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District 30 candidate Alicia Vaichunas secures key endorsements at sold-out fundraiser

Alicia Vaichunas

Mar. 18, 2025 By Colum Motherway Alicia Vaichunas, a candidate for City Council in District 30, welcomed dozens of supporters at a soldout fundraising event held at Villa Erasmo in Middle Village. The event, held on March 6, featured prominent political figures and grassroots leaders who rallied around Vaichunas as their preferred candidate to…

CM Holden seeks immediate cease-and-desist zone for District 30 to prevent exploitation of homeowners

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Mar. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden is urging the NYS Department of State to swiftly designate District 30 a cease-and-desist zone.  His request comes in response to the overwhelming increase in aggressive real estate solicitations that homeowners in his district have been facing since the passage of the controversial “City…

Aviation High School in LIC celebrates its legacy of excellence in aviation education during Holden’s visit

Mar. 10, 2025 By cmotherway March 10, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden visited Aviation High School to observe the exceptional programs that are preparing students for successful careers in the aviation industry.  During his visit on Feb. 28, Holden expressed his enthusiasm about the school’s dedication to giving students the tools…

Avian flu outbreaks in Queens spark further calls to shut down all overcrowded NYC wet markets

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Mar. 6, 2025 By Colum Motherway The resurgence of avian flu at two animal slaughter markets in Queens has renewed urgent calls to shut down New York City’s densely packed wet markets. The latest outbreaks come just weeks after a temporary closure in February, when an undercover investigation by NYCLASS and Council Member Robert…

Ridgewood leaders split on Trump’s move to halt congestion pricing

Congestion Pricing Sign along the Long Island Expressway in Queens, New York

Feb. 21, 2025 By Colum Motherway The debate over New York City’s controversial congestion pricing program took a new turn on Wednesday, Feb. 19, when the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) sent a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul announcing plans to end the tolling program.  The letter, penned by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, cites…

Council Member Robert Holden calls for Comptroller Lander to recuse himself from mayoral discussions

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander Discusses Resignations Of 4 Deputy Mayors

Feb. 19, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden is calling for Comptroller Brad Lander to recuse himself from any discussions surrounding the status of Mayor Eric Adams. The demand follows Lander’s recent actions, which Holden has described as politically motivated and a misuse of city resources. Holden’s statement was released in response…

Holden’s deputy Alicia Vaichunas announces candidacy for City Council, joining three other contenders in District 30 race

Alicia Vaichunas

Jan. 6, 2025 By Colum Motherway Alicia Vaichunas, a longtime Maspeth resident, civic leader, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Council Member Robert Holden, has officially announced her candidacy for the New York City Council to succeed her term-limited boss. Vaichunas has been a key member of Holden’s team for nearly eight years. Her…

CM Holden applauds initiative to combat ‘growing menace’ of illegal scooters and mopeds in Glendale and Ridgewood

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Nov. 26, 2024 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden praised the success of a recent operation targeting illegal scooters and mopeds, which took place on Nov. 19. The operation was a collaboration between the Queens District Attorney’s office, the NYPD’s 104th Precinct, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV), and…