Hochul promises new rail line in Queens during State of State address
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Governor Kathy Hochul has directed the MTA to begin a review of a stretch of abandoned rail that runs from Queens to Brooklyn.
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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.
Read MoreQueens 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.”
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