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Statement from Senator Michael Gianaris on Court Square Development Agreement
October 24, 2018
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ISSUE:
- Long Island City
- Queens
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LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. – Senator Michael Gianaris issued the following statement about city’s decision to create a new school and park space as part of a development agreement in Court Square.
“After years of development ignoring the needs of Long Island City residents, today’s announcement is a welcome step which sets a precedent prioritizing community needs. I will continue to stand with my LIC neighbors as we fight for better communities.”
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