Claire Valdez Archives – QNS

Council Member Julie Won launched her campaign for NY-7 earlier in February.

Politics

Julie Won points to ‘lived experience’ as she enters congested Congressional race for NY-7

By Shane O’Brien

Pia Rahman at the LIC waterfront. Photo via Rahman campaign.

Politics

Pia Rahman launches campaign to succeed Claire Valdez in Queens’ 37th Assembly District

By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Julie Won speaks at a press conference celebrating the passage of the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan on the steps of City Hall Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Politics

Queens Council Member Julie Won announces run for New York’s 7th Congressional District

By Shane O’Brien

Samantha Kattan speaks at a launch party at the Windjammer in Ridgewood. Photo via Emily Teague.

Politics

DSA-backed Samantha Kattan officially launches campaign to succeed AM Valdez in District 37

By Shane O’Brien

Assembly Member Claire Valdez speaks at a campagin event at Brooklyn's Macri Triangle. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Politics

Claire Valdez puts union advocacy front and center in bid to succeed Velázquez in NY-7

By Shane O’Brien

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso at a campaign event earlier in January. Photo courtesy of Reynoso campaign.

Politics

Antonio Reynoso touts experience in race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez

By Shane O’Brien

Assembly Member Claire Valdez speaks at a campagin event at Brooklyn's Macri Triangle. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Politics

DSA endorses Claire Valdez in 7th Congressional District

By Shane O’Brien

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Brooklyn Paper

Reynoso endorsed by Hotel and Gaming Trades Council in NY-7 Democratic primary

U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez has endorsed Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso to succeed her in NY-7.

Politics

Outgoing Rep. Velázquez endorses Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in race to succeed her

By Shane O’Brien

U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez has endorsed Brian Romero in the 34th Assembly District. Photo via Brian Romero.

Astoria

Velázquez endorses Abdelhamid, Romero over DSA candidates in western Queens Assembly races

By Shane O’Brien

Valdez was the overwhelming winner of the District 37 race in June 2024

Long Island City

Queens AM Claire Valdez launches campaign to replace Nydia Velázquez in Congress

By Shane O’Brien

The race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez in the 7th Congressional District is one of several Queens races to keep an eye on in 2026. Courtesy of Nydia Velázquez

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Races to watch in 2026 that could alter political landscape in Queens

By Shane O’Brien

Bronstein tenants and activists rallied in Sunnyside on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Bronstein Tenant Union.

Sunnyside

Tenants rally in Sunnyside against Bronstein over alleged harassment, delays to repairs

By Shane O’Brien

Connected Chef celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Woodside Thursday morning. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

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Food insecurity nonprofit Connected Chef opens new headquarters in Woodside

By Shane O’Brien

Elected officials, community members and Café Shangrila owners at the ribbon-cutting for Sunnyside's new Himalayan restaurant. Photo: Shane O'Brien

New Himalayan fusion restaurant Café Shangrila celebrates grand opening on Queens Boulevard

By Shane O’Brien

Long Island City Partnership president Laura Rothrock delivers welcoming remarks at 2023 LIC Summit at The Museum of the Moving Image.

Long Island City

11th annual LIC Summit to take place at Museum of the Moving Image this Wednesday

By Shane O’Brien

DOT representatives, elected officials and community leaders cut the ribbon at the new 29th Street Plaza on Monday. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

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DOT, LaGuardia Community College cuts ribbon at 29th Street Plaza in LIC

By Shane O’Brien

23th Street, Long Island City, Queens, New York, USA - August 14th 2023: Old and modern high rise architecture in Long Island City. A new report by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has highlighted the economic growth and affordability challenges that the neighborhood is experiencing. Photo: Getty

Long Island City

State Comptroller DiNapoli report highlights growth, affordability challenges in western Queens

By Shane O’Brien

File photo from previous Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Concert event. Courtesy of Sunnyside Shines.

Sunnyside

Annual Bix Beiderbecke jazz concert to return to Sunnyside this Sunday

By Shane O’Brien

ssembly Member Jessica González-Rojas pictured with city and state elected officials, supporters, and neighbors at her Senate race fundraiser at the Queensboro. Photo: Kisha Bari/González-Rojas campaign.

Politics

González-Rojas picks up high-profile endorsements after officially launching campaign for Ramos’ Senate seat

By Shane O’Brien

Sunnyside

City Council passes Julie Won resolution calling on Albany to pass legislation aiding tenants displaced by fire

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Sunnyside

City Council passes Julie Won resolution calling on Albany to pass legislation aiding tenants displaced by fire

Big Beautiful Bill

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Queens lawmakers condemn Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ as dangerous and unjust

By Shane O’Brien

Long Island City

LaGuardia students celebrate graduation at college’s 53rd Commencement Ceremony

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