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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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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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Meng win shows strong Asian voice
Assemblywoman Grace Meng (c.) is surrounded by supporters after declaring victory in a Democratic primary. State Assemblywoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing) trounced three other U.S. House of Representatives...
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Queens Dems hail 5-4 vote on health care
President Barack Obama (c.) poses with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius (l.) and U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld his health care...
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Crowley sees cash slashed
City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley must do more with less as she received the least amount of discretionary funds in the borough. Photo by Christina Santucci A treasure trove of discretionary funds...
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Crowley faces challenge in district leader election
City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley's candidacy for Democratic district leader is in jeopardy. Photo by Christina Santucci U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-Jackson Heights) is not happy his cousin, City...
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Dems 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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Fed’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,...
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Crowley 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...
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Comrie 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...
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Lancman 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...
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Electeds 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...
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Candidates 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...
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