Tag: queens-politics

Queens voters back Chu, Guillergan, and Haji in Queens Civil Court races

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Jun. 24, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens voters selected nominees for three Civil Court judgeships in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election, with Sheridan C. Chu, Eve Cho Guillergan, and Juliette-Noor Haji holding strong leads in their respective races, according to unofficial results from the New York City Board of Elections. Chu, an administrative law judge…

Mamdani rallies immigrant and tenant communities in Jackson Heights before primary

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Jun. 23, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team With just days left before the Democratic primary, NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined more than 200 working-class New Yorkers at a get-out-the-vote rally Saturday afternoon in Jackson Heights. Held at Diversity Plaza and backed by longtime supporters including CAAAV Voice, DRUM Beats, and…

Longtime Astoria lawyer John Ciafone makes another run for Civil Court judge

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Jun. 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall As early voting continues ahead of the June 24 primary election for Queens Civil Court, one candidate vying for one of the four open seats, John Ciafone, is hoping to secure the Democratic nomination. A lifelong Astoria resident and the son of an immigrant, Ciafone brings over 30…

Queens Borough President outlines sweeping investments across Queens in State of the Borough address

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Apr. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. delivered his third annual State of the Borough address at Queens Theatre on Friday, April 25, outlining his administration’s efforts over the past year across education, health, the environment, social services and economic development. Richards’ speech took a defiant tone against former…

Cuomo picks up new wave of Queens endorsements in bid for mayor

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Apr. 2, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A slew of Queens elected officials has formally endorsed former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s mayoral bid, following the backing of the Democratic Organization of Queens County and its chairman, U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks. State senators Joseph P. Addabbo and Toby Ann Stavisky, Assembly Members David Weprin and Edward…

Candidate Profile: Ramses Frias launches City Council campaign to restore pride in District 25

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Mar. 5, 2025 By Colum Motherway Ramses Frias is platforming his campaign in the race for City Council District 25 on his unwavering dedication to his community and strong connections to the area. District 25 covers the neighborhoods of Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, East Elmhurst, and Woodside. Shekar Krishnan is the current Council Member and…

Queens officials slam Mayor Adams over ICE memo, call it violation of sanctuary laws

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Feb. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials, unions and community organizations across Queens have slammed Mayor Eric Adams in response to reports that the Mayor’s office distributed a memo to city agencies suggesting that they should let ICE agents enter municipal facilities without a warrant if staff “reasonably feel threatened” or fear for…

Ariola fights for Queens representation in GOP leadership amid disputed City Council vote

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Jan. 31, 2025 By Athena Dawson A trio of Republican council members are contesting the recent election of Council Member David Carr as the Republican Caucus Minority Leader. The vote took place in person at City Hall on Tuesday, Jan 28, with only three of the six Republican Caucus members in attendance. The members present…