Catalina Cruz Archives – QNS

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News

Queens Pride Prom returns this Friday to celebrate and uplift LGBTQIA youth

By Jimmy Robles

Jackson Heights

Assembly Member Cruz slams NYC ICE policies, introduces immigrant protection bills

St. Pat's for All organizers and grand marshals march during the 2025 St. Pat's for All Parade. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud

Sunnyside

St. Pat’s for All Parade in Queens takes on political significance amid Trump policies

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas speaks at the State Capitol to call for measures to address food insecurity. Photo: Office of Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas

Jackson Heights

González-Rojas joins lawmakers and anti-hunger groups to call on Albany to address food insecurity

New York City Youth Increasingly Hawking Candy On Subways

News

NYC’s undocumented subway vendors: Struggles, survival and the fear of deportation

By Shane O’Brien

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Port Authority dedicates LaGuardia Career Center to retired Assembly Member Jeffrion Aubry

By Bill Parry

Elmhurst

Elmhurst kicks off holiday season with annual tree lighting at Veteran’s Grove Playground

From left to right: AM-elect Larinda Hooks, Korean American Family Service Center executive director Jeehae Fischer, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Gov. Kathy Hochul, AM Catalina Cruz, AM Jessica González-Rojas, CM Shekar Krishnan and AM Steven Raga at the launch of the Roosevelt Avenue fund Tuesday. Photo: Office of Jessica González-Rojas

Jackson Heights

A $1 million effort: Gov. Hochul and Queens officials work to curb crime and boost safety on Roosevelt Avenue

Assembly Members Steve Raga and Catalina Cruz and Council Member Shekar Krishnan unveil a seven-point plan to make Roosevelt Avenue safer. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Jackson Heights

Queens leaders launch bold seven-point plan to tackle crime and revitalize Roosevelt Avenue

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Glendale

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

By Anthony Medina

Elmhurst-Hospital

Jackson Heights Post

Queens BP Richards presents Elmhurst Hospital with $3M check to improve maternal, NICU services

Astoria

Queens BP Richards presents Elmhurst Hospital with $3M check to improve maternal, NICU services

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Opinion

Op-Ed: Queens tenants need good cause protections

By Catalina Cruz and Theo Oshiro

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News

Queens assemblywoman introduces bill establishing absentee ballot tracker

By Bill Parry

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Politics

Op-Ed: Donovan Richards is the progressive leader Queens needs

By Op-Ed

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Corona

Western Queens lawmakers say they regret ‘loot-out’ emergency statement

By Angélica Acevedo

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Corona

‘If we are going to call ourselves a sanctuary city we have to wear the pants and protect immigrants’: Queens assemblywoman defends undocumented workers

By QNS News Team

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Elmhurst

NYC Health + Hospitals/‌Elmhurst earns ‘baby-friendly’ honor for maternity unit

By Max Parrott

Queens’ newest representatives in state and federal government talk priorities

Politics

Queens’ newest representatives in state and federal government talk priorities

By Mark Hallum

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Jackson Heights

Queens’ newest representatives in state and federal government talk priorities

By Mark Hallum

Cruz makes history, becomes first DREAMer in NY state Assembly

Politics

Cruz makes history, becomes first DREAMer in NY state Assembly

By Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech

Photo by Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech/QNS

Corona

Jackson Heights’ Catalina Cruz makes history by being first DREAMer elected to NY State Assembly

By Alejandra O'Connell-Domenech

Cruz makes history with election victory

Politics

Cruz makes history with election victory

By Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech

Races to watch in Queens this Election Day

Politics

Races to watch in Queens this Election Day

By Robert Pozarycki

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