Adams elected speaker of the City Council
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The new class of city councilmembers voted to elect Queens City Councilmember Adrienne Adams as the speaker of the City Council on Wednesday.
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Queens pols, officials flood top spots in City Hall
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As power in the city has slowly drifted from Manhattan into the outer boroughs over the past several years, Queens has seen itself come into a position of power with the new mayoral administration taking over.
Read MoreRichards begins first full term as borough president
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“It is a great honor to have the opportunity to continue serving the 2.4 million residents of the borough of Queens.”
Read MoreRedistricting commission splits on maps, again
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“I did not join this commission to ignore the cries for representation by communities who have been robbed of their voices.”
Read MoreMayor Adams takes office
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“We must learn to be smarter, live with COVID and ensure that we protect everyday New Yorkers.”
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Adams takes aim at city’s ‘waste, fraud, abuse’ with new appointments
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“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
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“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
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“You are just seeing the coming together of an amazing team.”
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Adams locks up victory in speaker race
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“I am honored by all those in the [City Council] who put their faith in me.”
Read MoreQueens-raised Sewell named police commissioner
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“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
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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
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“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
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“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.”
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