Queens
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Queens

County

Territory

GEOID
36081
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:ny/county:queens
POP
2,358,182 (2025)
CENTER
40.6547, -73.8408
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Queens

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Queens itself.

Organization 5

Departments

  • The Office of the Queens Borough President serves as the chief executive office for the Borough of Queens. The Borough President advocates for Queens residents, appoints members to Community Boards, reviews land use applications, and manages the borough's capital budget.

  • Queens has 14 Community Boards, each composed of up to 50 volunteer members appointed by the Borough President. Community Boards play an advisory role in land use and zoning matters, capital budget issues, and municipal service delivery for their districts.

  • The Queens County Clerk's Office serves as the Clerk of the Supreme Court and Commissioner of Jurors for Queens County. The office maintains court records, processes legal documents, and provides notary and passport services.

  • The Queens County District Attorney's Office is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in Queens County, one of the five boroughs of New York City. The office handles felonies, misdemeanors, and other criminal matters.

  • The Queens County Public Administrator's Office administers the estates of Queens County residents who die without a will or without a suitable person to serve as administrator. The office manages and protects assets for rightful heirs.