Queens man impeached
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Donald Trump is the third president to be impeached in United States history — and the first from Queens.
Read MoreLeaders call on SE Queens to submit their Census forms after dismal 2010 showing
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Analysts predict that New York could lose up to two seats in Congress based on population estimates.
Read MoreHouse passes Meeks’ corporate diversity bill
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The bill would require public companies to publish diversity data on the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of their executive officers each year.
Read MoreRichmond Hill town hall highlights lack of South Asians in city and state office
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No one of South Asian descent has ever won a seat in city or state office, despite the community’s growing strength.
Read MoreNew York City’s free ID program offers new benefits
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New organizations within the program include the The Apollo Theater, The Shed and the Whitney Museum.
Read MoreQueens reformers unveil transparency pledge for district leader candidates
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The pledge includes rejecting campaign contributions from finance, insurance or real estate interests and refusing to endorse candidates in Democratic primaries.
Read MoreThe 17th annual Seniors Appreciation Month begins
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“Senior Appreciation Month is a very special time for us, as we honor the legacy of our senior citizens and their contributions to our society.”
Read MoreFive Queens US reps show support for JFK Eulen airport workers
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JFK Eulen workers went on strike in June after Eulen allegedly told its JFK Airport employees that they had to use all paid sick leave time accrued in 2018 or lose it.
Read MoreUPDATE: Entire Queens House delegation supports impeachment
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Though Trump could be impeached by a Democratic-controlled House, it is unlikely the Republican-controlled Senate would vote to convict him by a two-thirds majority.
Read MoreOPINION: In support of County Committee reformers in Queens
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“Two leaders should not be unilaterally determining the function of the County Committee and, therefore, the local Democratic Party.”
Read MoreQueens Democratic Party leaders minimize role of County Committee in tense meeting
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“We were basically told we’re here to meet a legal requirement and that we check a box.”
Read MoreMinnesota public housing activists warn of NYCHA’s new ‘Czar of Privatization’
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“He’s going to destroy public housing.”
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Port Authority director, Rep. Meeks talk transforming Queens airports
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“What you want to do is to make sure that the airport is not something that is separate and apart from the community, but is an integral part of the community.”
Read MoreMeeks: Impeaching Trump right now ‘does not make any sense’
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“You can indict a ham sandwich, but if you can't convict him, what does it mean?”
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