C M SQ page 1 Y K SOUTH QUEENS EDITION Serving Howard Beach, Ozone Park, Woodhaven, Richmond Hill, South Ozone Park, City Line and JFK Airport
YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER VOL. XLVII
NO. 50
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2024
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Controversial housing plan passes City Council PAGES 2, 4, 6 AND 8 After a year of heavy discourse, City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, Mayor Adams’ zoning plan that could greatly increase housing density across the city, was approved last Thursday with modifications from the City Council. Lawmakers and residents are divided on the plan.
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QUEENS STUDENTS GO GLOBAL
GIVE IT TIME
Specialized HS exam at risk
Teens head to UN climate conference
Noguchi exhibit displays the sculptor’s evolving vision
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