Coronavirus prompts Queens pols to cancel petitioning and in-person campaigning
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“My campaign is immediately suspending efforts to collect further petition signatures for ballot access.”
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Queens borough president election is still on, despite covid fears
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The Queens borough president special election is still on, for now.
Read More1 in 100 newborns go from hospital to homeless shelter
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“Homelessness is not an issue that can be pushed into the shadows.”
Read MoreBrooklyn Democrats back Richards for Queens BP, uniting political rivals
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The endorsement unites the Queens and Kings County Democratic organizations.
Read MoreQueens reps push for small business aid amid coronavirus uncertainty
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“Many small businesses, in particular Asian American-owned businesses such as restaurants and retailers, have experienced a significant drop in business due to misinformation and xenophobia about coronavirus.”
Read MoreCarlina Rivera calls on Council to elect woman of color as next Speaker
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“I’m hoping that the next speaker is a woman, and specifically a woman of color.”
Read MoreSteve Bannon is coming to Queens Village for GOP gala
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“By welcoming him they’re supporting white supremacy and bigotry.”
Read MoreQuick to visit Queens, Warren drops out of 2020 race
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U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren dropped out of the presidential race on Thursday morning, bringing an end to a campaign that made an early impression on Queens.
Read MoreWorking Families Party backs González-Rojas in Assembly District 34
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“She has the political courage to demand the revenue our communities in Queens need to thrive.”
Read MoreCity releases Queens borough president voter guides
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The city’s official voter guide for the Queens borough president special election is now live and ready for review as residents prepare to head to the polls this month.
Read MoreQueens Borough Board blasts mayor’s preliminary budget
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Mayor Bill de Blasio’s preliminary budget proposal is out, and Queens is getting stiffed, at least according to Acting Borough President Sharon Lee.
Read MoreSoutheast Queens pols back Richards for borough president
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A long list of Southeast Queens lawmakers, including U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks, are backing Councilmember Donovan Richards for Queens borough president with three weeks to go before the March 24 special election.
Read MoreSullen Wednesday at Bloomberg's Bayside field office
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“I was going to vote for him. I’m a little disappointed.”
Read MoreCity kicks off annual teen voter drive in Long Island City
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“Students age 16 and older can pre-register to vote so that the moment they turn 18, they will be registered to vote.”
Read MoreThree BP candidates receive city matching funds
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Three candidates in the race for Queens borough president have qualified for thousands of dollars in city matching funds with less than a month to go before the election.
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