Queens Republicans look ahead without Ragusa
Queens GOP Chairman Phil Ragusa died at a turbulent time for his party and now members are looking where to go next amid infighting and…
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Ulrich pushes education tax credit
A special tax credit geared towards education would likely spark more investment into the state’s schools, lawmakers argued this week. City Councilman Eric Ulrich…
Straphangers want summer bus boost
Southern Queens bus riders are calling on the Metropolitan Transit Authority to step up its summer service as beachgoers flood the region. Residents from…
Governor hopeful Astorino hits Howard Beach
If he wants to win the state, Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino said voters in Howard Beach needed to rally behind his run for…
Lawmakers sound alarms for storm evacuation routes
Southern Queens leaders are looking for a way out. Superstorm Sandy may have been an anomaly in terms of its severity and timing, but…
Lindenwood pushes for parking fix
A few little white lines could go a long way for the people in Lindenwood. Residents and elected officials hit the pavement this week…
Petitions hint at Ognibene Senate run
State Sen. Joseph Addabbo may have a Republican challenger later this year. Former City Councilman Tom Ognibene has had his name appear on petitions…
Meng Honors Student Art Contest Winner from Flushing in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) honored Queens student Xiangkun Kong in Washington, D.C. for winning the Congresswoman’s 2014 “Sixth Congressional District Art Contest.” …
Crowley outlines traffic reforms at Maspeth forum
On the heels of sweeping traffic reforms being signed into law, City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Maspeth) took to her home district to discuss some of…
Miller applauds Assembly fracking ban
The state Assembly passed through a measure that would ban the controversial practice of hydraulic fracking until 2017 as lawmakers wait for scientific research to…
Stavisky outlines Senate session highlights
With the legislative session complete, state Sen. Toby Stavisky (D-Flushing) hosted a community roundtable discussion Friday in her Flushing district office to chat over the…
Ulrich supports Sandy money monitor
Lawmakers have spent months trying to comprehend the ins and outs of distributing relief dollars as communities like Howard Beach and the Rockaways recover from…
State passes Queens Library reforms
After months of debate, the state gave the go-ahead to sweeping reforms at the Queens Library – specifically changing how its board of trustees operates….
Elmhurst demands answers on Pan Am shelter
Just weeks after a massive rally outside of the building, residents of Elmhurst came out in droves Monday night to protest the placement of a…
Pavilion money pleases Queens pols
The New York State Pavilion has finally gotten its fair share, elected officials said. Leaders from across the borough came out in support of Mayor…