Tag: glendale

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…

Holden marks another successful year of graffiti removal across the 30th Council District

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Feb. 11, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Robert Holden is marking another successful year of graffiti removal in his district, thanks to a collaborative effort with the Greater Ridgewood Restoration Corporation (GRRC). In 2024 alone, GRRC cleaned 365 locations across the district, with 105 sites power-washed and 260 repainted, significantly improving the aesthetic…

District 30 City Council candidate faces backlash over use of campaign funds

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Feb. 5, 2025 By Colum Motherway A recent controversy has emerged in the race for New York City Council District 30 as one candidate is facing criticism for using campaign contributions to cover the costs of an overseas conference trip. The spending, which was revealed through filings with the New York City Campaign Finance…

Candidate profile: Jonathan Rinaldi campaigns on anti-corruption platform in bid for District 30 seat

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Jan. 31, 2025 By Colum Motherway Jonathan Rinaldi, a City Council candidate for Queens’ District 30, is running on a platform of transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption, vowing to shake up the political establishment. Positioning himself as an outsider, he emphasizes his commitment to fighting overdevelopment and special interest influence while amplifying residents’ voices on…

Addabbo’s ‘Artist Showcase’ highlights local talent in central and southern Queens

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A man who plays four harmonicas simultaneously, a 7-year-old piano prodigy, and a woman who turns mixed materials into shoe sculptures were just some of the talented constituents who were featured at State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo’s Artist Showcase on Dec. 15 at the Forest Hills Jewish Center (FHJC). District 15 covers central and southern […]

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…