One hot Election Day: Queens votes for mayor, city council under blistering heat
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Across New York City and Queens voters went to the polls as the temperature outside hit triple-digits.
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Campaign cash flows as election day comes into view
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Campaign cash has begun to flow with a little more than three weeks left before New Yorkers head to the polls to cast their votes in primary races for mayor, comptroller, public advocate, City Council and a slate of judicial positions.
Read MoreRace for District 30 heats up after combative debate
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A combative campaign season is heating up in one of Queens’ only City Council districts with an open seat.
Read MoreOffice politics: What happens when your office is running for office?
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In one Queens councilmember’s office, the term “office politics” has taken on a whole new meaning.
Read MoreWestern Queens schools welcome migrant students but say city has fallen short on support
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In District 30, parents and school staff say that while they’ve embarked on several different efforts to meet the needs of the influx of newly arrived students, institutional support from the city has been lagging.
Read MoreDOE walks back superintendent snub
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Days after Queens parents, teachers and elected officials rallied in outrage at the removal of sitting District 30 Superintendent, the Department of Education said they’d reconsider.
Read MoreParents, lawmakers 'livid' after surprise firing of beloved Queens superintendent
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“Mayoral control is not imperial control – it's a collaboration with parents and if David Banks doesn't understand that, I'll be happy to explain it to him.”
Read MoreLIC students get cash infusion for college savings
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“We believe an investment in our children and our community is an investment in the future of our city.”
Read MoreQueens families get a boost from NYC Kids Rise
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“Because of the relationships and systems set up… we were quickly able to mobilize to get resources into the hands of families in our community.”
Read MoreCollege savings accounts give Queens’ youngest a head start
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“This made a huge difference.”
Read MoreAs borough president, Elizabeth Crowley would fight for Queens’ ‘fair share’
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“I just think we haven’t been able to express the feelings of the residents loud enough. We haven’t gone into the arena and fought for our fair share here.”
Read MoreHolden Weighs Bill to Increase Film Permit Price
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Councilmember Robert Holden has noticed the potential impact on local businesses in his Council District 30.
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