Claire Valdez Archives – QNS

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

Politics

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.

News

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.

News

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

Politics

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

Long Island City

Lawmakers call for Green Asphalt closure amid air quality concerns in Queens and Brooklyn

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News

ICE detains Ridgewood High School student, lawmakers call for release

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Astoria

Advocates push for speed limiter law as Queens drivers rack up hundreds of school zone tickets

CityFHEPS

NYC’s largest housing voucher program faces legal challenge, budget strain

By Shane O’Brien

Cuomo

Politics

Protesters rally over COVID nursing home policy at Cuomo’s alleged Ridgewood campaign stop

By Colum Motherway

Long Island City

Aviation High School honored with street co-naming in Sunnyside

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Jackson Heights

Assembly Member González-Rojas, advocates push for gender equity funding in New York budget

Congestion pricing will introduce tolls for motorists traveling south of 60th Street in Manhattan.

News

‘This is another attack on New York’ — Queens democrats rally against Trump’s effort to kill congestion pricing

By Shane O’Brien

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Demonstrators protesting against the mayor’s plan to shift public-sector retirees to Medicare Advantage on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

Editorial | Mayor Mamdani should protect the medical benefits of retired municipal workers

Brian Romero, seen here at a rally for trans youth on Jan. 10, is running for office in the 34th Assembly District.

Queer progressive Brian Romero vies for Queens Assembly seat

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