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PAGE 6 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026

Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul

“Congestion pricing has administration to attack the
been a once-in-a-lifetime suc- sovereignty of New York State
cess story. In its first year, with everything we’ve got. To-
congestion pricing has yielded day, we won again.
huge benefits: reduced grid- “The judge’s decision is
lock, faster trips, safer streets, clear: Donald Trump’s unlaw-
and cleaner air, all while un- ful attempts to trample on the
locking critical funding for self-governance of his home
mass transit upgrades. I have state have failed spectacularly.
been clear from day one: my Congestion pricing is legal, it
administration will fight any works, and it is here to stay.
unlawful effort by the Trump The cameras are staying on.”

DA’s Mobile Office to Visit McGoldrick Library

Meeting neighbors where they
live, learn, and gather, the Queens
District Attorney’s Mobile Office
continues its outreach tour across
community libraries, offering
residents a direct way to get an-
swers and connect with available
services.
During a recent stop at the Lef-
ferts Library, members of the DA’s
staff met with patrons, listened to
concerns, and provided informa-
tion about resources offered by
the Queens District Attorney’s
Office. Residents were able to Park Side Restaurant
ask questions, discuss neighbor-
hood issues, and learn more about
programs designed to support vic- Queens’Finest Italian Restaurant
tims, strengthen public safety, and
connect individuals to assistance.
The Mobile Office’s next visit
will be at the McGoldrick Library,
continuing the initiative’s mission
to bring information and sup-
port directly into communities
throughout the borough. to accessibility and commu- opportunities to speak with staff
The ongoing library tour nity engagement, ensuring that and learn about services close to
reflects the DA’s commitment Queens residents have convenient home.

Governor Hochul And Mayor Mamdani Announce
Major Milestone Toward Launching Free Child Care
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ing a better New York that our kids city’s Best Italian restaurants. Bring your appetite and enjoy authentic
are going to inherit. Their children and always delicious dishes using the freshest ingredients and attention to
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of course above all, the children
of the great State of New York and
the great City of New York – and
that’s what today is all about.”
Hochul: “This is something
I believe in to my core. There’s
no way I could walk away from
a commitment to these beautiful
little children. Not now, not ever.
So you can count on that.”
Earlier, Governor Kathy 2-K seats this fall. This is a direct on top of funding from the State to
Hochul joined Mayor Mamdani result of the Governor’s $1.2 bil- strengthen the City’s existing 3K
to announce the first major mile- lion commitment to support early infrastructure to achieve its prom-
stone in their plan to deliver free child care and early education ise to serve all families across the
child care for two-year-olds in efforts in New York City, which city. With continued State support,
New York City. They also an- includes a significant allocation the State’s investment in 2K is
nounced the selection of the first of $73 million to establish the expected to grow to $425 million
four communities to receive 2,000 first 2,000 2-K seats in the city, by next year.

Meng And Lieu Lead Letter Urging State Department
To Bring Back Americans Stuck In Middle East

Due to the war with Iran, U.S.
Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and
Ted Lieu (D-CA) late today led a
letter to Secretary of State Marco
Rubio urging the State Depart-
ment to help stranded Americans
leave the Middle East and return
to the United States.
The State Department has

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