Mayor’s Budget Dance Leaves Nonprofits- and New Yorkers- in the Lurch
March 2024
This Queens lawmaker’s bill aims to force city to battle some landlords on tenant’s behalf
NYC lawmakers to unveil bills that keep displaced tenants close to home, speed repairs
Presentan proyectos de ley para proteger a inquilinos de desplazamiento de sus hogares
After technical snafu, NYC says staggered school start times may be necessary for remote snow days
Why National Guard troops are being deployed in New York’s subways
City to restore many schools food items cuts from menus
How New York’s schoolchildren got their french toast sticks
February 2024
Advocates say New York City budget cuts have led to poor park maintenance as spring approaches
‘It was a frustrating day’: Tech mishap disrupts education of 1M NYC students
End of school closings? NYC used online learning, not a snow day. It didn’t go well
NYC Torments Kids With No Snow Day, Broken Tech
N.Y.C. Revived Remote Schooling for a Day. It Was a Mess.
Technical Issues Hamper Remote Learning for NYC Schools During Storm
Not all New York City neighborhoods seeing results after 10 years of Vision Zero, new report says
New York State BOE allows Trump on Republican primary ballot
New York lawmakers challenge Donald Trump’s ballot eligibility for “insurrection”
Policía: Conductor huye tras atropellar y matar a hispana de 61 años en Jackson Heights
SUV driver kills Jackson Heights woman
NYC’s Community Composting Cuts Are Putting Its Curbside Plan at Risk
January 2024
Mayor Adams Restores funding for trash cans, NYC parks jobs
Mayor undoes trash can cuts in another surprise restoration
Adams scraps his trash, Parks Cuts In Second Budget Reversal This Week
Adams trashes cuts to NYC park litter baskets in another surprise budget slash rollback
Do you know any idealistic politicians? Here’s one!
December 2023
Inside City Hall: City Council pushes back against mayor’s budget cuts
NYC parks set for dramatic reductions in staffing, cleaning under Mayor Adams’ budget cuts
Council bashes ‘careless’ cuts to city services in budget fight.
Council rails against Adams’ budget cuts
November 2023
October 2023
Why the New York City Floods Should be a Wake-Up Call
City Council allocates $17.5 million for critical investments at Elmhurst Hospital
NYC Council allocates $17.5M to improve Elmhurst hospital
Elmhurst Hospital gets $17 million boost from Council
Time Celebrates a Hundred People and the City Toasts Elmhurst’s Frontline Workers
September 2023
Feria de recursos para familias de inmigrantes en Queens
Map: NYC’s 15,000 (and Counting) Private Pools (curbed.com)
Queens Councilman allocates $60K to Libertas Centers for Human Rights at Elmhurst Hospital
Exigen con protesta acciones contra el cambio climático en Nueva York
City Must Offer Swimming to 2nd Graders
美国福建会馆举办活动 庆中秋迎中国国庆-侨报网 (uschinapress.com)
Resource Fair Held to Aid Immigrants
Guiness World Records Holder Swims in Far Rockaway Waters to Spotlight U.N. Climate Goals
Bronx Cricket Stadium Scheme Rejected
Vigil Condemns Police Brutality in Seattle
August 2023
NHSQ Housing Expo 2023: A Remarkable Achievement
Felon landscapers sue city for uprooting $22M tree-trimming contract
A Queens Woman Walks a Well-Worn Path to Housing Court
July 2023
Drowning on Rockaway Beach digs up water safety concerns
I On Politics – Queens Gazette
In New York City, Congestion Pricing Moves Forward as the FY24 Budget Takes Shape
Borough leaders show support at annual benefit for historic Queens County Farm Museum – QNS.com
New York City lawmakers of South Asian descent celebrate Diwali finally recognized as a holiday
Joe Biden celebrará en la Casa Blanca el Día de la Independencia de Colombia el 20 de julio
Pols give FDNY grand slam on tennis courts | | qchron.com
Let the city take you out to the movies | | qchron.com
NHSQ Housing Expo 2023: A Remarkable Achievement
June 2023
Op-ed | Housing as a human right begins with Right to Counsel | amNewYork
Pride and joy come out in Jackson Heights | | qchron.com
NYC Council bill would make Uber, Lyft notify drivers before bans
