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Queens leaders celebrate appointment of first-ever American Pope

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May. 9, 2025 By Colum Motherway In a groundbreaking moment for the Catholic Church and American history, Queens elected officials are proudly celebrating the appointment of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV.  The 69-year-old Chicago native becomes the first American to be elected pope, assuming the role of the 267th successor to…

Holden introduces bills targeting fire hydrant obstruction and rodeo animal abuse

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Apr. 25, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden has introduced two new pieces of legislation that target fire hydrant misuse and abusive rodeo practices.  The two bills—Intro 1255 and Intro 1256—seek to bolster public safety and protect animals from inhumane treatment. The first bill, Intro 1255, known as the Rodeo Animal Protection…

Newtown Historical Society unveils rare maps of old Queens in Maspeth exhibit

Newtown Historical Society exhibit in Maspeth

Apr. 16, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Newtown Historical Society, in collaboration with Council Member Robert Holden, has unveiled its latest exhibit, ‘Historic Maps of Newtown.’  It is now open to the public at Holden’s district office, located at 58-38 69 St., 2nd Floor. The exhibit is available for viewing during regular business hours…

Ridgewood and Maspeth migrant shelters to close in June, Holden confirms

Migrant shelters in Queens to close in June.

Apr. 4, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden announced on Thursday, April 3, that the Mayor’s Office has confirmed the closure of two controversial migrant shelters in his district.  The emergency shelters, located at the Ridgewood Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood and the Rabbinical Seminary in Maspeth, will cease operations in June 2025.…

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…

Queens DA Melinda Katz and elected officials honor veterans in annual Elmhurst Park ceremony

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Nov. 12, 2024 By Colum Motherway Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz organized and hosted a Veterans Day Observance on Friday, Nov. 8, for those who have sacrificed for the nation. The annual ceremony once again took place at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Elmhurst Park. Elected officials addressed the gathering as they honored U.S.…