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Meeks denies SE Queens Dems will oust him
U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks says contrary to a news report, there was no secret meeting held to choose someone to succeed him. U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-St. Albans) dismissed a published report that...
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Joe Crowley’s brother sued by GOP official
U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley nominated Peter Kelly to the post of head of the Queens Surrogate Court. Attorney John E. “Sean” Crowley is suing a California woman on disability, claiming he was never...
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Flushing inaugurates first new Assembly member in 28 yrs.
Queens Supreme Court Justice Lee Mayersohn (l.) congratulates Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz, as Simanowitz's wife Jennifer and daughter Elisheva look on. Photo by Christina Santucci Former...
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Crowley wants Cuomo to consider hospital access in Queens, Bronx
U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley asked Gov. Andrew Cuomo to give Queens Hospitals the same consideration recently given to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, a hospital often frequented by southwest Queens...
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Gay marriage passage hits home in Sunnyside, Jax Hts.
Judge Toko Serita (c.) performed a wedding ceremony for Therese Lendino (l.) and Laura Casini at Queens Borough Hall July 24, when same-sex marriage went into effect in New York state. Supreme Court...
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Koo makes switch to Dem Party
Congressman Joseph Crowley (back) puts his arms on Councilman Peter Koo's shoulders during an event to announce that Koo was switching his affiliation from the Republican to the Democratic Party....
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Crowley, Maloney blast bill that would sap MTA of funds
>U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel speaks during a news conference to denounce a plan to stop automatic grants for the MTA. Rangel is surrounded by (l.-r.) U.S. Reps. Joseph Crowley and Carolyn Maloney, MTA...
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Redistricting dust settles
U.S. Reps. Bob Turner (l.) and Gary Ackerman are not seeking re-election in Queens, where the political landscape has changed drastically. Northeast Queens will see significant changes in how the area...
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Mayor opens new park in Maspeth on gas tank site
Borough President Helen Marshall (front) congratulates her colleagues Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (from l.), Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, Rep. Joseph Crowley, Assemblywoman Marge Markey and...
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Search for Weiner replacement begins
Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner announces his resignation from Congress during a news conference in Brooklyn. Nominees for his seat from the heads of the borough's two major parties are expected to be...
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West Qns. reps rally to keep health benefits
U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley (third from l.) met with members of Make the Road New York in Jackson Heights at a protest against the House Republicans' budget plan. Photo by Rebecca Henely Two western...
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Former aides enter sprint for vacant Assembly seats
Democratic state Assembly candidates Philip Goldfeder (l.) and Mike Simanowitz (r.) get support from U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley (third from l.), City Councilman Mark Weprin (fourth from l.) and forme...
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Woodside still is my home: Crowley
U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley (inset) says this Woodside home is his main residence, although he also owns a home in Arlington, Va. A Woodside neighbor of Crowley's who asked not to be named said he sees...
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Goldfeder starts campaign from Howard Beach HQ
Assembly candidate Phil Goldfeder talks to supporters during the kickoff to his campaign in Howard Beach. Photo by Howard Koplowitz Some of the Queens Democratic Party’s heaviest hitters helped kick...
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Turner trails Weprin by six-point margin
A Siena College poll shows Assemblyman David Weprin (l.) with a slim 6-point lead over Republican Bob Turner in the race to replace former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner. Photos by Christina Santucci State...
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Assembly candidate DeSena slams Mayersohn stepdown
Republican Assembly candidate Marco DeSena (l.) is accusing Democrats of rigging the timing of the race so that Democratic candidate Michael Simanowitz (r.) has a better chance of winning. Photos by...
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Weprin has huge money advantage
The race between congressional candidates David Weprin (l.) and Bob Turner has garnered national attention. Photos by Christina Santucci Political action committees have donated to Assemblyman David...
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Qns reps urge House to extend mortgage limits
Realtor Dorothy Buse stands outside a foreclosed home in Florida. U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman is urging the House to extend the deadline for loan limits to prevent more families from losing their homes. AP...
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Turner’s election throws wrench in redistricting plan
U.S. Rep. Bob Turner (r.) chums it up with Mayor Michael Bloomberg over breakfast in Howard Beach, as the two businessmen meet for the first time. Photo by Christina Santucci The victory by U.S. Rep....
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Obama’s ratings hurt Weprin: Observers
Bob Turner (c.) speaks to supporters during an Election Night party with his wife, Peggy (second from r.), by his side. Photo by Christina Santucci Democrats may have a 3-1 advantage over Republicans...
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