31-517: Q-16 or Q16 may refer to: Q16 (New York City bus) , a bus route in Queens An-Nahl , the sixteenth surah of the Quran French submarine Protée (Q16) , a Naïade -class submarine Q 16 , a generalized quaternion group [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
62-594: A "QT" label to avoid confusion with existing routes. The "QT" prefix was tentative; in the final plan, all bus routes would have been labeled with "Q", similar to the existing routes. The final redesign was initially expected in mid- or late 2020, but the first draft attracted overwhelmingly negative feedback, with 11,000 comments about the plans. The redesign was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City . Planning resumed in mid-2021. The original draft plan
93-559: A day. For rush routes, streets with nonstop sections are notated in italics. Cedarhurst trips: Rosedale Road, Peninsula Boulevard Below are the list of former Queens bus routes, including the previous route designations of current routes. Several route numbers for NYCTA buses in Queens and other boroughs were changed on July 1, 1974. On December 11, 1988, when the Archer Avenue lines opened to Jamaica Center–Parsons/Archer station , some of
124-488: A member and eventually president of Community School Board 29. Leroy Comrie was elected to represent the 27th district in the 2001 elections, succeeding Spigner. After a close election, Comrie won his election for the 27th District by less than 200 votes over his next opponent, local lawyer Helen Cooper-Gregory, in this six-way race. After his first re-election in 2005, Comrie was elected Deputy Majority Leader, also known as Majority Whip , by his Democratic colleagues on
155-516: A number of bus routes in Queens , New York , United States , under two different public brands. Some of them are the direct descendants of streetcar lines (see list of streetcar lines in Queens ). This table gives details for the routes prefixed with "Q"—in other words, those considered to run primarily in Queens by the MTA. For details on routes with other prefixes, see the following articles: Each route
186-602: A resolution in the NYC Council calling for an end to the use of the n-word in the New York. The resolution was largely symbolic but the unanimous vote by the council was the first clear statement on their position on the issue. In 2009, Leroy Comrie won re-election to the New York City Council to serve his third-term. He defeated his Democratic opponent, local attorney and future-Assembly Member Clyde Vanel , 62%-38%. Comrie
217-498: A sizable capital budget during his tenure allowing him to finance major construction projects in his district, such as the $ 19 million construction of P.S.36Q. As chair of the Queens Delegation, Comrie worked closely with Borough President Helen Marshall to increase investment into Queens Library allotting tens of millions of dollars annually to the library system through their terms. In 2007, then-Councilman Comrie helped pass
248-471: A small group in the plaza that included reporters. Plummer, a resident of Comrie's district, threatened to end Comrie's career and politically "assassinate" Comrie. These statements, taken in the light of the 2003 assassination of Council Member James Davis , led City Council Speaker Christine Quinn to arrange for an NYPD escort for Comrie and to dismiss Plummer. Plummer filed suit in federal court for violation of her First Amendment right to free speech but
279-465: Is an American politician from New York City . He represents District 14 in the New York State Senate , which comprises St. Albans , Cambria Heights , Jamaica , Hollis , Rosedale , Laurelton , Kew Gardens , Queens Village and other neighborhoods within the borough of Queens . Comrie, Jr is the son of the late Ruby Frith-Comrie and the late Leroy Comrie Sr., both of whom immigrated to
310-401: Is marked with the operator. Routes marked with an asterisk (*) run 24 hours a day. The full route is shown except for branching. Connections to New York City Subway stations at the bus routes' terminals are also listed where applicable. Bayside trips: Springfield Boulevard South/North Conduit Avenue, then: Cedarhurst trips: Rosedale Road, Peninsula Boulevard The following table lists
341-766: The New York Senate after his corruption charges and questionable loyalty to the Democratic Party began calls for his replacement. He defeated Smith in the Democratic Party primary election by a landslide. Following his election to the NYS Senate, Comrie helped lead the search to appoint his replacement as Deputy Borough President eventually selecting Melva Miller, the Queens Borough President's director of economic development and Southeast Queens resident, to
