DSA candidates sweep in Queens

DSA candidates sweep in Queens

Powered by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s support and the political energy he generated a year ago, democratic socialist candidates in Queens were on track to sweep races for Congress, the State Senate and State Assembly on Tuesday.

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Gianaris endorses across Queens – but stays silent about his own successor

Gianaris endorses across Queens – but stays silent about his own successor

Queens State Senator Michael Gianaris may be retiring at the end of the year, but that hasn’t stopped him from endorsing those he hopes will become future members of the legislature – except when it comes to the race to fill his own seat.

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NY7 candidates mostly support Sunnyside Yard plan – even if Trump is involved

NY7 candidates mostly support Sunnyside Yard plan – even if Trump is involved

All four Democratic candidates seeking to represent parts of Western Queens and Northern Brooklyn in Washington say they support the idea of funding a massive redevelopment of Sunnyside Yard with federal money – but are wary of who they may have to do business with in order to get the project over the finish line.

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Queens officials relieved after mayor axes property tax increase threat

Queens officials relieved after mayor axes property tax increase threat

Property tax increases that officials claimed would have greatly harmed Queens residents will not be included in the city’s budget, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Tuesday as he rolled out his $124 billion executive spending proposal.

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Queens rep introduces bill to keep migrants out of courthouses and away from feds

Queens rep introduces bill to keep migrants out of courthouses and away from feds

A Queens representative proposed legislation that would give migrants the option to attend legally-mandated court appearances virtually and potentially avoid arrest by federal immigration officers. But the bill faces an uphill climb in the conservative legislature.

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