Majority of Queens members back Menin for speaker

Majority of Queens members back Menin for speaker

A broad coalition of Queens councilmembers signaled their support for Councilmember Julie Menin’s bid for speaker as the moderate Manhattan representative declared an early victory in the race on Wednesday.

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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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Short-term deal gives local org more control of Roy Wilkins Park

Short-term deal gives local org more control of Roy Wilkins Park

An interim deal has been reached between the Parks Department and a Black led nonprofit at Roy Wilkins Park that will allow the organization more freedom with programming and events within the Southeast Queens open space.

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