Queens newest councilmember talks COVID vaccines, JFK jobs plan and NYPD funding
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Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers was sworn-in March 19 and gave her first interview to WBAI.
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Queens council candidate outraises borough, with big boost from NY's Fuzhounese community
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Yi Chen has raised more money than all but three other candidates in NYC.
Read MoreBrooks-Powers wins in NYC’s first real test of ranked-choice voting
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Veteran government official Selvena Brooks-Powers declared victory
Read MoreAs overdose deaths surge, top NYC mayoral candidates back supervised drug use sites
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“No one wants their babies dead because government could not see beyond our street corner.”
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Van Bramer keeps cash bundled by LIC developer despite no real estate pledge
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Van Bramer is running for Queens borough president.
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As pressure mounts, some Queens legislators keep quiet on Cuomo future
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Fourteen Queens lawmakers have called for Cuomo to resign.
Read MoreSliwa, GOP pols ditch masks at Queens Republican club rally
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“Upon second thought, more masks should have been worn.”
Read MoreSunnysiders stand up against anti-Asian hated
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“We must respond forcefully to these acts of hatred and violence.”
Read MoreBehind-the-scenes campaign helped spur Queens wrongful conviction reversals
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“It was clear to me that if I could be helpful, I wanted to be.”
Read MoreQueens assemblyman prepares bill to break down ranked-choice voting results
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“There was an expectation that the process would become more open and a plurality of voices would be heard.”
Read MoreSE Queens lawmakers call on Katz to probe prosecutors’ past cases in wake of 'egregious' violations
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‘This is just the tip of the iceberg.’
Read MoreAOC and NYC House colleagues pan Astoria peaker plant plan
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“A gas-fired power plant would further degrade air quality in neighborhoods already ridden with toxic fossil fuel power plants.”
Read MoreBikes, buses & business: Queens BP Richards outlines policy and funding plans
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Richards marked his first 100 days in office.
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