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PAGE 8 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025

Council Member Dr. Nantasha Williams Announces QCH Gala Marks 50 Years Of
Historic Passage of Jamaica Neighborhood Plan: Service Across Queens
A New Chapter For Southeast Queens (Continued from page 7) ries, and celebration. Come be part
of this milestone moment as we
(Continued from page 7) hundreds of millions of dollars voice. “Long after my time in supporters who have shaped the honor five decades of community
for new infrastructure. When it office, residents will still have organization over five decades. and look ahead to the next fifty
graded parks and playgrounds, comes to housing, our admin- the power to track progress and foundation for the fifty years years. The event is free and open
expanded healthcare access, istration has done more than hold the city accountable,” said ahead. to all. RSVP by clicking here!
workforce programs, small busi- just talk about it; we’ve passed Council Member Williams. “That Join Us for Our 50th Birthday Help us celebrate by sending a
ness support, and more. historic zoning reforms, invested is what lasting change looks like.” Celebration! short video message wishing QCH
“From bustling storefronts record amounts of money into af- Thank you to the Department We’re inviting neighbors, par- a happy anniversary and sharing
to busy train lines, Jamaica is fordable housing, and opened the of City Planning, Speaker Adri- ticipants, staff, and friends—past what this community means to
exactly where our city should be door to 426,000 homes for New enne Adams’ office, our Land and present—to join us on Sat- you. Your message will be part of
building new housing and creat- Yorkers. Thanks to these efforts Use team, colleagues, and, most urday, November 15, 2PM–5PM a special video montage featured
ing new jobs. For too long, the and more, we are proud to be the importantly, the residents, ad- at the Forest Hills Community at our 50th Birthday Celebration.
neighborhood’s outdated zoning most pro-housing administration vocates, and community leaders Center (108-25 62nd Drive) for an Record your message here by
code has made it harder to do in city history.” who never gave up on Jamaica. afternoon of connection, memo- November 12!
both; but today, we changed that,” Recognizing that true change “Today, we are proving what
said Mayor Adams. “With the requires accountability, the plan happens when a city listens to its Elmhurst Hospital Unveils Renovated
historic passage of our adminis- also establishes the Downtown people, when government and Radiology Room To Boost Patient Care
tration’s ‘Jamaica Neighborhood Jamaica Oversight Task Force, an community work together, and
Plan,’ we have opened the door independent body charged with when we dare to believe every (Continued from page 7) enhances safety and comfort while
to thousands of new homes, thou- ensuring transparency, collabora- neighborhood deserves invest- helping physicians make faster,
sands of new jobs, and delivered tion, and sustained community ment, beauty, and hope.” ultrasound units, CT scanners, a more precise diagnoses.”
nuclear camera, and a mobile MRI. Grace Ann Weick, Chief of
Assemblywoman Nily Rozic Funds FDNY “These quicker scans directly Ancillary Services, added, “This
renovation enables us to expedite
translate to shorter waits and im-
Mechanical Overhead Doors proved patient flow,” said Milenko patient flow and improve image
Milinic, Chief Operating Officer. quality across all service areas.”
(Continued from page 6) of Queens and all New Yorkers.” improvements at Engine 315 & “We’re committed to timely, The radiology suite upgrade
“Assemblywoman Rozic has Engine 299. Her commitment to accurate diagnoses for our com- is part of a multi-phase plan to
can respond without delay and proven yet again that she puts the safety of our members and her munity.” ensure patients receive care in a
continue protecting our families the safety of her constituents sense of urgency are a testament Dr. Vivek Masson, Director safe, modern environment. For ap-
day and night.” first. This investment assures to her unflagging support of our of Radiology, emphasized the pointments or more information,
“We are grateful to Assembly- that the companies protecting City’s Bravest,” said Uniformed clinical benefits: “This new system call 1-844-692-4692.
woman Rozic for her continued Fresh Meadows and Flushing can Firefighters Association (UFA)
support of the FDNY and the respond without delay. It is consis- Vice President, Bobby Eustace. Liu Statement On Zohran
safety of our members,” said tent with her pledge to prioritize Additional community invest-
FDNY Commissioner Robert S. safety and the UFOA thanks her ments recently announced by Mamdani’s Victory
Tucker. “This funding will allow for honoring that pledge,” said Rozic include a $250,000 grant to
us to replace the overhead doors Uniformed Fire Officers Asso- restore the tennis courts in Kis- State Senator John Liu stated the every vote by showing New York-
at Engine 315/Ladder 125 and ciation President (UFOA), James sena Park, a $350,000 grant for a following about Zohran Mam- ers what is possible, instead of
Engine 299/Ladder 152. These Brosi. new local volunteer ambulance for dani’s victory in the mayoral what’s impossible, in a campaign
improvements will ensure our “The UFA commends Assem- Queens Hatzolah, and a $480,000 general election. inspiring optimism and confi-
firefighters can respond quickly blywoman Nily Rozic’s efforts to grant for a new STEM Lab at P.S. dence rather than evoking fear and
and continue to protect the people secure funding for these needed 173, in Fresh Meadows. “After all the noise and cam- despair. His thoughtful approach
QBP Richards Announces Numerous Executive Team paign shenanigans of this bois- to public policy, the promise of
terous election, at the end of the better government, and proposals
Staffing Changes day it was Zohran’s fresh ideas for a more affordable New York
about how to solve our city’s won the support of voters across
(Continued from page 2) agency’s staff of approximately 70 censing, cannabis policy, Rikers age-old problems that energized the city, and I look forward to
public servants and shaping nearly Island, flood mitigation and the and resonated with New Yorkers working with him as he turns that
portunity to thrive.” every aspect of the Borough Presi- economic revitalization of Ja- from every borough. Zohran won vision of optimism into a reality.”
