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Renderings for the Willets Point Commons affordable housing development.

Housing lottery for Willets Point Commons closes after receiving ‘overwhelming demand’

By Shane O’Brien

Attorney-General Letitia James inaugurates Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry at Elmcor's Northern Boulevard facility Friday night. Also pictured is former Assembly Member Jeff Aubry.

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Hundreds attend CM Shanel Thomas-Henry’s inauguration at packed Elmcor center

By Shane O’Brien

Kam Rai Thai serves guests at the fourth annual International Food Expo. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Hundreds attend annual International Food Expo at New York Hall of Science

By Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani addresses supporters at the Brooklyn Paramount on Nov. 4, 2025.

2025 ELECTION: Mamdani wins Queens as Paladino, Wong take key Council races

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

Local residents clean street beds during Street Tree Care Day in Corona. Photo: Corona Mutual Aid.

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‘A shared purpose’: Corona residents team up for Street Tree Care Day

By Shane O’Brien

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Shanel Thomas-Henry tops poll in District 21 after four rounds of ranked choice voting

By Shane O’Brien

Shanel Thomas-Henry with her family at a District 21 election watch-party at Vibras Restaurant & Lounge on Astoria Boulevard. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Thomas-Henry leads race to succeed Moya in Queens’ District 21 Democratic primary

By Shane O’Brien

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Council Member Moya endorses Yanna Henriquez to succeed him in District 21

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Queens District 21 race to replace Francisco Moya draws four candidates ahead of 2025 election

By Shane O’Brien

Sandro Navarro stands at the intersection of 84th Street and 37th Avenue at the border of Council District 21.

Politics

City Council candidate Sandro Navarro outlines priorities for District 21 seat

By Shane O’Brien

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