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  The MTA is projecting billions in revenue from proposed NYC-based gaming halls, which are poised to win up to three licenses later this year. This article originally appeared in The City. By Jose Martinez and Lauren Hartley Queens Voice October 22, 2025 NEW YORK - New York’s mass-transit system is banking on billions of dollars from the state’s bet to bring full-scale casinos to the city. With three gaming-palace proposals still on the table — two in Queens and one in The Bronx — the MTA is counting on close to $2 billion through 2029 just from casino-licensing fees earmarked for the transportation authority’s annual operating budget. Billions more could come from tax revenue, depending on how licenses are awarded.  “More service, better service, no layoffs,” Janno Lieber , MTA chairperson and chief executive, said Oct. 10 in response to a question from THE...

  Committees gauged local support to determine whether or not projects should advance for further approval. Now, the final decision is in the hands of the Gaming Facility Location Board.  This article originally appeared in The City. By Lauren Hartley and Katie Honan  Queens Voice  October 10, 2025 NEW YORK - The casino proposal process started with eight players, with four surviving a first round of elimination to compete for up to three downstate casino licenses. Applicants will now be evaluated by the Gaming Facility Location Board and up to three licenses are expected to be awarded by the end of the year. The jackpot has been years in the making for multiple development teams hoping to hit it big with the state. While full-fledged casinos are still years away, licensing marks a major step since voters in ...

  The Civilian Complaint Review Board has found Officers Salvatore Alongi and Matthew Cianfrocco committed misconduct when they shot Win Rozario inside his home during a mental health crisis. This article originally appeared in The City. By Reuven Blau Queens Voice September 15, 2025 QUEENS - The city’s police watchdog group has recommended a slew of misconduct charges against two cops who shot a 19-year-old to death inside his Queens home last year, a case that sparked widespread outrage and scrutiny of the NYPD response to mental health calls. The Civilian Complaint Review Board on Wednesday concluded Officers Salvatore Alongi and Matthew Cianfrocco committed multiple acts of misconduct — including excessive force and abuse of authority — when they tased and shot Win Rozario in March 2024, officials said. The allegations being "substantiated" by the CCRB means both officers now face departmental discipline, which could lead to their termination but more often than not on...

By Jahanara Ullah, PhD,  Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Montefiore School Health Program  Queens Voice  August 20, 2025 NEW YORK  - The transition from summer to school routine is an adjustment that can lead to conflict or trigger anxiety.  Children might be anticipating big changes, such as going to a new school or meeting new teachers. Kids who learn differently might become anxious about keeping up with their academics or fitting in with their peers. Caregivers often struggle to get kids back on an earlier sleep and wake schedule.  Montefiore School Health Program supports caregivers in the back-to-school transition to support the overall well-being of kids and families. Here are some tips that can help you and your child lay the foundation for a successful school year.  1. Start the transition to school-mode e...