New York South Asian Elected Officials Denounce PM Modi’s Visit – Black Star News
Queens incumbents cruise to victory
Thursday’s Headlines: Election Shows Support for Open Streets Edition – Streetsblog New York City
Friend’s gets Queensmarked | | qchron.com
May 2023
This Fastest Growing Community in NYC Has Many Urgent, Unmet Needs
Community health center for AAPI, LGBT community opens in Jackson Heights
Elmhurst Hospital resident doctors begin five-day strike over unequal pay, benefits – QNS.com
NYC moves to avert lifeguard shortage as Memorial Day weekend approaches – Gothamist
Staffing struggles fuel clash over New York City parks budget
Lifeguard shortage again strikes NYC pools and beaches, Parks commissioner says
Stressed-out NYC parents blast lack of swim lessons, water access as lifeguard shortage persists
April 2023
Coming to your New York City borough: A new ‘co-named’ street – Gothamist
Hunger-Striking ICE Detainees Sue Over Conditions at NY’s Orange County Jail
Advocates, City Council Members Push Mayor to Invest More in Parks
Queens pols unveil winning participatory budgeting projects
NYC Council takes up bills to expand pool access citywide – Gothamist
March 2023
A look at the politics of Jackson Heights
Jackson Heights: The birthplace of Queens pride
Aquatic Center open to public after 3 years | | qchron.com
New York City aims to address lack of public swimming pools in communities of color
Queens community rallies for victims of recent anti-Asian attack
One Percent of the Budget for Parks? A Bargain, Says a Nonprofit – The New York Times
February 2023
Councilman Shekar Krishnan’s office vandalized over Drag Story Hour
New tree plantings in NYC fall to lowest level in 15 years – Gothamist
Candlelight vigil honors Tyre Nichols | | qchron.com
New first deputy of Parks from Queens | | qchron.com
New York City Council members say they continue to endure attacks for supporting Drag Story Hour
Council probes jails officials over communications with ICE
Celebrating Lunar New Year In Elmhurst – Queens Gazette
Queens lawmakers urge MTA to reopen Elmhurst Long Island Rail Road station – QNS.com
Supporters outnumber protesters as ‘Drag Story Hour’ returns in Queens
Community stands up for Drag Story Hour in Jackson Heights
Uber and Lyft workers hold 12-hour strike at LaGuardia Airport – QNS.com
Uber and Lyft drivers strike outside LaGuardia for higher wages
January 2023
Protesters vandalize NYC Councilman’s home over Drag Story Hour
NYC Council member targeted over drag story hour – PIX11
How New York City’s Trees and Shrubs Help Clear Its Air
New York councillor Shekar Krishnan faces transphobic protests – The American Bazaar
Mayor Eric Adams Budget Cuts Put Wage Theft Recovery Program In Jeopardy
Queens Councilman’s office vandalized in battle over Drag Story Hour
Queens Botanical Garden hosts Lunar New Year celebration with globally beloved Miffy – QNS.com
December 2022
Max Politics Podcast: City Council Member Shekar Krishnan on Priorities for NYC Parks
Fair Chance debate heats up at hearing | | qchron.com
Labor union says Parks Dept. should let them protest contract awarded to scandal-ridden company
Uber, Lyft drivers protest in NYC after lawsuit stalls pay raises
Examinan respuesta de la ciudad a la llegada de migrantes en NY
Trump golf course faces major problem
Anti-LGBTQ demonstrators face off with counter protesters at Queens Drag Story Hour
‘Drag Story Hour’ protest draws passionate crowds outside Queens library – Gothamist
Protesters, supporters gather at Drag Story Hour in Queens
Homes of council members who support Drag Story Hour vandalized | | qchron.com
November 2022
Drag Story Time sparks faceoff in Jackson Heights | | qchron.com
Open school tracks and fields to all New Yorkers
Bilingual teachers hard to find as thousands of migrant students enter NYC schools – Gothamist
Group of city councilmembers push for federal takeover of Rikers Island
$67 Million Flushing Aquatic Center Still Closed Months After Emergency Roof Repair – THE CITY
Is N.Y.’s Child Welfare System Racist? Some of Its Own Workers Say Yes.
