Queens Dems back Cuomo
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The Queens County Democratic Party and its chairman, Rep. Gregory Meeks, officially backed former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the race for New York City mayor over the weekend.
Read MoreLocal pol’s Israel bill creates controversy in Queens
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Astoria Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani recently introduced "Not on our dime!: Ending New York funding of Israeli settler violence act,” a bill that would stop tax-exempt registered nonprofits in New York from helping to fund the State of Israel’s settlement activities in the West Bank, which have been deemed illegal by the United Nations. That legislation is now garnering condemnation from dozens of his legislative colleagues who have called it antisemetic.
Read MoreSE Queens lawmakers call on Katz to probe prosecutors’ past cases in wake of 'egregious' violations
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‘This is just the tip of the iceberg.’
Read MoreJuneteenth is now an official New York state holiday
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“Juneteenth serves as a piece of history towards Black liberation in this country.”
Read MoreJuneteenth still missing from list of New York state holidays
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“I’m hoping it was an oversight.”
Read MoreNYC has a new budget. What does it mean for Queens?
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Five Queens councilmembers voted no on the budget.
Read MoreNew York courts will close Friday as state commemorates Juneteenth for first time
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“Next year it has to be a state holiday. This is American history and we have to acknowledge it.”
Read MoreQueens leaders call on state to repeal 50-a at Borough Hall rally
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“We have to legislate our way to freedom.”
Read MoreMayor plans park restrictions before opening streets in Southeast Queens
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“I don’t understand why we don’t have equity with our streets being closed.”
Read MoreQueens Democrats endorse Richards for BP as Hyndman drops out
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“We’re going to unite the borough like never before,” Richards said, as demonstrators rallied outside.
Read MoreQueens Rallies Against Hate at Borough Hall
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A diverse collection of Queens community and faith leaders joined Borough President Melinda Katz and a handful of elected officials Monday night to condemn a recent string of hate crimes, including the murder of 11 Jewish worshippers inside a Pittsburgh synagogue.
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