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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 7

Council Member Dr. Nantasha Williams Announces
Historic Passage of Jamaica Neighborhood Plan:
A New Chapter For Southeast Queens

The New York City Council
approved the Jamaica Neighbor-
hood Plan, bringing to life a com-
prehensive vision for Downtown
Jamaica and surrounding neigh-
borhoods in Southeast Queens.
This marks a major milestone in
the community’s long-awaited
push for investment, access, and
a neighborhood that works for the
people who already call it home.
“This day is deeply meaning-
ful for the people of Southeast
Queens,” said Council Member
Dr. Nantasha Williams, who
represents District 27, where this
plan will bring new housing, up-
graded streets, and vital commu-
nity resources. “For far too long,
our community has been asked to ing on a long-standing promise: • Jobs and small business
wait to be seen and supported. But a walkable, vibrant downtown support will be a key component
today, that wait is over.” where people can live, work, and of the redevelopment, reinforcing
The Jamaica Neighborhood play. We are proving that South- a downtown that’s vibrant and
Plan is more than a rezoning. east Queens deserves more than walkable, not just a place to pass
For over two years, residents promises. We deserve progress,” through.
shared their hopes and concerns the Council Member added. • Over $700 million in in-
in church basements, community Under the plan: frastructure and community
centers, multilingual town halls, • Nearly 12,000 new homes investments have been secured,
forums, and a youth sympo- will be created, including 3,800 including commitments through
sium, shaping a plan grounded permanently affordable units, the “City of Yes” to deliver safer
in their lived experience. “This is the largest Mandatory Inclusion- streets, modernized schools, up-
community-driven development ary Housing (MIH) zone ever
in action. Today, we are deliver- mapped in New York City. (Continued on page 8)
QCH Gala Marks 50 Years Of Service Across Queens

On October 23, Queens Com-
munity House (QCH) celebrated
50 years of service, connection,
and impact across Queens at our
annual gala. Held at the Museum
of the Moving Image, the event
brought together community
leaders, partners, and neighbors
to honor both QCH’s origins and
its ongoing mission. A special
anniversary video highlighted the
organization’s founding story—
when visionary board members
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Queens Borough President major projects across Queens— cal communities.
Donovan Richards presented including work at the borough’s QCH Chief Executive Of-
the evening’s honoree, Turner airports and the construction of ficer Ben Thomases expressed
Construction Company, with the new soccer stadium in Willets gratitude to the staff, partners, and
the Community Impact Award, Point—as well as their generous
recognizing their leadership in philanthropic commitment to lo- (Continued on page 8)
Elmhurst Hospital Unveils Renovated Radiology Room
To Boost Patient Care

NYC Health + Hospitals/Elm-
hurst has officially opened a newly
renovated radiology room de-
signed to enhance diagnostic ser-
vices and streamline patient care.
The $450,000 upgrade includes
a state-of-the-art GE Definium
656 HD Gen 6 X-ray machine,
capable of producing clearer im-
ages at lower radiation doses and
performing advanced fluoroscopy
procedures.
Hospital officials say the
revamped space will serve over
15,000 patients annually, improv-
ing imaging access for emergency,
inpatient, and outpatient services.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony NYC Health + Hospitals Leadership and Radiology
brought together hospital leader- Department gather to cut ribbon in newly renovated
ship and radiology staff to cel- room inside the hospital’s radiology suite.
ebrate the milestone. Elmhurst. “It ensures our com- mhurst’s imaging infrastructure.
“This project is part of our ongo- munity has access to the latest Over the past few years, the hos-
ing plans to reconstruct Elmhurst and most advanced radiology pital has invested in upgrades to
Hospital for the 21st Century,” said equipment.” X-ray and mammography rooms,
Dr. Helen Arteaga-Landaverde, The renovation is part of a
CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/ broader initiative to modernize El- (Continued on page 8)