jessica ramos Archives – QNS

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Elmhurst

Queens Center mall to distribute 1,250 turkeys in Elmhurst

By Jessica Militello

González-Rojas

Politics

AOC and Velázquez endorse González-Rojas in bid for Senate District 13

By Shane O’Brien

Speakers at Sunday's town hall criticized State Sen. John Liu for introducing parkland alienation legislation necessary for the progress of Metropolitan Park. Photo courtesy of Flushing Workers Center.

Politics

Over 200 attend ‘anti-casino’ town hall in Flushing, criticize Sen. Liu over support of Metropolitan Park

By Shane O’Brien

Protesters voiced their concerns about the proposed Metropolitan Park development at Corona Plaza on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud.

Politics

More than 100 protest against CAC’s unanimous vote in favor of Metropolitan Park

By Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud

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

Mobile Museum of Tolerance

Mobile Museum of Tolerance to make Jackson Heights debut during Festival Calle Colombia on July 12

By Shane O’Brien

elmhurst hospital

News

Elmhurst Hospital hosts ‘homecoming’ for those born at the hospital

By Shane O’Brien

Festival Calle Colombia

Arts & Entertainment

Cumbia, culture and community: Festival Calle Colombia set for July 12 in Jackson Heights

By Shane O’Brien

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Hochul celebrates expansion of Healthy Terminals Act at LaGuardia Airport

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

González-Rojas calls Trump a ‘fascist’ over federal response to anti-ICE demonstrations

By Shane O’Brien

Astoria

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

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Politics

Paladino stands by Mamdani deportation post as Democrats blast ‘xenophobic’ rhetoric

By Shane O’Brien

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Lexington School for the Deaf narrowly falls to NYS lawmakers in annual basketball classic

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Politics

Ramos disappointed by Senate vote but ‘stands on principle’ in opposing Metropolitan Park casino parkland bill

By Shane O’Brien

elmhurst older adult

Politics

State Sen. Ramos funds sound system at Elmhurst Older Adults Center amid wider fight to protect senior services

By Shane O’Brien

metropolitan park

Politics

Metropolitan Park receives green light from State Senate, a significant step toward downstate license bid

By Shane O’Brien

assembly

Politics

State Assembly overwhelmingly passes parkland alienation bill necessary for Metropolitan Park

By Shane O’Brien

american pope

News

Queens leaders celebrate appointment of first-ever American Pope

By Colum Motherway

Pope Francis

Religion

Diocese of Brooklyn to honor Pope Francis with Friday Vigil Mass in Elmhurst

By Colum Motherway

Selvena Brooks-Powers

Politics

CM Selvena Brooks-Powers becomes latest Queens Democrat to back Cuomo for Mayor

By Shane O’Brien

Astoria

Sen. Jessica Ramos delivers $2.5M for new pool at Variety Boys and Girls Club in Astoria

Trump's FEMA cuts would eliminate more than $100 million in flood relief funding for Queens-based initiatives.

Politics

Elected officials blast Trump over FEMA cuts affecting Queens flood mitigation

By Shane O’Brien

State Sen. Jessica Ramos (left) and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams. Thursday, April 3, 2025.

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Speaker Adams, Ramos electrify National Action Network crowd with pledge to take on Trump

Renderings for a new affordable housing development in Corona proposed by the team behind Metropolitan Park.

Metropolitan Park casino team unveils plan for 450-unit affordable housing complex in Corona

By Shane O’Brien

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