Democrats in the state legislature voted on Monday to toss out congressional redistricting lines drawn by a bipartisan commission, choosing to draw and propose their own maps – which have little impact on district boundaries in Queens.
Read MoreThe New York State Independent Redistricting Commission voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to approve a new state congressional district map that looks a lot like the one drawn by a court-appointed special master in 2022 following a litigious redistricting process that may not yet be out of the woods.
Read MoreGovernor Kathy Hochul was in Queens this week to announce the largest state investment in clean energy in U.S history, introducing off-shore wind projects and several renewable energy projects across the Empire State – including one in Long Island City.
Read MoreAs part of the massive NY and NJ Harbor & Tributaries Focus Area Feasibility Study, the Army Corp of Engineers is considering a possible storm surge gate in the area around Newtown Creek in Western Queens. But some local groups believe the project may cause adverse issues.
Read MoreKristen Gonzalez beats out Elizabeth Crowley in State Senate District 59. Senator Joseph Addabbo cruises to victory. Robert Zimmerman wins in Congressional District 3. Read more about the results of Tuesday’s primary election here.
Read MoreProblems at the polls? An apt metaphor for the race for Queens only State Senate District? A voter spits on the ground after exiting a polling site? Did Queens’ second primary election in as many months have it all?
Read MoreMembers of the New York congressional delegation are calling on the state to investigate Con Edison’s rate increases .
Read MoreThe three men have not.
Read More“These institutions are not a safe place for inmates or those detained.”
Read More“We need to steer resources to where they can be most effective and boosting resources for our nursing homes and their dedicated staff, now, will save lives.”
Read More“Cutting in line because I was an elected official, it’s not fair.”
Read More“Many immigrants fortunate to still have a job are among the essential employees who are risking their health and safety by working on the frontlines during this outbreak.”
Read More“It will be a catastrophe if the Department of Justice continues to proceed as if everything is normal.”
Read More“Many small businesses, in particular Asian American-owned businesses such as restaurants and retailers, have experienced a significant drop in business due to misinformation and xenophobia about coronavirus.”
Read MoreThe three members of Congress demanded the documents by March 10.
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