Borough prez gives stamp of approval to Cohen’s casino plan

Borough prez gives stamp of approval to Cohen’s casino plan

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards gave Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plan to bring a casino to Citi Field’s parking lot his stamp of approval on Monday, bringing Cohen one step closer to having the $8 billion plan approved at the city level.

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Opinion: Jeffrion Aubry, a champion for justice in New York, leaves a remarkable legacy

Opinion: Jeffrion Aubry, a champion for justice in New York, leaves a remarkable legacy

“Jeffrion Aubry’s retirement marks the end of an era in our state. He emerged from and remained rooted in the community and stayed in the fight for justice for the long haul, even against daunting odds and even when his party wasn’t with him. New York is better – and the national movement to end mass incarceration is stronger – because of his work.”

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Veteran Queens lawmaker passes final bill

Veteran Queens lawmaker passes final bill

After three decades in Albany, Assemblymember Jeffrion Aubry will retire at the end of his current term in December. Though he wrote and passed bills touching on a range of issues, Aubry was particularly focused on passing criminal justice-related bills during his time in the state capitol, which ended – at least, legislatively – earlier this month with the passage of the Jury of Our Peers Act in the final days of the legislative session.

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With clock ticking, pols urge Ramos to bet on Cohen’s casino dreams

With clock ticking, pols urge Ramos to bet on Cohen’s casino dreams

A trio of lawmakers this week upped the peer pressure on State Senator Jessica Ramos to open the door for Mets owner Steve Cohen to build an $8 billion casino and entertainment complex in Corona.

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Who’s running for Assembly in Queens?

Who’s running for Assembly in Queens?

The first financial contribution filing deadline for the 2024 election cycle came on Tuesday, giving the public their first look at how much monetary support candidates in Queens have been able to drum up so far. 


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City proposal could expedite casino process

City proposal could expedite casino process

A proposal from the City Council and Adams administration released this week could potentially create a new zoning process for casinos in New York City, as several applicants hope to earn one of three new state casino licenses to bring a casino to the five boroughs. 

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Several Queens assemblymembers to face challengers

Several Queens assemblymembers to face challengers

The 2024 election for Queens’ Assembly seats may be a ways away – but that hasn’t stopped a number of incumbents and challengers from starting up their campaign efforts. Recent filings with the state’s Board of Elections show a number of potentially interesting Assembly races slated for next year in the World’s Borough.

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