Category: News

DA Katz lands endorsements from pair of Queens Congress members in re-election bid

Mar. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry A week after Queens Borough President Donovan Richards endorsed the re-election campaign of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, two longtime members of Congress have followed suit. Congresswoman Grace Meng and Congressman Gregory Meeks threw their support behind Katz who is facing a challenge in June’s Democratic primary. “Melinda Katz…
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Bill to ban youth tackle football in New York state has been a decade in the making

Mar. 3, 2023 By Robbie Sequeira For nearly a decade, state Assemblymember Michael Benedetto has embarked on a legislative effort to eliminate tackling in youth football for ages 12 and under, and shift toward non-contact flag football. Responses to the bill over that time — and the possibility of scaling back full-contact and tackling in…
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Western Queens assemblyman launches clothing drive for migrants, asylum seekers

Mar. 2, 2023 Elijah Hamilton Assemblyman Juan Ardila is partnering with several local businesses in his western Queens district to launch a clothing drive for new migrants and asylum seekers. Ardila said that with the massive influx of migrant workers entering the district, he wanted to support those in need with new clothes. “Over the…
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Check out these upcoming St. Patrick’s Day parades and events across Queens

Mar. 1, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi  Across Queens, lucky leprechauns, young and old, are thinking shamrock green and eagerly anticipating the borough’s St. Patrick’s Day parades and events. So, get ready for Emerald Isle-themed marching bands, pipe players, Irish step dancing and all kinds of festivities. And don’t forget to wear that special color! Parade…
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