Queens Assemblymember and omnipresent Mayor Eric Adams ally Jenifer Rajkumar is running for public advocate, shifting away from a bid for the city’s comptroller as she appeared to be lagging in the crowded race.
Read MoreAfter years of advocacy, the governor signed into law a bill that looks to make Diwali a holiday for New York City public school students
Read MoreSouth Queens advocates are not giving up their calls for transparency and accountability in the redistricting process, months after the legislature approved lines that they say keep their communities divided.
Read MoreThe state legislature passed a bill marking a Diwali school holiday in the city’s public schools. But bringing the holiday to the city’s schools isn’t a done deal yet.
Read MoreThe promise of a Diwali school holiday in New York City has never been closer. But with only a handful of days left in the legislative session, hurdles remain.
Read MoreDozens of lawmakers and South Asian residents of Queens made their way to Albany to rally in support of a bill that would make Diwali a holiday recognized in the New York City public school system. Even with over two dozen state lawmakers signed onto the legislation, community leaders in Queens remain skeptical of the efforts being made to complete a promise that they say has been made to them before.
Read MoreThe city announced that it’s taking steps toward making Diwali a public school holiday. After years of advocacy, some in South Queens remain skeptical the long-desired public holiday will officially be put in place.
Read MoreMembers of the South Queens Women’s March celebrated the opening of their new office in Richmond Hill over the weekend.
Read More“The lines divide us in a way that dilutes our ability to be a strong voice.”
Read More“We’ve made it a point to use art as a catalyst for social and political change, and as part of healing in our work to curb gender-based violence.”
Read More“She encouraged others to be brave and courageous in all that we do, to believe in ourselves and be the best we can be in all that we do.”
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