![From left to right: [identifying], Sofia Pajaj, Program Director of HANAC Harmony JVL Older Adult Center, NY State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, Andrea Jerves, Director of Programming and Development at HANAC, and House Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, NY-14](https://queenspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_7647.jpg?w=680)
Nov. 25 by Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez visited a senior center in Astoria Friday to donate 60 turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving. Ocasio-Cortez and Gonzalez visited the HANAC Harmony JVL Older Adult Center at 27-40 Hoyt Ave. S on Friday afternoon to meet with seniors at the center and… Read more »
Nov. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claimed a decisive fourth term in Congress on Nov. 5, as New York’s 14th District voters rallied behind her grassroots-driven, progressive leadership. Representing a diverse stretch of the Bronx and Queens, Ocasio-Cortez, a steadfast Democrat, once again energized her community and won their resounding support,…
Apr. 21, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki
At long last, the House of Representatives approved on Saturday billions of dollars in new funding to help Israel and Ukraine defend themselves — but several members of New York City’s delegation stood opposed to one or the other measures.
Mar. 19, 2024 By Emily Swanson Marty Dolan, 66, who describes himself as “from Main Street and Wall Street,” announced earlier this month that he will be challenging U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the Democratic primary in June. Dolan faces an uphill battle in his quest to represent the 14th Congressional District of 700,000 people…
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Oct. 13, 2023 By Christian Murray, Bill Parry and Robert Pozarycki Not long after Hamas’ sudden terrorist attack on Israel last week, Democratic officials around New York reacted like many other observers — with shock, abject horror and anger over the violence. But the responses from elected officials affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of…
Oct. 8, 2023 By Robert Pozarycki While most New York City officials are universally condemning Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel Saturday, one Queens lawmaker chose to play the both-sides game in reacting to the conflict. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani issued a statement Sunday reacting to the outburst of war in the Middle East, some…
Aug. 4, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A group of Queens Democratic officials held a rally in Corona Plaza on Wednesday, Aug. 2, where they criticized the Department of Sanitation for recently cracking down on unauthorized vendors operating at the location and City Council Member Francisco Moya, who is also a Democrat and represents the district,… Read more »