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New 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...
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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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