Twice convicted ex-lawmaker runs again in Queens
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Hiram Monserrate is running in Council District 21.
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Cuomo says New York will legalize weed, sports betting in 2021
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More than 3/4 of New Yorkers arrested for low-level weed offenses were Black or Latino in 2020.
Read MoreNY State Bar wants to kick out Giuliani for stoking ‘attempted coup’
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NYSBA bylaws forbid members from attempting “the overthrow of the government of the United States.”
Read MoreNonprofit housing lawyers push Biden to block evictions, fund NYCHA
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“We implore you to fulfill the housing plan and budget promises you made on the campaign trail.”
Read MoreShafran reaches full matching funds threshold in Northeast Queens Council race
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The filing deadline is Monday, Jan. 11.
Read MoreNY union-backed measure would create workplace COVID protections, employer fines
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“We know this won’t be the last pandemic that we will have to contend with and we want to make sure workers are protected and have a voice.”
Read MoreNolan, Suozzi endorse Markell in crowded Northeast Queens council race
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“We so need women with professionalism and experience to step up to elected office.”
Read MoreQueens senator fined $15K for ‘quid pro quo’ trips from city-funded nonprofit
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Sanders “manipulated the situation to repeatedly and self-servingly use City funds as a windfall for his family and himself.”
Read MoreVeteran Democratic District Leader Barbara Jackson has died
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“More than just a political leader, she was a community leader and a friend.”
Read MoreQueens deputy borough president pick withdraws after controversial Israel tweets emerge
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Michael Hurwitz criticized Israeli policies and at least one right-wing leader in past tweets.
Read MoreRichards names Queens Borough Hall leadership team
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The new Queens borough president named his chief of staff, two deputies and communications director.
Read MoreMan hospitalized for COVID-19 after Queens Republican club Christmas party
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“I wasn’t on the conga line. I ate by myself. I don’t know how I got this."
Read MoreNY considers ‘fair repair’ bill to let private shops, DIY hobbyists fix devices
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“It’s a whole industry trend, from the cheapest junk to the fanciest equipment.”
Read MoreHere’s how Queens went green in 2020
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In a year like no other, Queens residents continued to fight for climate justice.
Read MoreNRG spends $600K on high-powered lobbyists pushing Astoria power plant plan
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A new watchdog report highlights the payments to some of New York’s most powerful lobbying firms.
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