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#1733272005808372-454: The Brooklyn "B" routes that operate primarily in Queens were redesignated as "Q" routes, and a number of other routes were renumbered or modified. Most of the former routes are operated by NYCTA; some were operated by private companies in Queens. Rosedale Long Island Rail Road station 257th Street and 148th Avenue Leroy Comrie Leroy George Comrie Jr. (born August 10, 1958)
403-656: The NYC Council As Ranking Member on the Elections Committee, he has pushed for the Vote Better NY legislation package to address "the catastrophe known as New York's election law" by establishing early voting, simplifying ballots, and streamlining voter registration. The bills, among others, stalled in the New York State Senate due to opposition by the Republican leadership in control of the chamber at
434-670: The New York State Senate, Leroy Comrie also passed a bill that expanded access to rent stabilization for the disabled. As state senator, Comrie has helped lead the community on multiple initiatives such as preventing a state-run juvenile prison from being built on a closed elementary school in Queens Village, fighting the development of a multi-story religious dormitory on the controversial Chabad Lubavitch Jewish synagogue in Cambria Heights/Laurelton, and stopping
465-752: The Q74 and Q79. There are also dollar vans that operate from Jamaica Center, providing an alternative mode of transportation to bus routes such as the Q4 to Cambria Heights, the Q113 to Far Rockaway, and the Q5 and Q85 to Green Acres Mall. The vans, some licensed by the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission and some unlicensed, charge a fare of $ 2.00, lower than the $ 2.90 fare for MTA-operated local buses, but without free transfers. In December 2011, City Councilman Leroy Comrie pushed
496-576: The Republican Conference. He even began to vocally protest the institution by participating in town halls organized by their opponents. At one of these town halls, Comrie called his colleague, the Northeast Queens Senator Tony Avella, "the single most selfish person that I've ever met on a lot of different levels ... He has not reached out to me at all in any type of collegial fashion." During his first legislative session in
527-647: The United States from Jamaica . He has one brother. He attended P.S. 116, I.S. 8, Jamaica High School and the University of Bridgeport , where he developed his passion for politics and government. Early in his political career, he made much of his living as a photographer for local weddings and community events. Prior to his election to the NYC Council, Comrie served seven years in the office of New York City Council Member Archie Spigner , moving from an aide to Chief of Staff during his tenure. He has also served as
558-567: The bill was not passed, it is believed to have influenced McDonald's and later others in the Southeast Queens area and across the country to add healthy food items to their happy meals. This same year, Comrie held high-profile hearings about gang merchandising. The hearings focused on Buffalo-based New Era Cap Company who he accused of imitating gang styles to bolster profits. As chair of the Land-Use Committee, in 2013, Comrie helped lead
589-428: The city to create designated bus stops for the dollar van services to alleviate traffic and interference of dollar vans with MTA buses. These dollar van stops for drop off and pick ups now includes the corner of 153rd Street and Archer Avenue along with Parsons Boulevard between Archer and Jamaica Avenue. In December 2019, the MTA released a draft redesign of the Queens bus network with 77 routes. The routes were given
620-786: The claims were dismissed. During this trial Comrie testified that he felt "physically threatened" but took no personal actions to protect himself. In 2011, Comrie made headlines when he chose not to renew the membership of the Chairperson of Queens Community Board 12 . Adjoa Gzifa, chairperson of the board for three years, speculated that the decision came when she declared her opposition to numerous high-profile street renaming proposals supported by then-Councilman Comrie, including slain officer John Scarangella and Sean Bell. Since her removal, Ms. Gzifa has reconciled with Comrie and even partnered with him on numerous initiatives. Comrie has been married to Marcia Moxam since 1990. They have two children. He
651-511: The closure of the EmblemHealth facility in Cambria Heights which provides medical education and programming to the surrounding community. Comrie also took several high-profile stances against legislation considered by the NYC Council such as working with other Queens elected officials in opposing the congestion pricing proposal, and, in the NYS Senate, repealing the plastic bag fee passed by
