Crowley tops field in fundraising ahead of Queens BP special election
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In total the candidates have raised a combined $284,176.82 since the last filing deadline.
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Nine candidates file petitions for Queens BP special election
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Nine candidates submitted viable petitions ahead of the filing deadline.
Read MoreQueens rep named one of seven impeachment prosecutors
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U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries represents a part of Southern Queens.
Read MoreConstantinides: The time is now to establish universal after-school
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It’s beyond time we phase in a Universal After School program that makes quality programming in a constructive space available to every elementary school student.
Read MoreMeng to kick off supply drive in wake of Puerto Rico earthquakes
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Recent quakes on the island have caused $110 million in destruction.
Read MoreActivists renew push to keep ICE out of courthouses
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At least seven people were arrested inside courthouses, including one in Queens Criminal Court, in 2019.
Read MoreQueens BP ballot begins to take shape as petition deadline passes
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Candidates had to submit 2,000 signatures from registered Queens voters in order to make the ballot.
Read MoreState Senate passes Automatic Voter Registration bill (again)
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The bill would automatically register eligible residents to vote upon interaction with local government agencies.
Read MoreDe Blasio pledges to help stop Neir’s Tavern closure
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Neir’s has been in operation in some capacity since 1829.
Read MorePublic charge rule blocked by federal appeals court
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The rule would expand the definition of who could be denied entry and residency in the U.S. based on an immigrant’s likelihood of using public assistance programs.
Read MoreHow three ‘State of the State’ proposals will affect Queens commuters
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Three transit proposals will have a major impact on Queens commuters.
Read MoreChild Victims Act sponsor moves to extend ‘lookback window’ for abuse lawsuits
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Survivors of sexual abuse have filed 1,360 CVA lawsuits statewide as of Jan. 6, according to information shared by the Office of Court Administration.
Read MorePartisan retweets by Assembly task force may have violated ethics laws
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“Both of these retweets are inappropriate and potentially violations of the law.”
Read MoreEvictions decreased by 30% in Queens last year under new state tenant protections
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“It’s a long overdue reversal, overturning rapid loss of affordable housing over time.”
Read MoreRepublican map-maker enters Queens Borough President race
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Danniel Maio declined to describe many specifics of his campaign until he secures enough valid signatures to appear on the March 24 ballot.
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