State of the Borough
April 24, 2026
Fri
10:00 am
- 2:00 pm
In Queens, NY, the State of the Borough is an annual address delivered by the Queens Borough President to report on the borough’s progress and outline a vision for the coming year. For 2026, the event is scheduled to be held by Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. on April 24, 2026.
The 2026 State of the Borough Event
- Purpose: The address serves as a “report card” for the borough, detailing major capital investments, policy achievements, and upcoming projects in areas such as housing, transportation, and public safety.
- Key Themes for 2026:
- World Cup Preparations: A major focus for 2026 is the preparation for the FIFA World Cup, which will feature a massive “Fan Zone” at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Flushing Meadows Corona Park starting in June 2026.
- Housing and Infrastructure: Updates are expected on the Willets Point Development, with phase one (including 2,500 affordable units and a new school) slated for completion in 2026.
- Green Energy: Progress on the Champlain Hudson Power Express, a station set to open in Astoria in 2026 to feed clean energy into the city’s power grid.
- Community Involvement: Leading up to the event, the Borough President typically launches applications for community board memberships and the Queens General Assembly to ensure diverse representation across the borough’s 14 community boards.
last updated: February 8, 2026