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PODCAST: We Talk To Shekar Krishnan, Candidate For the 25th Council District

Dec. 2, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A Queens community activist and civil rights lawyer announced last month that he is running to be the next city council member for the 25th District. Shekar Krishnan, a resident of Jackson Heights, is looking to fill the seat currently occupied by Council Member Danny Dromm who is term-limited…. Read more »

Donovan Richards to Take Over as Queens Borough President Wednesday

Dec. 1, 2020 By Allie Griffin Council Member Donovan Richards will assume the role of Queens Borough President Wednesday, taking the reins from Acting BP Sharon Lee. Richards will vacate his seat on the City Council tomorrow and take over as Borough President. He can officially take office Wednesday since the NYC Board of Elections… Read more »

Forest Hills Jewish Center on the Market for $50 Million

Dec. 1, 2020 By Christian Murray The Forest Hills Jewish Center is on the market for $50 million. The 106-06 Queens Blvd. property has been listed with Manhattan-based B6 Real Estate Advisors and is being marketed as “a prime block front development site located in the heart of Forest Hills.” The property has hit the… Read more »

PODCAST: We Speak to Jesse Laymon, Candidate for the 26th District Council Seat

Dec. 1, 2020 By Christian Murray Nearly 20 candidates have come forward to run in next June’s Democratic primary for the 26th District Council seat currently held by Jimmy Van Bramer. Today, we speak to Jesse Laymon who is one of those candidates vying for the seat that covers Sunnyside, Woodside, Long Island City and… Read more »