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The city wants to fund your community improvement ideas with ‘The People’s Money’

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Oct. 12, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan A participatory budgeting process to allow New Yorkers to decide how to spend part of the city’s budget, a fairly novel initiative coined the “The People’s Money,” is now open for idea submissions.  Phase 1 of the new cycle kicked off on Oct. 10 and will last until Nov. 19. During this idea generation period, all New Yorkers over the age of 11, and regardless of immigration status, can submit ideas for projects that address the needs of their community.  Projects must involve an expense, such as an after-school program or mental health initiative…
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Queens lawmaker allocates funding for improvements at three schools in Bayside, Oakland Gardens and Flushing

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Sep. 6, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed To kick off the school year, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic announced a collective $580,000 for gymnasium and auditorium upgrades for three local schools in School Districts 25 and 26.  With students returning for another successful academic year, many will be greeted with renovations that took place over the summer and…
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Federal infrastructure bill to provide millions for improvements to Queens highways

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May. 8, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Congresswoman Grace Meng on Monday, May 8, announced that the federal infrastructure bill has provided Queens with millions of dollars to help pay for crucial highway improvements throughout the borough. Known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the historic legislation was signed by President Biden in November 2021 after Meng…
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Four CUNY colleges receive $5.5 million in funding from Queens borough president’s office

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March 14, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The leaders of four City University of New York (CUNY) colleges in Queens were presented with a $5.5 million check for funding on Tuesday, March 14. The presentation was made by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, whose office allocated the funds to LaGuardia Community College, Queens College, Queensborough Community… Read more »