Unemployment Rate Decreases In Jamaica Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Queens is higher than the New York average.

Queens Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Jamaica area compares to New York and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Jamaica Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

Queens's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Broadband Speed In Jamaica Area: See New Data

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Jamaica area compares.

Federal Tax Refunds In Queens: How Do Yours Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Queens.

NYC Primary Election 2020: Gregory Meeks Defends Seat In Congress

Queens Democrats get to cast a ballot this month in a collection of local, state and federal primaries. Patch is profiling each candidate.

NYC Primary Election 2020: Shaniyat Chowdhury Takes On Rep. Meeks

Queens Democrats get to cast a ballot this month in a collection of local, state and federal primaries. Patch is profiling each candidate.

Activists Protest Katz's Queens DA Inauguration Over Cash Bail

Criminal justice activists protested Queens DA Melinda Katz's inauguration after she broke a campaign promise to eliminate cash bail.

Jamaica Armory To Get $91M For National Guard Readiness Center

The Jamaica Armory is on track to get a $91 million upgrade to make much-needed repairs and get rid of safety hazards, officials say.

Council Lambasts City Response To Queens Sewage Flood Nightmare

The City Council grilled city officials on their response to a raw sewage flood that devastated South Ozone Park homes on Nov. 30.

Lawmakers Demand Answers On Southeast Queens Sewage Flood Fiasco

Days after raw sewage started flooding South Ozone Park, outraged lawmakers are demanding answers on what caused the backup.

SEE: NYPD Handcuffs Homeless Woman In Jamaica Subway Station

A viral video of NYPD officers handcuffing a homeless woman in a Queens subway station Friday outraged bystanders and homeless advocates.

NYPD Union Head Slams Southeast Queens Rep In Letter To Residents

The Police Benevolent Association's Pat Lynch accused City Council Member Donovan Richards of "bashing cops" and "failing" constituents.

Billie Holiday Statue Should Be In Southeast Queens, Locals Say

The city plans to build a Billie Holiday statue by Queens Borough Hall. Southeast Queens residents say it should be in their neighborhood.

Fifth Republican Launches Bid To Unseat Ocasio-Cortez In 2020

Scherie Murray, a Jamaican entrepreneur who grew up in Southeast Queens, launched a campaign to unseat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Democratic Socialist, Inspired By AOC, Will Challenge Jamaica Rep

Shaniyat Chowdhury will run against Rep. Gregory Meeks, the Queens party boss, in the Democratic primary next year, according to reports.

Queens County Democrats Petition For Party Reforms

A faction of the Queens County Democratic Party is pressing their new leader to make the organization more transparent.

JFK Airport Needs Upgrades To Stop Opioid Smuggling, Schumer Says

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer has asked for $5 million in federal funds to upgrade JFK Airport's tools for catching smuggled opioids.

New Bill Would Boost Jamaica Bay Clean-Up Efforts

Two Queens officials want to create an "Office of Marine Debris Disposal" to clean up Jamaica Bay and city beaches.

Jamaica Pol Elected To Lead Queens Democratic Party

Rep. Gregory Meeks, who represents Southeast Queens, will lead the Queens Democratic Party — a title previously held by Joe Crowley.

Notorious Queens Landlord Slammed With Harassment Charges: AG

Attorney General Letitia James filed suit against Zara Realty for allegedly saddling tenants with excessive deposits and illegal fees.

For First Time, Southeast Queens Will Vote On Government Spending

Councilwoman Adrienne Adams is bringing participatory budgeting to Jamaica, Richmond Hill, Rochdale Village and South Ozone Park​​.

Fifth District Primary: Gregory Meeks Fends Off Competition

Incumbent Greg Meeks will keep his seat as Fifth Congressional District representative after sweeping the Democratic primary Tuesday night.

Bring Fentanyl Scanners To JFK Airport, Schumer Says

Chuck Schumer asked that JFK Airport be the first considered in a bill granting the new high-tech drug scanners to customs officers.

Queens Father Granted Six-Month Stay After Deportation Threats

The Bangladesh immigrant, who was told to buy a plane ticket for deportation, will spend Thanksgiving in America with his family after all.

Former Queens Councilman Pleads Guilty To Hiding Personal Loans

Former Councilman Ruben Wills is already serving time for pocketing more than $30,000 of taxpayer dollars.

City Council District 27 Election Results: Daneek Miller Wins

POLLS CLOSED: City Councilman I. Daneek Miller will represent City Council District 27 for another term, the New York Times reported.

City Council District 24 Election Results: Rory Lancman Wins

City Councilman Rory Lancman defended his seat on the city council's 24th district, the New York Times reported.