A new ‘Park Avenue’: 34th in Jax Hts. | | qchron.com
Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center remains closed after years of repairs
October 2022
NYC Council want migrants in hotels, not Randalls Island
Electeds rally for universal child care bills package – City & State New York
Queens Lawmakers Want Asylum Seekers Housed in Hotels, Not Tent City on Randall’s Island – LIC Post
Brooklyn councilmembers demand action on climate change plan
Exigen un albergue digno para todos los inmigrantes que solicitan asilo
The 2022 New York City 40 Under 40
New York City Council staff won’t give up hybrid work without a fight
Elmhurst Hospital gets a booster shot | | qchron.com
Educrat accused of ‘misleading’ City Council on pre-K staffing cuts
‘Trick-or-Streets’ will expand Open Streets hours on Halloween for first time
NYC Halloween Open Streets Plan Should Be in Place All Year
Ms. Kalita Goes to Washington – Epicenter-NYC
City Watch with Ydanis Rodriguez, Selvena Brooks-Powers
Jackson Heights Lawmakers Hold Rally Friday in Support of Drag Queen Story Hour – LIC Post
NYC pols demand answers over ousted early childhood staffers after Post report
Jackson Heights Lawmakers Hold Rally Friday in Support of Drag Queen Story Hour
September 2022
Saudi-Tied Tournament Causes Push to Void Trump’s N.Y.C. Golf Contract – The New York Times
Council leaders demand Mayor Adams revoke Trump golf license
City Hall, Queens CMs at odds over Trump golf course license revocation | | qchron.com
NYC mayor under new pressure to break Trump’s golf deal with city, scrap Saudi-backed event
NYC Council members increase pressure for city to end contract with Trump golf course – Gothamist
Mayor, CMs at odds over Trump course | | qchron.com
NYC Council pressures mayor to stop Saudi golf tournament at Trump course
NYC again rejects council members’ calls to terminate Trump golf license – ABC News
Trump Golf Course’s Saudi Tournament Likely As NYC Says Hands Are Tied | New York City, NY Patch
Renewed push for NYC to cut ties with Bronx golf course licensed to Trump
City Council Members Want Trump Golf Course License Cancelled The Bronx Ink
Krishnan Joins India Home USA Opening Celebration – Queens Gazette
August 2022
New York’s Most Exciting New Public Space is a Street in Queens
Queens Councilman Shekar Krishnan says real power lies with the people | Crain’s New York Business
5 New Yorkers to know: August 26 | Crain’s New York Business
July 2022
200 NYC Parks Department Jobs Restored Following Union Action – LaborPress
Jackson Heights community celebrates opening of new dog run at Travers Park – QNS.com
City Council Holds Oversight Hearing on Tree Canopy
NYC lifeguard wages increased for summer | | qchron.com
Several Queens Officials Join Call to Block Con Edison’s Proposed Rate Hikes – Sunnyside Post
Stuck Nation Radio: Changing The World Where We Live – LaborPress
Without further parks funding, advocates say system equity is ‘an impossible job’
Parts of NYC to be renamed Little Bangladesh, Little Thailand, Ukrainian Way under bill | PIX11
Over a year after fire, Jackson Heights tenants continue to fight for a return to their homes
City to appeal strike down of non-citizen voting law
Concejales visitan bares; información sobre viruela del mono
Pols head to gay bars to discuss monkeypox | | qchron.com
June 2022
AAPI curriculum coming to schools | | qchron.com
Stop school shootings | | qchron.com
March Against Gun Violence – Queens Gazette
‘I feel free’: Prosecutors drop charges against Prakash Churaman
30th Annual Queens Pride Parade Draws Big Crowd to Jackson Heights – Astoria Post
Alley Pond Environmental Center celebrates 50 years at Green Gala – QNS.com
Fun in the sun at the Queens Pride Parade | | qchron.com
