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Queens leaders, political opponents react to George Santos indictment

May. 10, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Following the news that Queens/Long Island Congressman George Santos had been indicted on charges of fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and lying to the House of Representatives, many members of his district, as well as community leaders, were quick to react. According to the United States Department…
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George Santos set to face criminal charges in federal court as early as Wednesday, report says

May. 9, 2023 By Ben Brachfeld and Robert Pozarycki Embattled New York Congress Member George Santos has been charged with federal crimes and could be hauled in front of a judge at Brooklyn’s Eastern District court as soon as Wednesday, CNN reported Tuesday afternoon. The nature of the charges are unclear; charging documents remained…

Douglaston protesters blast Santos for continued AR-15 support in wake of mass shootings

Apr. 12, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Several local organizations came together for a rally on Wednesday, April 12, outside Congressman George Santos’ Douglaston office to protest against his sponsorship of a proposed bill to declare the AR-15 the national gun of the United States. Among those represented at the rally were Robert Zimmerman, Santos’ Democratic…
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‘It’s time for new leadership’: Republican candidate announces congressional campaign to challenge George Santos

Apr. 4, 2023 By Ethan Marshall As Queens/Long Island Congressman George Santos spent his morning at the Manhattan Courthouse to support former President Donald Trump on April 4, a Republican candidate announced his campaign to challenge Santos in the upcoming primary election. Former war veteran and J.P. Morgan Vice President Kellen Curry has registered to run…
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Editorial | Amid Santos and Ardila scandals, the constituents deserve better

Mar. 17, 2023 By amNY News As if the saga of George Santos wasn’t bad enough for New York politics, along came Assembly Member Juan Ardila. The freshman lawmaker was exposed last week in several published reports for sexually assaulting two women during a party at Fordham University in Manhattan nearly eight years ago. …

‘He needs to be expelled now’: Constituents call for embattled congressman to be removed from office during ‘Drive out Santos’ event through Queens, Long Island

Feb. 26, 2023 By Caroline Ourso Constituents of Congressional District 3 gathered in New Hyde Park on Saturday, Feb. 25, to caravan through Queens and Long Island and call for embattled Congressman George Santos to be removed from office. Dozens of protesters decorated their cars with anti-Santos slogans using posters and chalk markers, putting their…
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