Queens Archives – Politics NY

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Op-ed: Predatory food marketing is fueling health disparities — New York must act

By Myoungmi Kim and Sara Kim

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Court strikes down NYC law allowing noncitizen voting; Holden calls it a ‘victory for election integrity’

By Colum Motherway

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

By Athena Dawson

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Addabbo bill seeks transparency on utility rate hikes: ‘New Yorkers deserve fair notice’

By Colum Motherway

Rendering of proposed upgrades to Parsons Boulevard under the new "Jamaica Neighborhood Plan." .

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‘Neighborhood of the future’: Mayor Adams pushes forward with rezoning plan for Downtown Jamaica

By Shane O’Brien

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Assembly Member Raga secures $750M for Mitchell-Lama housing, including Big Six in Woodside

By Shane O’Brien

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Make the Road Action endorses candidates in race to fill Moya’s District 21 seat

By Shane O’Brien

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Hundreds rally at Queens Borough Hall to protest $102M cuts to senior services

By Shane O’Brien

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Sen. John Liu urges extension of April 1 CDPAP transition deadline to prevent care disruptions

By Shane O’Brien

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Campaign filings show fierce fundraising battles in 3 key Queens Council Districts

By Shane O’Brien

Mayor Eric Adams honors city health care workers, first responders, essential workers, and those who lost their lives to COVID-19 on the fifth anniversary of the first confirmed death in the five boroughs. NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, Elmhurst. Friday, March 14, 2025. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.

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Mayor Adams marks 5-year anniversary of first COVID-19 death in NYC with tribute at Elmhurst Hospital

By Shane O’Brien

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CM Holden seeks immediate cease-and-desist zone for District 30 to prevent exploitation of homeowners

By Colum Motherway

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District 30 candidate Paul Pogozelski builds support with Maspeth fundraiser

By Colum Motherway

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Sen. Sanders discusses immigrant rights, church protections at Jamaica forum amid federal policy shifts

By Athena Dawson

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Candidate Profile: Ramses Frias launches City Council campaign to restore pride in District 25

By Colum Motherway

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Mayoral candidates address Queens voters at Jamaica community forum

By Athena Dawson

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers remarks to churchgoers at the Greater Allen AME Cathedral on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

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Hochul touts economic agenda, vows to fight Medicaid cuts in Sunday visits to Queens

By Lloyd Mitchell and Robert Pozarycki

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Asian American Republican Club of Queens officially launches in Flushing

By Robert Pearl

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Middle Village hosts City Council District 30 debate as candidates outline priorities

By Colum Motherway

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Trump appoints Glendale’s Dan Bongino as FBI Deputy Director, working under fellow New Yorkers

By Colum Motherway

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Mayor Adams breaks ground on new Far Rockaway health center to expand care access by 2027

By Athena Dawson

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Exclusive: Ridgewood priest and Hungry Monk founder Fr. Mike Lopez announces bid for Council District 30

By Shane O’Brien

Congestion Pricing Sign along the Long Island Expressway in Queens, New York

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Ridgewood leaders split on Trump’s move to halt congestion pricing

By Colum Motherway

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Sen. James Sanders to host Jamaica town hall on Trump policies and community impact

By Athena Dawson

More from Around New York

Gavel on desk. Isolated with good copy space. Dramatic lighting.

Bronx man sentenced to 12 years for firing at moving car on residential street

Ness Star holds the Trans Flag at the 2022 Transgender Day of Visibility event at Marsha P. Johnson State Park.

Transgender Day of Visibility events in New York City

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Op-ed: Predatory food marketing is fueling health disparities — New York must act

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Coney Island drag show, ‘RuPaul’ watch party, brings queer community together