Lifeguard shortage threatens summer | | qchron.com
Better Managing Public Space is Key to New York City’s Recovery
Judge says NYC can’t let noncitizens vote in city elections
Residentes legales protestan porque no les dejó votar en NY
Embattled Board of Elections again frustrates NYC voters with primary day problems
Councilmember Krishnan Cuts Ribbon on New Dog Run in Jackson Heights
Jackson Heights’ first public dog park opens
May 2022
City Council passes legislation to improve parks equity
The 2022 Power of Diversity: Asian 100 – City & State New York
City Council seeks to give every neighborhood a walk in the park
Queens angry over draft SCOTUS opinion | | qchron.com
Queens Councilmember Passes Bill to Improve Parks Equity – LIC Post
In effort to slow press coverage, judge clamps down on attorney in Churaman case
Dozens of Council members, union boss press Adams to make good on parks promise – Gothamist
Parks faces maintenance staff deficit going into summer
Advocates Raise Concerns About Orange County Jail After Rare Tour
Advocates, Council Members Call on City Government to Better Support Asian Communities
Councilmembers Cite Concerns Over COVID Safety in Visit to ICE Detainees in NY
La necesidad de espacios verdes – El Diario NY
Jackson Heights community rallies against gun violence in schools
Majority of City Council Declares Opposition to Reauthorizing NYC Tax Lien Sale
April 2022
NYC Councilman Krishnan opens new office, hosts multiple events
Correction officer out sick 160 days rewarded with job driving NYC jails Commissioner Louis Molina
New York City organizations working to increase diversity in youth hockey
Protestan ante posibles aumentos a la renta
Shekar Krishnan – Trabajador Inmigrante
March 2022
New York is about to let noncitizens vote. It could reshape local politics forever.
Thousands Turn Out For Return of St. Pats For All Parade – LIC Post
New York City aims to address lack of public swimming pools in communities of color
One Percent of the Budget for Parks? A Bargain, Says a Nonprofit – The New York Times
New plan to invest $1 billion in annual maintenance for New York City parks
New York City leaders call for more investment in parks
Five-point plan for NYC Parks unveiled | | qchron.com
Jackson Heights councilman unveils blueprint for greater investment in city parks system – QNS.com
Correction commissioner grilled about problems at Rikers Island
February 2022
Mayor Adams Appoints NYC Parks Leadership | City of New York
City Council and Permanent Outdoor Dining
A Million More Trees for New York City: Leaders Want a Greener Canopy
NYC Care Reaches Milestone of 100,000 Members
NYC Landlords Almost Never Get Arrested for Illegal DIY Evictions – THE CITY
Landlords Not Being Arrested for Illegal Evictions
Opening Remarks | 38th Annual GreenThumb GrowTogether Conference
In First Budget, Adams Fails to Fulfill Pledge of 1% for Parks
Mayor visits Jackson Heights open street — Queens Daily Eagle
Adams’ pledge to boost parks funding is absent from budget proposal – POLITICO
Three Queens Protected Bike Lanes to be Fortified With Cement Barriers – Astoria Post
January 2022
Historic City Council meets, picks Adrienne Adams as speaker
Legisladores piden alcalde establezca opción clases remotas
‘A place of inhumanity’: Justice advocates, pols rally in support of Rikers Island hunger strike
Rikers Island Detainees Refusing Institutional Food To Protest Jail Conditions – CBS New York
Advocates call on city to meet hunger striking detainees’ demands — Queens Daily Eagle
City leaders call for immediate action against evictions and to ensure Right to Counsel
City Council Announces New Committee Chairs – New York League of Conservation Voters