Politics Weekly In Review 4/10/2025
Weekly Jamaica & Southeast Queens Politics In Review
April 10, 2025
Speaker Adrienne Adams Advocates for Participatory Budgeting
On March 28, 2025, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams encouraged residents to participate in Vote Week for Participatory Budgeting, running from March 29 through April 6. This initiative allows New Yorkers aged 11 and up to vote on how to allocate $25 million in capital funding across 25 Council districts. New York City Council
Mayor Eric Adams Hosts Older Adult Town Hall in Queens
On April 9, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams held a town hall focused on issues affecting older adults. Reflecting on his personal connection to the area, Mayor Adams emphasized the administration's commitment to addressing the needs of senior residents. Welcome to NYC.gov | City of New York
Senator James Sanders Jr. Addresses Discrimination in Mortgage Industry
Senator James Sanders Jr. highlighted concerns about discrimination within New York's mortgage industry during a Senate Banks Committee hearing on March 11, 2025. The discussion aimed to identify and address discriminatory practices affecting prospective homeowners. NYSenate.gov
Senator Leroy Comrie's Community Initiatives
Senator Leroy Comrie continues to focus on community engagement and legislative efforts within the 14th Senate District. Residents are encouraged to visit his official Senate page for updates on initiatives and upcoming events. NYSenate.gov
Council Member Dr. Nantasha Williams Enhances Community Spaces
Council Member Dr. Nantasha Williams has been active in improving local infrastructure. Notably, she presented a $2.8 million check for resilience upgrades to the Cambria Heights Library on September 19, 2023, and announced the completion of a beautification project along Jamaica Avenue on August 31, 2023. New York City Council
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