AOC, Nydia Velázquez endorse JGR as race to replace her in Assembly heats up

AOC, Nydia Velázquez endorse JGR as race to replace her in Assembly heats up

Assemblymember 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.

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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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Threat of mass legal aid strikes averted, but picket lines persist

Threat of mass legal aid strikes averted, but picket lines persist

While the threat of a mass legal aid strike in the city has passed, over 100 attorneys and staffers at a trio of legal services providers have remained on the picket line with little hope of returning to work any time soon.

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González-Rojas launches insurgent campaign against Ramos

González-Rojas launches insurgent campaign against Ramos

A host of Queens elected officials immediately jumped to back State Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas in her bid to unseat State Senator Jessica Ramos, which the lawmaker officially kicked off Monday night.

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Gov leaves out atty student loan relief from budget

Gov leaves out atty student loan relief from budget

Despite widespread support from lawmakers, district attorneys and public defenders alike, Governor Kathy Hochul did not allocate the $4 million in her recently released Executive Budget Proposal needed to enable legislation that would expand the District Attorney and Indigent Legal Service Attorney Loan Forgiveness program.

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