Gregory Meeks Archives – QNS

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Oct. 8. The Governor has slammed President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans after news broke that SNAP benefits may not be fully covered this November amid an ongoing Government shutdown. Photo: Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul

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Hochul slams Trump and Congressional Republicans over threat to end SNAP benefits due to ‘insufficient funds’ for food program

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Politics

Meeks hosts town hall in Jamaica, slams Trump-era policies and backs Cuomo for mayor

By Athena Dawson

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People

Queens Library Book Fair honors 2025 Phenomenal Women at Richmond Hill Library

By Colum Motherway

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Politics

New York Democrats demand meeting with RFK Jr. over Trump health funding cuts

By Shane O’Brien

Meeks joins House Democrats in introducing a resolution to block President Trump’s 10% blanket tariffs on imports.

Politics

U.S. Rep. Meeks joins House Democrats to fight Trump’s tariff plan, calling it ‘economic sabotage’

By Shane O’Brien

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo positions himself as antidote to ‘diabolical’ Trump while picking up key endorsement

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Queens leaders rally against proposed $880B federal cuts to Medicaid

By Athena Dawson

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People

‘I reject the notion that my race or sex would bar my focus in life’: Queens honors Constance Baker Motley with USPS stamp unveiling

By Athena Dawson

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AMNY

‘A hot mess’: New York officials fear a devastating impact of Trump’s tariff increases on the things you buy and use every day

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Politics

Reps. Gregory Meeks and Pete Sessions introduce bill to support first-time homeowners

By Athena Dawson

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Iconic NYC eats land at JFK: Terminal 8 announces 21 new dining and retail experiences

By Athena Dawson

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Candidate Profile: Paul King for New York’s 5th Congressional district

By Athena Dawson

Judge Cassandra A. Johnson, fifth from left, if elected will become the first woman, and first person of color to sit on the bench in the Queens County Surrogate's Court. Indian heritage, lawyer, CPA, and small business owner, Amish Doshi far right, is running for Civil Court judge in the county. They are surrounded by staff of the non-profit, Mercy Drive, at a recent Autism Walk, organized by Community Board 9 Leader, Sherry Algredo.

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Haitian heritage judge Cassandra A. Johnson campaigns for Queens Surrogate’s court

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Pelosi, in surprise Kyiv trip, vows unbending US support

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Schumer joins Queens lawmakers to rally for a safer summer amid rising crime

By Kevin Duggan

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Politics

Queens Democratic Party boss ‘deeply concerned’ about political crisis in Haiti

By QNS News Team

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News

Op-Ed: Queens’ diversity shown in judge picks

By Op-Ed

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Politics

Queens lawmakers slam Trump, postmaster general for threatening the ‘survival of our democracy’

By Jacob Kaye

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Queens leaders want cop cuffed for allegedly choking man during Rockaway Boardwalk arrest

By Jacob Kaye

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‘You are the true heroes’: St. John’s Episcopal Hospital celebrates its health care workers with long round of applause

By QNS News Team

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Opinion

Op-Ed: We must act now to end gun violence

By Op-Ed

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Queens lawmaker wants answers from Customs over hateful Border Patrol Facebook group

By Mark Hallum

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Politics

New head of Queens County Democrats facing his own challenge from the left

By Mark Hallum

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JFK Redevelopment Community Outreach Office opens in Jamaica

By QNS News Team

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