Is Juan Ardila representing Queens in Albany? Many say, ‘no’

Is Juan Ardila representing Queens in Albany? Many say, ‘no’

Queens Assemblymember Juan Ardila, who was recently accused by two women of sexually assaulting them at a 2015 party, has lost his ability to represent his Western Queens district, his constituents, local elected officials and his colleagues in Albany say.

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Flushing synagogue outreach director to receive recognition for community service

Flushing synagogue outreach director to receive recognition for community service

“It's these small things that improve people's lives,” said Souksavat “Souks” Soukhaseum, the director of community outreach at the Free Synagogue of Flushing who is soon receiving a congressional commendation for his community service work in Queens.

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Queens DA delays decision to retry wrongly convicted Queens man or dismiss case

Queens DA delays decision to retry wrongly convicted Queens man or dismiss case

Nearly 30 years after being convicted of a murder he says he didn’t commit, Michael Robinson had a chance to once and for all clear his name this week. But the Queens district attorney’s office said they weren’t quite ready to do so.

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Federal plans for Newtown Creek worry Long Island City locals

Federal plans for Newtown Creek worry Long Island City locals

As part of the massive NY and NJ Harbor & Tributaries Focus Area Feasibility Study, the Army Corp of Engineers is considering a possible storm surge gate in the area around Newtown Creek in Western Queens. But some local groups believe the project may cause adverse issues. 

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Dem DA candidate teases third party run as he launches campaign

Dem DA candidate teases third party run as he launches campaign

Democratic Queens district attorney candidate George Grasso officially launched his campaign this week. Facing an uphill battle against incumbent Melinda Katz, Grasso said he’s already begun contemplating a third party run should he be beat in the upcoming primary election.

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