Queens Community Board 3 May 21, 2026 Board Meeting

The Queens Community Board 3 held a virtual meeting on May 21, 2026, covering a wide range of community issues and updates. Key procurement-related discussions included presentations and community feedback on a New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) project to implement an eastbound bus lane on Broadway aimed at improving transit speeds, particularly for the Q70 bus route serving LaGuardia Airport. The project, driven in part by anticipated World Cup traffic, faced significant community concerns about impacts on local businesses, parking, traffic flow, and lack of prior consultation. DOT representatives clarified that no travel lanes or parking would be removed, and alternative routes would be maintained. The board also reviewed and voted on several liquor license applications and corporate changes for local restaurants and bars, including temporary extended hours for the World Cup. Additionally, the board unanimously supported a bill (Assembly Bill A2010-A) requiring the MTA to provide at least 30 days' advance notice for significant transit service changes, enhancing community input opportunities. Other agenda items included renewal of the Open Streets program, conditional approval for a street improvement project on 82nd Street, and announcements of upcoming community events and initiatives. The meeting concluded with a motion to pilot a new voting method to expedite future board decisions.