Assemblymember Catalina Cruz Archives – QNS

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas poses with staff members and volunteers at the Corona backpack giveaway. Photo courtesy of Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas.

News

González-Rojas announces distribution of more than 2,500 free backpacks in western Queens

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

New York passes bill requiring stores to accept cash payments, protecting unbanked and low-income shoppers

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

Trump’s second term sparks fear among New York’s immigrant communities as deportation plans loom

By Shane O’Brien

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Glendale

Queens elected officials unite to beautify district and provide resources in Glendale and Middle Village

By Anthony Medina

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Elmhurst

Assemblymember Catalina Cruz hosts event honoring first responders and loved ones lost to COVID-19

By Athena Dawson

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Corona

Queer youth connect in Corona for Pride Prom as tradition continues to flourish

By Iryna Shkurhan

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Jackson Heights

Jackson Heights community rallies against illegal smoke shops near schools

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Jackson Heights

Illegal smoke shop in Jackson Heights reopens days after being shut down by NYC Sheriff’s office

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Queens leaders call for state, federal action in response to reversal of Roe v. Wade

By Ethan Marshall

Pride Prom '22

Corona

Pride Prom ’22 returns to New York Hall of Science in Corona

By Julia Moro

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Astoria

Queens lawmakers continue push for law that would seal conviction records

By Julia Moro

New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks to the media after a swearing-in ceremony at the New York State Capitol, in Albany, New York

People

Hochul announces $27 million in Hurricane Ida relief aid for undocumented immigrants

By Julia Moro

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Corona

Undocumented immigrant New Yorkers shut out of federal Hurricane Ida aid

By Christine Chung, Josefa Velasquez, and Allison Dikanovic, THE CITY

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AMNY

Op-ed: Congress must honor the contributions of undocumented people and finally provide them the path to citizenship

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