Goldfeder Discusses His First Full Term
BY LUIS GRONDA Staff Writer Since winning a special election in 2011, Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Ozone Park) has focused much of the work done in Albany …
De Blasio Proposes New Tax Structure
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a reform on Monday that aims to modernize the City’s outdated corporate tax structure. The reform would provide a tax cut to …
Jack Friedman: Providing Leadership For The Borough’s Businesses
BY STEVEN J. FERRARI Editor-in-Chief In selecting an individual to honor as our “Person of the Year,” we typically look back over the calendar year to find …
Friedman Grows Chamber into Stronger Force
Jack Friedman (right) with Mary Ann Mattone and Albert Pennisi, after being honored by the Borough President in 2008. BY LUIS GRONDA Staff Writer Since taking …
Supporting All Parts Of The Queens Community
BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer As the executive director of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, Jack Friedman is a recognized and welcomed face in the Borough. He is …
Friedman Fights For Autistic New Yorkers
BY JACKIE STRAWBRIDGE Staff Writer Among the myriad projects Queens Tribune person of the year Jack Friedman has pursued, fighting for the City’s …
Queens Leaders Praise Friedman’s Accomplishments
CAROL ANN CONSLATO, Queens Public Affairs Director, Con Edison The first thing you notice about Jack when he walks into a room is how he engages with everyone …
Vets Discount Program Announced
BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer A new program aims to give back to Queens’ veterans not just on holidays, but all year-around. The Queens Chamber of Commerce, …
Jack Friedman: Expanding The Queens Chamber’s Mission
BY STEVEN J. FERRARI Editor-in-Chief The economic landscape in Queens has evolved considerably over the last seven years, and the Queens Chamber of Commerce …
Chamber Backs Astoria Cove
To The Editor: With a diverse and growing population and a transportation system working hard to meet the needs of every day New Yorkers, the Queens Chamber of …
Queens Reacts To Mayor’s Budget
BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer Queens leaders and representatives reacted to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s budget announced earlier this week. Although Queens is …
PS 117 Graduation Saved By Chamber
BY LUIS GRONDA Staff Writer The students of PS 117 will have graduation memories after all. The kids at the Briarwood-based elementary school will have their …
Queens Gets Ready For Small Business Saturday
Small businesses along Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights and Corona will be participating in this year’s Small Business Saturday event, on Nov. 30. Photo …
OP-ED: Open Table Gaming In New York State
BY JACK FRIEDMAN March was a banner month for Resorts World New York, as they set a new record hitting $71.2 million in revenues. More importantly, March was …
CB 7 Reverses Course On Willets Point
BY JOE MARVILLI After an intense debate and hours of comments from the general public, Community Board 7 ultimately voted to approve the Willets Point …
Community Boards Discuss USTA Expansion
BY LUIS GRONDA Several Queens Community Boards have sounded off on the proposed expansion of the United States Tennis Association’s Billie Jean King Tennis …