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George Santos Ditches Republican Primary, Announces Independent Run

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Disgraced former Rep. George Santos, who announced in early March that he was challenging his one-time Long Island colleague Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Rocky Point) in the primary race for New York’s first congressional district, has now announced that he will run in the race as an independent.

Queens based lawmakers and formerly incarcerated advocates rally for new prison reform bills

Mar. 22, 2024 By Athena Dawson Lawmakers from Queens, alongside prison reform advocates, converged in Albany Wednesday to champion parole justice for families in Queens. They urged the legislature to pass parole reform bills focused on providing relief to incarcerated elders. Participants at the rally threw their support behind two specific pieces of legislation: the Elder Parole Bill and the Fair and Timely Parole Bill, advocating for a more just parole system. The first bill would allow the State Board of Parole to evaluate possible parole for older adults that are 55 or older. The bill emphasizes consideration for the…
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Real estate visionary and St. John’s benefactor, Joseph M. Mattone passes away at 92, leaves legacy of transformation and philanthropy

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Mar. 22, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Joseph M. Mattone, a towering figure in one of the world’s most formidable retail markets, died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Thursday, March 21, at the age of 92. A distinguished lawyer and real estate mogul, Mattone’s ascent through the ranks of real estate development…
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‘Welcome to Little Guyana’ sign installed by MTA at Lefferts Boulevard A Train Station in Richmond Hill

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Mar. 22, 2024 By Anthony Medina The sounds of Tassa drumming greeted dozens of residents at the Lefferts Boulevard A Train Subway Station in Richmond Hill, where the Metropolitan Transportation Authority unveiled its much anticipated ‘Welcome to Little Guyana’ sign, on Friday, Mar. 22. The Richmond Hill neighborhood, best known and often referred to by locals as Little Guyana, is a bustling enclave rich in Indo-Caribbean culture, heritage, and family life. Recognition from the MTA with the official signage is meant to signify the growth of the Guyanese community. Around the same time in 2021, the corner of Liberty Avenue…
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