“As a lifelong public servant, dent’s impactful first term agenda. maica — her native neighborhood.
I understand the importance of He previously served as Borough Prior to her arrival at the Attorney General James Warns New
leading The World’s Borough at President Richards’ Director of Queens Borough President’s Of- Yorkers About Algorithmic Pricing as
this moment in time, especially Intergovernmental Affairs. fice, Morrison served as an As-
when it comes to the work of ad- Prior to his arrival at the Queens sistant Corporation Counsel for New Law Takes Effect
vocating for the best interests of Borough President’s Office, Mal- the City of New York. She earned
our communities,” said Interim lon served as communications her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from New York Attorney General ing used to set the prices they pay,
Budget Director FANNY LIN. director for the New York City the University of the District Letitia James has issued a con- and if businesses are charging
“I am proud to serve as Interim Council finance chairperson. His of Columbia – David A. Clarke sumer alert warning New Yorkers customers different prices for the
Budget Director for Borough commitment to advocacy began School of Law and both holds a about algorithmic pricing and same products. I will not hesitate
President Richards and to help over a decade ago through his Master’s degree in urban planning encouraging them to report cases to take action against those who
reimagine Queens for the people. involvement in LGBTQIA+ activ- from CUNY Hunter College and of companies using algorithmic try to mislead New Yorkers and
It’s a privilege to serve in this ism, which ultimately inspired his a Bachelor’s degree in political pricing without properly disclos- use their personal information to
interim capacity and I’m thank- path in public service. Through- science from Howard University. ing it. Algorithmic pricing allows manipulate prices without their
ful to the Borough President for out his career, he has helped She lives in Southeast Queens companies to automatically ad- knowledge.”
his confidence in my leadership.” thousands of Queens residents with her husband and children. just prices based on individuals’ Companies that deploy algo-
In his new role, Deputy Bor- overcome challenges ranging from A Flushing resident, Lin as- personal data, charging some rithmic pricing, also known as
ough President Mallon will be workplace and housing discrimi- sumes the role of Interim Budget consumers more than others surveillance pricing, use cus-
tasked with building productive nation to immigration concerns Director after a three-year tenure depending on factors like their tomers’ personal data to set indi-
relationships between the office and gender-based violence. as a Budget Analyst at the Queens location, income, and previous vidualized prices. These pricing
and the incoming mayoral admin- This is the second time Mor- Borough President’s Office. She shopping habits. On November schemes are most commonly used
istration, city agencies, elected rison has succeeded Mallon, as holds a Master’s degree in public 10, New York’s Algorithmic Pric- on businesses’ apps or as part of
officials, community-based or- she was initially tapped to follow administration from Pace Uni- ing Disclosure Act takes effect, loyalty programs, where consum-
ganizations and more. He will Mallon as Director of Intergovern- versity and a Bachelor’s degree in requiring most companies that ers may receive an individualized
also help lead a wide variety of mental Affairs in January 2022. In public policy from the University use algorithmic pricing to clearly discount offering a different, per-
second-term policy initiatives to those roles, she provided strategic of Albany. display a disclosure notifying sonalized price. Recent examples
be laid out by Borough President legal guidance, oversaw compli- consumers that prices are set us- include customers being charged
Richards in the months ahead. ance and advanced the Borough Follow the Office of the Queens ing their personal data. Attorney more for hotel rooms when book-
Deputy Borough President Mal- President’s intergovernmental Borough President via @QnsBP- General James is urging New ing from a high-income ZIP code
lon had served as Chief of Staff to agenda. Richards on X (formerly Twitter) Yorkers who believe they have and Target shoppers seeing prices
Borough President Richards since Policy initiatives she was tasked and @QueensBPRichards on encountered algorithmic pricing increase when they browse online
January 2022 — shepherding the with leading included casino li- Facebook and Instagram that is not properly disclosed to inside a Target store.
file a complaint with the Office New Yorkers can use the fol-
Con Edison Crews Mobilizing With Powerful Winds of the Attorney General (OAG). lowing tips to determine if they
Coming To The Area “The law is clear: if businesses are being offered personalized
use algorithmic pricing, they algorithmic pricing:
Crews are Ready to Respond to Put Safety First, Stay Away from ing to respond to service requests must notify consumers,” said • Compare the price you are of-
Keep Service Reliable; Wires with gusting winds and isolated Attorney General James. “New fered online with the price listed

Company Urges the Public to Con Edison crews are mobiliz- (Continued on page 9) Yorkers deserve to know whether (Continued on page 9)
their personal information is be-