In Landslide, Koslowitz Retains Council Seat in District 29
In what amounted to a landslide, incumbent City Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) handily defeated independent newcomer Jon Torodash by a whopping 91.4 percent to…
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Crowley Wins Second Term in District 30 – Defeats strong Republican newcomer in heated election
In a race that was a bit closer than some had predicted, incumbent city Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village) defeated Republican challenger Craig Caruana by…
Ulrich, Simon Battle for South Queens Council Seat
With less than a week until the general election, candidates throughout the borough have been working overtime in efforts to reach voters. And, in Council…
Irate Caruana Camp Slams Citizens Union Over Dropping Endorsement
After Citizens Union informed Craig Caruana, the Republican candidate running for the 30th Council District, that they were going to endorse him, the government watchdog…
With Election Around Corner, Mayoral Candidates Go on Attack
While Democratic candidate and Public Advocate Bill de Blasio appears poised to win the mayoral election with a historic lead – polls consistently show him…
Cuomo taps Queens for tax-free zone
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week that the state will designate the area around York College in Jamaica as a tax-free zone as part of…
New Law Allows For Special Veterans’ ID Cards
A new state law supported by Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Howard Beach) will allow residents to identify themselves as veterans on their licenses on non-driver identification…
With General Election Around the Corner, Crowley and Caruana Announce Endorsements
As Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village) and Republican candidate Craig Caruana sprint toward the finish line that is the Nov. 5 general election, both are…
Crowley, Caruana Spar at Heated 30th CD Debate
Sparks flew at the first, and only, debate between Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village) and her Republican challenger, Craig Caruana, with each lobbing insults at…
At O’Neill’s in Maspeth, Lhota weaves narrative of the personal and political
Joe Lhota performed all of the duties necessary of someone campaigning for mayor, following a specific script. O’Neill’s, a Maspeth bar and eatery, was extra…
In Sandy’s Wake, Ulrich Battles for Constituents – Fights government red tape, skyrocketing insurance costs
Councilman Eric Ulrich’s constituency is comprised of areas hit hard by Hurricane Sandy, and he had to take immediate action when the storm hit –…
From Food Giveaways to Rebuilding, Goldfeder Sets Sights on District Returning to Normal
Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder’s tenacity, courage and resourcefulness were put to the test when Hurricane Sandy hit his district, made up of Ozone Park, Howard Beach,…
Working to Get People Back on Their Feet, Addabbo’s Office Lends Hands
State Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr.’s district encompasses an area in Queens destroyed by Hurricane Sandy and another area that went almost untouched by the storm,…
For Miller and his staff, heeding neighbors’ calls for help
Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) and his district in central Queens were not affected directly by Hurricane Sandy but he became the closest and most immediate…
Crowley, Caruana Tout Endorsements in Bid for 30th CD
With less than two weeks to go before the Nov. 5 general election, the two candidates running for City Council District 30 – Councilwoman Elizabeth…