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City agencies report on design awards, flood sensors and aging services

Queens Borough Cabinet · November 5, 2025
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DDC cited local design awards and a Rockaway firehouse under construction; DEP urged catch-basin clearing and highlighted FloodNet/flood-sensor coverage; DOT announced bus-stop seating funds and Open Streets deadlines; Department for the Aging promoted Medicare counseling during open enrollment.

Multiple city agencies gave routine program updates at the Borough Cabinet meeting.

Ari Gershman of the Department of Design and Construction said DDC won six public-design awards citywide and highlighted Queens projects including the Briarwood Community Library interior and exterior renovation and an Arverne art installation; DDC also said it broke ground with FDNY and community members on a new…

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