A longtime nonprofit leader from Astoria officially launched her campaign to succeed Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Assembly this week, a move that turns the contest for his open seat into a rare, all-Democratic Socialists of America member showdown.
Read MoreAssemblymember Jessica González-Rojas received endorsements from Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Nydia Velázquez on Monday as the race to replace her in the Assembly also heated up after over the weekend.
Read MoreKristen Gonzalez, a 26-year-old Queens native, was the first to announce a bid for State Senate District 17, a new electoral district lawmakers proposed as part of the state’s redistricting process Tuesday.
Read More“You should have an active role in leading the borough. That’s your job. It shouldn’t be only a cheerleader.”
Read MoreSpeakers demanded renewable energy, a ban on fracking and pipelines, and the protection of public land.
Read MoreSo far two likely candidates have emerged for the seat, which encompasses much of Southeast Queens.
Read MoreAnd there’s still at least five months to go before the primaries.
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