Tag: district-26

Council Member Won announces community planning initiatives for her district

Oct. 17, 2023 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Julie Won, joined by an array of prominent city officials, labor unions and community partners, has unveiled plans to launch two comprehensive community planning processes set to transform the landscape of District 26, which covers Long Island City, Sunnyside and portions of Astoria and Woodside. Council Member… Read more »

Incumbents cruise to victory in western Queens Democratic primaries

Julie Won and Tiffany Cabán(Photos: NYC Council)

June 28, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Incumbents Julie Won and Tiffany Cabán look set to retain their western Queens city council seats after scoring wide-margin victories in Tuesday’s Democratic primary. The progressives, who were both seeking second terms coming into this election, easily brushed aside their only respective challengers. Won, who faced a serious fight… Read more »

Northeast Queens elected officials honor outgoing District 26 PTA Presidents’ Council leader

May. 23, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Several northeast Queens elected officials came together on May 19 to celebrate District 26 PTA Presidents’ Council President Cathy Grodsky as she prepared to leave her post. Among those who came together to honor Grodsky were former Councilman Barry Grodenchik, Assembly members Nily Rozic, David Weprin and Ed Braunstein,…
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