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...
View ArticleTurner’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....
View ArticleQns 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...
View ArticleWeprin 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...
View ArticleAssembly 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...
View ArticleTurner 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...
View ArticleGoldfeder 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...
View ArticleWoodside 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...
View ArticleFormer 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...
View ArticleWest 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...
View ArticleSearch 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...
View ArticleMayor 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...
View ArticleNew school campus named for late leader
Women political leaders from around the city join together to name a new school campus after Geraldine Ferraro. Courtesy Cathy Nolan Civic leaders from around Queens and beyond gathered in Ridgewood...
View ArticleCandidates amass support for borough president bid
State Sen. Jose Peralta (l.) and City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. each have labor unions backing their runs for borough president. The endorsements are rolling in for candidates hoping to take the...
View ArticleElecteds decry delay on vote for Sandy aid
Art and Pat Tully peer into the remnants of their summer home in Breezy Point. Queens lawmakers denounced Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday for failing to vote on a recovery...
View ArticleLancman begins campaign for City Council
State Assemblyman Rory Lancman (c.) is joined by state Democratic Committeeman Ted Teng (r.) and local Young Democrats for his official City Council campaign kickoff. Photo courtesy Rory Lancman...
View ArticleComrie gets competition as Avella joins beep fray
State Sen. Tony Avella joins an already crowded field for the borough president race coming up next year. The field for Queens borough president is growing larger after state Sen. Tony Avella...
View ArticleCrowley dances to ‘Call Me Maybe’ on NBC’s ‘Today Show’
U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley sings along with "Call Me Maybe." Screenshot from NBC Watch the video of Crowley singing to “Call Me Maybe” Queens residents watching “The Today Show” last Thursday got a sight...
View ArticleFed’s auto industry bigwig pays Queens a visit
U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley (l.) chats with automotive students after the event. Photo by Christina Santucci Jay Williams, executive director of the Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers,...
View ArticleDems deny Crowley district leader position
City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley will not be casting a ballot this November, as her push for district leader was cut short. The Queens Democratic Party settled some family business ahead of the...
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