Queens delegation split over redistricting
A map of the controverisal state Senate lines approved by both branches of the state Leglislature last week. Image courtesy LATFOR The contentious redistricting process that changed political...
View ArticleJudge set to hear suit on extra Senate seat
State Sen. Toby Stavisky stands over the Cross Island Parkway, a portion of her district. She will not decide which district she will run in until a lawsuit challenging the creation of a 63rd Senate...
View ArticleAstoria dissected by Albany redistricting: Gianaris
U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (c.) greets Gianna Cerbone-Teoli, the chef and owner of Manducatis Rustica, during a kickoff in Long Island City for a campaign for her recently-redrawn district. Photo by...
View ArticleAstoria keeps eye on Greece after election
Astoria State Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas says many of her Greek-American constituents were happy after New Democracy leader Antonis Samaris, seen at right being sworn in as prime minister, won this...
View ArticleGianaris’ gun bills to make state strictest for firearm sales
State Sen. Michael Gianaris has proposed bills to make New York state's gun laws the toughest in the nation. AP Photo/Maine State Police State Sen. Michael Gianaris is calling for stricter control of...
View ArticleSenate races set as fall elections loom
Republican candidate Aurelio Arcabascio (l.) is challenging incumbent state Sen. Michael Gianaris in the general election this November. Photo (l.) courtesy Queens GOP With November’s general election...
View ArticleDems get shaky Senate win
State Sens. Joseph Addabbo (l.) and Malcolm Smith shake hands in the Rockaways. Addabbo's race to keep his seat against challenger City Councilman Eric Ulrich was one of five said to give the Democrats...
View ArticleGianaris predicts Dems will win Senate control
Election officials in Kingston count absentee and affidavit ballots in the race for the new state Senate seat to determine if Republican state Assemblyman George Amedore or Democrat Cecilia Tkaczyk is...
View ArticleDems cite weak leadership as they vote out Sampson
State Sen. John Sampson, head of the Democratic conference since 2009, has been voted out of the leadership. Amid the formation of a new coalition between the state Senate Republicans and the breakaway...
View ArticleAlbany first to pass tough firearms reform
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers hail the passage of the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act. AP Photo by Mike Groll Queens lawmakers who worked to pass the state’s speedily...
View ArticleAstoria senator splits support in race
State Sen. Tony Avella (l.) received cash for his borough campaign from Sen. Michael Gianaris (r.), but City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (inset) snagged Gianaris' endorsement. State Sen. Michael...
View ArticleConstantinides calls for safety on 21st Street
New Councilman Costa Constantinides tackles traffic safety along a notorious stretch of 21st Street in Astoria. Photo by Bill Parry Nearly a hundred concerned citizens and activists attend Costa...
View ArticleIn second term Simotas heads key women’s panel
State Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas is named chair of the Task Force for Women's Issues. Photo courtesy Aravella Simotas Simotas is already strategizing with her new task force while keeping an eye on...
View ArticleAvella pens duelling bill detailing library reform
With Queens Library President Thomas Galante (l.) under fire, state Sen. Tony Avella has introduced a bill that battles with one put forth by his colleagues aimed at reforming the library. Several...
View ArticleWoodside street renamed for late Walter McCaffrey
Community leaders and elected officials view a sign renaming the intersection of 61st Street and Woodside Avenue Walter McCaffrey Place in honor of the late councilman. Photo by Ken Maldonado The life...
View ArticleSen. Stavisky launches re-election campaign
State Sen. Toby Stavisky announces her re-election bid, flanked by supporters. Photo by Alex Robinson A few days after a Democratic opponent declared his candidacy, state Sen. Toby Stavisky...
View ArticleElecteds at odds over reforms at Queens Library
State Sen. Tony Avella (r.) pushes for his bill to reform the Queens Library, which has come under scrutiny since revelations the nonprofit's CEO Thomas Galante makes a $392,000 salary. Photos by...
View ArticleQueens Library reforms stall after passing State Assembly
Borough President Melinda Katz (l.) lauds the passage of Assemblyman Jeffrion Aubry's (r.) bill, which has support from all of the Queens City Council delegation, including Julissa Ferreras, and most...
View ArticlePols pass Queens Library reform
State Sen. Tony Avella (l.) and Michael Gianaris put aside political differences to get a Queens Library reform bill passed. Photo by Christina Santucci Borough President Melinda Katz (l.) and State...
View ArticleLiu pulls in $508K for coffers
State Sen. Tony Avella (l.) raised $130,000 in his race against John Liu after having less than $3,000 in his account at the last filing. Liu raised more than half a million dollars. Photo by Alex...
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