Despite calls for resignation, Juan Ardila files for re-election

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Despite calls for resignation, Juan Ardila files for re-election

Embattled Assemblymember Juan Ardila has officially filed to seek re-election for his Western Queens seat, despite having been called on to resign following sexual assault allegations made earlier this year by nearly every one of his Western Queens colleagues, a number of local leaders and the governor. 

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Migrant crisis widens political rifts in Queens and beyond

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Migrant crisis widens political rifts in Queens and beyond

As the ongoing migrant crisis in New York City intensifies with no signs of slowing down, as has the rift between various sects of city electeds with different strategies for fighting it, splintering Mayor Eric Adams’ hopes of a united front. 


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Judge dismisses election fraud lawsuit in Queens GOP primary

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Judge dismisses election fraud lawsuit in Queens GOP primary

A Queens judge last week tossed a case in which a candidate who ran for the Republican nomination in Queens’ 20th City Council District accused the race’s victor of election fraud – and called for a new election to be held altogether. 

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Gov sets special election for vacant Assembly seat as Rosenthal endorses candidate

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Gov sets special election for vacant Assembly seat as Rosenthal endorses candidate

 Governor Kathy Hochul called for a special election to fill the vacant seat on Monday, setting election day for Sept. 12. The election day officially launches the race to fill Daniel Rosenthal’s seat as he moves on to a governmental relations job with the UJA-Federation, a Jewish non-profit. 


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Queens Assemblymember Daniel Rosenthal to step down

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Queens Assemblymember Daniel Rosenthal to step down

Assemblymember Daniel Rosenthal is stepping down from his seat representing Queens’ 27th District to take a job with the UJA-Federation of New York, a Jewish non-profit. 

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