Adams takes aim at city’s ‘waste, fraud, abuse’ with new appointments
/“I'm a big believer that if you don't inspect what you expect, it’s all suspect.”
Read MoreKatz responds to lawmakers questions about Rikers
/“From the first day of my administration, and before the current crisis, we worked to reduce the Rikers population.”
Read MoreQueens native named as first deputy mayor
/“You are just seeing the coming together of an amazing team.”
Read MoreAdams locks up victory in speaker race
/“I am honored by all those in the [City Council] who put their faith in me.”
Read MoreQueens-raised Sewell named police commissioner
/“She carried with her throughout her career a sledgehammer and she crushed every glass ceiling that was put in her way.”
Read MoreAdams, Moya both declare victory in speaker’s race
/Two candidates in the race for speaker of the New York City Council – both of whom are from Queens – declared victory on social media late Tuesday afternoon.
‘Vax Daddy’ announces bid for Assembly
/“I'm hoping to go to Albany and really take on the most pressing issues today with urgency and creativity.”
Read MoreQueens lawmaker enters AG race
/“I’m running for attorney general to be a voice for the voiceless, a champion for marginalized communities and a symbol that a son of Haitian immigrants from Queens can rise to the highest levels of law and government.”
Read MoreSuozzi announces bid for governor’s office
/“I’m the only one with the proven executive experience.”
Read MoreQueens reps look for answers about bail from DAs
/“We have grave concerns that excessive bail amounts are leading to unnecessary pretrial detention and contributing to a humanitarian crisis in New York City’s jail system.”
Read MoreLongshot Queens council candidate’s campaign ends in chaos
/Canvassers, most of whom were homeless, said they were promised their wages at the end of their shift on Election Day – Fatima Baryab’s campaign said otherwise.
Read MoreSurprise in Civil Court: Republican candidate leads in judicial race
/Joseph Kasper runs for a seat on the bench nearly every year on principal. However, the next time he runs, he’ll likely be running for reelection.
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