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Assembly Member Catalina Cruz endorses Assembly Member Steven Raga (pictured) in Sunnyside on Saturday. Photo via Raga campaign.

Politics

AM Raga announces campaign to succeed Gianaris in Senate District 12

By Shane O’Brien

NYU Langone's facility in Laurelton. Photo via NYU Langone.

Politics

Queens pols join open letter calling on NYU Langone to reverse decision halting gender-affirming care for youths

By Shane O’Brien

Senate District 12 candidate Aber Kawas with a number of DSA candidates and elected officials at Woodside's Doughboy Plaza last week. Photo via Aber for Senate.

Politics

Aber Kawas launches campaign to succeed Gianaris in 12th Senate District

By Shane O’Brien

State Sen. Michael Gianaris has decided against running for re-election this year, ending his run of a quarter of a century representing western Queens in Albany.

Politics

State Sen. Michael Gianaris announces he will not seek re-election in 2026

By Bill Parry

State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez hosted a re-election kickoff on Friday night. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

News

Kristen Gonzalez holds re-election kickoff party at Astoria’s Pig Beach BBQ

By Shane O’Brien

Chair of the Senate Elections Committee, Senator Kristen Gonzalez speaking on the Elections package with Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, Deputy Leader Gianaris, Senator Myrie, Senator Scoufis, and Senator May

Politics

Senate passes electoral reform package, including bills introduced by Queens’ Gonzalez, Gianaris

By Shane O’Brien

The planned dispensary would have opened within 500 feet of an entrance to PS 58 - the School of Heroes. Image via Google Street View.

News

State denies application for planned Maspeth cannabis dispensary near local school

By Shane O’Brien

Get Fit Sunnyside returns with deals at 16 fitness and wellness spots

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Get Fit Sunnyside returns with deals at 16 fitness and wellness spots

News

Reports of Sunnyside ICE raid spark criticism and calls for ‘Know Your Rights’ campaigns

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Reports of Sunnyside ICE raid spark criticism and calls for ‘Know Your Rights’ campaigns

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News

ICE detains Ridgewood High School student, lawmakers call for release

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

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Politics

Gianaris, Rosenthal introduce legislation to reshape NYC Rent Guidelines Board, describe system as ‘broken’

By Shane O’Brien

News

Senator Gianaris partners with local organizations to provide Thanksgiving support in Western Queens

News

Amazon workers and Teamsters rally in Queens, demand union recognition and better conditions

By Colum Motherway

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AMNY

Lawmakers blast MTA as it ends its fare-free bus pilot, citing boost in transit affordability

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AMNY

Over and out? Bronx assembly member sponsors police radio encryption bill to ensure press and public access

An M31 bus sits in traffic on 57th Street in Manhattan on Dec. 14, 2023.

AMNY

State lawmakers propose $90 million for more frequent buses, fare-free pilot in budget response

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AMNY

Over and out? State bill would thwart NYPD radio encryption plan and protect public access to transmissions

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AMNY

Lawmakers unveil proposal to ‘fix’ MTA, make buses free

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Politics

Progressive star Tiffany Cabán announces bid for northwest Queens City Council seat

By Jacob Kaye

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News

Astoria continues fight to keep Key Food open

By Jacob Kaye

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Dining & Nightlife

Queens senator joins Astoria small businesses owners to call for rent forgiveness

By Angélica Acevedo

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Politics

Queens lawmaker passes bill to dismantle puppy mills in New York

By QNS News Team

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