Donovan Richards

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced a $17 million overhaul of Flushing Meadows Corona Park's historic Playground for All Children and the launch of a task force to oversee private entities using the park. The initiative aims to improve accessibility and address infrastructure issues through collaboration with groups like Governors Ball, the United States Tennis Association, and the Mets.

A class action lawsuit accuses A&E Real Estate of illegally overcharging tenants in five Queens rent-stabilized buildings by $5 million through unverified apartment improvement claims. The landlord denies the allegations, providing photos of renovations to dispute the claims, while watchdog groups and local officials supported the investigation into the company's practices.

Queens mourned the death of Army Sgt. Angel Rampersad at a candlelight vigil in Ozone Park following her July 17 killing in an attack on Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base. Community members and officials gathered to honor her, with plans to rename a local street and school after her. Her mother expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support.

Jamaal Bowman posted a cringey X video arguing a report elevated a Democratic establishment lobbyist over him, prompting Queens Borough President Donovan Richards to call the DSA 'white supremacy.'