Dozens of lawmakers and South Asian residents of Queens made their way to Albany to rally in support of a bill that would make Diwali a holiday recognized in the New York City public school system. Even with over two dozen state lawmakers signed onto the legislation, community leaders in Queens remain skeptical of the efforts being made to complete a promise that they say has been made to them before.
Read More“The men and women who are incarcerated, they need their packages back, they need to feel connected to the family members – it's as simple as that.”
Read MoreA group of lawmakers made an unannounced visit to Rikers Island this week and found that while conditions appear to be improving in some areas, others remain concerning, they said.
Read MoreState Senate or Assembly? That is the question. Albert Baldeo, a Queens man previously jailed for campaign related improprieties a decade ago, says both.
Read MoreQueens elected officials from the local, state and federal level joined community leaders in Richmond Hill Sunday to denounce a recent alleged hate attack on a Sikh man visiting Queens.
Read More“We need answers.”
Read MoreGovernor Andrew Cuomo, the second Queens-born executive to face an impeachment scandal in the past two years, announced his resignation Tuesday.
Read More“Governor Cuomo sexually harassed current and former state employees in violation of both federal and state laws.”
Read MoreQueens Assemblymember David Weprin is asking the city to let adoptees have the option to file in-person or online for information on their parents’ names and medical histories.
Read MoreSpeakers discussed solidarity across boundaries in the face of intolerance and emphasized the need for unity and action.
Read MoreHere’s how you can do some good this holiday season.
Read MoreNearly 70 percent of working age individuals with severe vision impairments lack full time employment, according to the National Federation of the Blind.
Read MorePeralta was the first Dominican-American elected to the New York Senate when he took office in 2010.
Read More"It would destroy our nest eggs, basically.”
Read MoreThe bills make it easier for first responders to apply for disability pensions and receive disability benefits.
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