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CM Selvena Brooks-Powers becomes latest Queens Democrat to back Cuomo for Mayor

Selvena Brooks-Powers

Apr. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers has joined a growing list of elected Queens Democrats to throw their weight behind former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming mayoral election. Brooks-Powers, who represents the 31st Council District, including parts of Far Rockaway, Laurelton, and Rosedale, touted Cuomo’s experience as governor as a…

Queens sees significant rightward shift as Trump support surges in 2024 election

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Nov. 11, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens County may have voted overwhelmingly in support of Kamala Harris during the recent presidential election, but the county took a major shift to the right compared to four years ago. Trump generated 37.3 % of the vote in Queens on Nov. 5 compared to just 26.8 %…

ELECTION RESULTS | Harris wins New York though Trump wins nationally; Gillibrand, Proposition 1 also prevail

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Nov. 5, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki New Yorkers made their voices heard on Election Day, giving Democrat Kamala Harris the state’s 28 electoral votes — though her Republican rival, former President Donald Trump won the election. Meanwhile, incumbent Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand is projected to have won another term in office against Republican Mike Sapraicone.…

Revived ‘West Queens Independent Democratic Club’ to host forum with Congresswoman Velázquez in Sunnyside Sunday

Oct. 12, 2023 By Michael Dorgan An independent Democratic-leaning political club that was inactive for years has been revived and members are holding a meeting this Sunday in Sunnyside where Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez is scheduled to speak. The West Queens Independent Democratic Club (WQIDC), which was established during the Vietnam War, will host the meeting… Read more »