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#1733272005808682-537: The council, as well as head of the Queens delegation, chair of the council's Consumer Affairs Committee, and later chair of the powerful Land Use Committee. As Deputy Majority Leader, Comrie had access to some of the largest member items, also known as discretionary funding, in the legislative body. These funds went to local organizations throughout Southeast Queens, such as the Black Spectrum Theatre and his local Precinct Community Councils. Comrie also oversaw
713-457: The endorsement of the powerful Queens County Democratic Party who chose to support Melinda Katz instead. Comrie would eventually drop out and endorse current Queens Borough President Melinda Katz in the Democratic primary. Comrie would later serve as Deputy Borough President under Katz during her first year in office. Accepting a sizable pay cut, in 2014, Comrie challenged Malcolm Smith for
744-582: The opposition to the proposed soccer stadium eyeing a home in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park . The proposal ultimately failed after an outpouring of opposition from the surrounding community. In 2013, Comrie launched a campaign to succeed Helen Marshall as Borough President of Queens. His campaign promised to push for major investment in Queens infrastructure, particularly adding a new subway for Queens. Early on, Comrie struggled to keep up with his competitors in fundraising and failed to receive
775-637: The post. Upon taking office, Comrie was appointed Ranking Member on the Elections Committee and Consumer Protection Committee. Comrie was also selected to be a delegate at the 2016 Democratic National Convention for the New York State 5th Congressional District. Following the election of President Trump, Comrie joined Democrats across the State of New York to call for the Independent Democratic Conference of 8 State Senators to stop supporting
806-573: The same title formed as a letter–number combination. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Q16&oldid=1118594610 " Category : Letter–number combination disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Q16 (New York City bus) The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) operates
837-531: The scheduled NYC Bus routes that temporarily replace portions of service on the New York City Subway due to system maintenance. Far Rockaway–Mott Avenue station ( [REDACTED] train) Beach 67th Street station ( [REDACTED] train) When the MTA discontinued some routes on June 27, 2010, operators of commuter vans, also known as dollar vans , were allowed to take over certain discontinued routes. In Queens, these routes were
868-463: The time. Comrie introduced legislation that would allow absentee ballot voting without an excuse. It would require amending the state constitution . In 2007, Leroy Comrie was tangentially associated with a controversy regarding the dismissal of Council Member Charles Barron 's chief of staff, Viola Plummer. Following a heated committee meeting on a bill co-naming a street in Brooklyn after Robert "Sonny" Carson , Plummer exited city hall and spoke to
899-506: Was a supporter of Mayor Michael Bloomberg 's push to temporarily extend office terms to a third term, due to the economic recession, which allowed him run for office again. As chair of the Consumer Protection Committee, in 2011, then-Councilman Leroy Comrie attempted to address the issue of child obesity by introducing legislation that would have forbidden toy giveaways in fast food restaurants with unhealthy meals. Although
930-506: Was dropped, and a revised plan with 85 routes was released on March 29, 2022. The new plan retained the "Q" prefix and preserves most of the existing routes. However, the new plan still contained significant changes compared with the existing bus map; only the Q70 SBS was not modified at all. In addition, 11 routes will be eliminated, 20 routes will be created, and 29 others will be truncated, extended, or combined with other routes. A final plan
961-457: Was to have been released in early 2023 but was delayed until December 2023. The final plan includes one new route to Brooklyn, four new local routes, eight routes with new overnight service, and 27 rush routes. Several Brooklyn routes are being changed; for these changes, see List of bus routes in Brooklyn § Proposed bus route changes . There are to be four types of routes: Routes marked with an asterisk (*) are proposed to run 24 hours