Jul. 9, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon A significant number of New York’s congressional members—as well as state officials–have announced that they are sticking with Joe Biden, despite his shaky performance at last month’s presidential debate against Donald Trump. U.S. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Grace Meng, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, and Gov. Kathy Hochul are among the…
June 25, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Incumbent State Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas and challenger Ricardo Pacheco addressed Astoria residents Wednesday night in a final bid to sway voters ahead of Tuesday’s Democratic primary elections. González-Rojas, who has held the seat for District 34 since 2021, and Pacheco, a former Marine and NYPD officer, spoke… Read more »
June 25, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Kristen Gonzalez and Gus Lambropoulos, candidates for District 59 of the New York State Senate, addressed Astoria residents Wednesday evening ahead of the Democratic primary elections on Tuesday, June 25. Gonzalez, the incumbent State Senator for District 59, and Lambropoulos, an Astoria native who announced his candidacy… Read more »
June 25, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Marty Dolan, the 66-year-old investment banker challenging Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York’s 14th Congressional District in the Democratic primary, urged Astoria residents to reject the “radical wing” of the Democratic party at a meeting of the Astoria Homeowners, Tenants and Business Civic Association last week. Dolan, who… Read more »
June 18, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Democratic candidate Gus Lambropoulos announced his candidacy for New York State Senator for District 59 in January, emphasizing his roots in a hardworking immigrant family and his commitment to fostering a thriving New York. The son of Greek immigrants, Lambropoulos’s campaign resonates with his deep connections to the communities… Read more »
May 22, 2024 By Czarinna Andres At the state Capitol on Wednesday, Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, State Senator Michael Gianaris, and leaders from groups such as the New York Immigration Coalition and Malikah rallied support for a bill that seeks to overhaul demographic data collection for Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) residents in New York…. Read more »
May 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has endorsed Johanna Carmona for the New York State Assembly, significantly boosting her campaign in the competitive race for the 37th Assembly District encompassing Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside, Maspeth, Blissville, Hunters Point, Middle Village and Ridgewood. Richards’ endorsement is a key development in… Read more »
Apr. 10, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon As New York lawmakers continue their state budget negotiations, what remains on the table is more funding for direct support professionals — caregivers for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Elected officials, including Manhattan Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright, are advocating for a 3.2% cost of living adjustment (COLA)…
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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Mar. 5, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Emmy-nominated actor Kal Penn is coming to Astoria to help his friend Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani secure a third term representing western Queens. The “Coffee with Kal’ fundraiser will be held on Thursday, Mar. 7 from 7-9 p.m. The ticketed event will feature coffee and conversation at an undisclosed location… Read more »