The Necessity of Paid Family Leave
At the most critical moments of our lives, far too many of us New Yorkers face an impossible decision: “Do I choose my family or…
Politics
With Decade and a Half Under Her Belt, Markey Touts Experience in Assembly Bid
More than 15 years in the state Assembly means much more than many might think, state Assemblywoman Margaret Markey (D-Maspeth) said in an interview detailing…
Halloran Tries Insanity Plea to Delay Corruption Trial
In a last-minute effort, former City Councilman Dan Halloran unsuccessfully tried to delay his day in court in connection to a federal corruption trial on…
Fedkowskyj Collects Endorsements as Staff Grows
A mid-Queens Democrat announced an expanding staff and endorsements this week as he bulks up a campaign to unseat incumbent state Assemblywoman Margaret Markey (D-Maspeth)….
Pols Poised to Delay State’s Plan to Slaughter Mute Swans
The state’s plan to kill thousands of wild mute swans in New York – including the many that call Jamaica Bay home – by shooting…
Council Passes Ulrich Resolution Supporting Military Buyback Bill in Albany
City legislators last week backed Councilman Eric Ulrich’s (R-Ozone Park) resolution calling on state lawmakers to pass and sign legislation that would allow veterans who…
Lawmakers Call for Emergency Response Overhaul
Elected officials want the mayor to put his emergency call-taking system on hold. City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Maspeth) joined with city leaders on the steps…
Queens, City Economy Weathered Stormy Winter: Comptroller
The city’s economy has so far outpaced the rest of the country this year, according to a report by city Comptroller Scott Stringer that also…
Reach for the STARS! Honored as Business of the Month
Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway Park) honored Howard Beach’s Reach for the STARS! as May’s Small Business of the Month. Goldfeder presented the group’s owner, Frances…
At Ridgewood’s PS 239, Mayor Announces Pre-K Options
Speaking with Mayor Bill de Blasio at PS 239 in Ridgewood Tuesday, Queens educators said they welcomed the city’s plan to expand full-day pre-kindergarten seats…
Jung Throws Hat in Ring for Stavisky Seat
A Flushing activist and businessman has launched his bid for the state Senate, challenging longtime incumbent Sen. Toby Stavisky (D-Flushing). S.J. Jung, a former City…
Education leaders endorse Fedkowskyj for Assembly
Community advocate and candidate for the state Assembly Dmytro Fedkowskyj announced three endorsements this week from some of Queens’ top education leaders, including Community Education…
Hevesi Bill Prompts Smartphone Anti-Theft Reform
Political pressure put the heat on cell phone snatchers, in part because of a bill introduced by state Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills). Hevesi has…
Latino group endorses Fedkowskyj in Assembly run
The National Latino Officers Association threw its support behind former Panel for Education Policy member Dmytro Fedkowskyj in his bid for the state Assembly. NLOA…
Crowley on the Move to Atlas Park
Despite its turbulent past, City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village) announced she was moving her district office to the Atlas Park Mall to make herself…