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Wide-open special election for public advocate set for February

Politics

Wide-open special election for public advocate set for February

By Carlotta Mohamed

Congressman Joseph Crowley at a 2015 press conference in Flushing

Jackson Heights

After 20 years in Congress, outgoing Queens Congressman Crowley is weighing his future options

By Bill Parry

Politics

Wide-open special election for public advocate set for February; two Queens pols among 20+ hopefuls

By Carlotta Mohamed

It's time to power up the new year!

Arts & Entertainment

Happy New Year! Time to mark your calendars with the biggest dates in Queens in 2019

By Robert Pozarycki

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Queens lawmakers’ bill to study seawalls and implement storm damage protections vetoed by Cuomo

By Mark Hallum

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Astoria

All kidding aside, Cuomo and Con Edison vow to address power problems that led to ‘Astoria Borealis’

By Mark Hallum

The $15 per hour minimum wage becomes a reality for many Queens workers

Politics

The $15 per hour minimum wage becomes a reality for many Queens workers

By Bill Parry

Stringer, Grodenchik push for traffic study to gauge impact of Belmont Park redevelopment on Queens

Stringer, Grodenchik push for traffic study to gauge impact of Belmont Park redevelopment on Queens

By Bill Parry

With a week left in office, Crowley’s legislation to prevent genocide passes Congress

Jackson Heights

With a week left in office, Crowley’s legislation to prevent genocide passes Congress

By Bill Parry

Queens DA questions Cuomo and de Blasio’s push to legalize recreational marijuana

Politics

Queens DA questions Cuomo and de Blasio’s push to legalize recreational marijuana

By Bill Parry

Year in Review: Borough says goodbye to political figures in 2018

Jackson Heights

Year in Review: Borough says goodbye to political figures in 2018

By Bill Parry

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Politics

The $15 per hour minimum wage becomes a reality for many Queens workers this Monday

By Bill Parry

The traffic circle at the corner of 188th Street and 64th Avenue in Fresh Meadows

Stavisky announces DOT traffic improvements coming to Fresh Meadows

By Carlotta Mohamed

St. Mary’s Toy Drive

Bayside

Bayside lawmaker’s eighth-annual gift drive is a smashing success, brightening lives of children & vets

By Jenna Bagcal

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Politics

Queens DA questions Cuomo and de Blasio’s push to legalize recreational marijuana

By Bill Parry

Simotas fights for sexual harassment victims seeking justice with six new bills

Politics

Simotas fights for sexual harassment victims seeking justice with six new bills

By Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech

Politics

Op-Ed: Toddler’s death reminds us why Trump’s immigration policies need reform

By Op-Ed

Photo courtesy of Assemblywoman Aravella Simota’s office.

Astoria

Assemblywoman Simotas fights for sexual harassment victims seeking justice with 6 new bills

By Alejandra O'Connell-Domenech

Ramos among group of freshman lawmakers given an unprecedented honor in 2019

Jackson Heights

Ramos among group of freshman lawmakers given an unprecedented honor in 2019

By Bill Parry

Lancman demands investigation after report indicates that NYPD deemed many rape cases ‘unfounded’

Lancman demands investigation after report indicates that NYPD deemed many rape cases ‘unfounded’

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Flushing

Rozic appointed to serve as chair of State Assembly State-Federal Relations

By Carlotta Mohamed

Eastern Queens lawmakers slam latest congestion pricing plan as undue ‘burden’ on residents

Politics

Eastern Queens lawmakers slam latest congestion pricing plan as undue ‘burden’ on residents

By Carlotta Mohamed

Mayor announces plans to repair NYCHA and keep public housing under city control

Politics

Mayor announces plans to repair NYCHA and keep public housing under city control

By Bill Parry

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Flushing

Flushing lawmaker appointed to serve as chair of State Assembly State-Federal Relations

By Carlotta Mohamed

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