Queens’ wacky write-in votes from a historic election

Queens’ wacky write-in votes from a historic election

While a majority of voters in Queens cast a ballot for Mamdani, others voted for former Governor Andrew Cuomo or Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. But a handful of those voters got a little more creative.

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A Queens mayor – one way or another

A Queens mayor – one way or another

Since Queens became a part of New York City in 1898, none of the 23 men who served as the city’s mayor were born in Queens or represented the borough in political office. On Election Day, that is likely to change.

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Mayoral candidates spar over Roosevelt Avenue

Mayoral candidates spar over Roosevelt Avenue

The three remaining men vying for New York City mayor sparred over how to address crime and improve quality of life on Roosevelt Avenue on Thursday during the first of two debates in the race.

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Queens pols stay mum on Mamdani after Hochul endorsement

Queens pols stay mum on Mamdani after Hochul endorsement

Queens’ Democratic establishment has yet to endorse Democratic mayoral nominee and Queens Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani after Governor Kathy Hochul threw her weight behind the local candidate over the weekend.

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One-on-one with mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa

One-on-one with mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa

In a Zoom interview with the the Eagle this week, Sliwa said he firmly believes he has the ability to turn deep blue Queens red, and also discussed his campaign and his plans for New York City ahead of the November election.

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Migrant crisis widens political rifts in Queens and beyond

Migrant crisis widens political rifts in Queens and beyond

As the ongoing migrant crisis in New York City intensifies with no signs of slowing down, as has the rift between various sects of city electeds with different strategies for fighting it, splintering Mayor Eric Adams’ hopes of a united front. 


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