Queens’ AOC speaks at DNC, criticizes Trump
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Queens Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made an energetic speech during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday night in Chicago.
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Queens electeds reflect on Jan. 6 Capitol riot one year later
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“To see people come in in such a violent way was really offensive; it felt like such a violation of democracy, of the process, of the basis of what this county is built on.”
State promises half a billion dollars for homeowner aid
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New York State is launching a new multimillion dollar program to support low and moderate-income homeowners struggling to keep up with payments.
Electeds bash new Downtown Jamaica busways
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“The goal is to be better, to be more efficient and deliver your services when it comes to transportation.”
Read MoreOpinion: Robbing Pedro to pay Pablo
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Where sadly a significant number of witnesses, complainants and defendants are Latinos, very few of them will stand in front of a peer, a Latino judge, when it comes to the most serious and devastating crimes.
Read MoreQueens County Dems still in control in local races – for now
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“Voters need a will and a reason to go outside to the polls, they need to feel heard and seen, and they need to hear your plan.”
Read MoreOpinion: A Black historical lens should inform compassionate immigration and family policy
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A public policy of good conscience must reverse, repudiate and seek to remedy for the sake of America’s highest ideals.
Read MoreMayor extends Port Authority's JFK Airport lease as COVID delays redevelopment plan
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The Port Authority must meet several diversity goals in hiring and contracts.
Read MoreQueens Democratic Party endorses slate of eight council candidates, sits out six races
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Chair Gregory Meeks proposed the slate to district leaders Tuesday.
Read MoreRichards sworn in as Queens borough president
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“It is what we are as a borough and he has shown already, in just the few days he’s been the borough president, that he understands the meaning of one Queens.”
Read MoreMeeks voted chair of powerful Foreign Affairs Committee
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“We will return as partners to our European allies, but we will also need to build new multilateral relationships in the Western Hemisphere and Africa.”
Read MoreAOC says expand the Supreme Court. Meeks, Meng and Jeffries say they are open to dramatic reforms
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Members of the Queens House delegation weighed in on expanding the U.S. Supreme Court.
Read MoreOcasio-Cortez, Meeks slam Trump cuts to U.S. Postal Service
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“I just hope everything gets back to normal and they give us the time we need to do the job.”
Read MoreMeeks honors legendary colleague John Lewis, civil rights leader C.T. Vivian
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“One of the greatest honors of my life has been the ability to sit down on a continuous basis next to John Robert Lewis.”
Read MoreSoutheast Queens leaders call for investment, accountability to end gun violence
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“Young people have to speak to each other.”
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