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Assemblywoman Grace Meng

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New York City

November 14, 2012

Grace Meng's Father Pleads Guilty to Bribery Charges

Jimmy Meng allegedly tried to swindle an associate out of $80,000, prosecutors said.

Forest Hills

November 09, 2012

Forest Hills Residents Open Their Hearts to Sandy Victims

Residents have donated baby supplies, food, money, clothing and shoes in the wake of last week's storm.

Forest Hills

November 07, 2012

Grace Meng Becomes New York's First Asian-American Congresswoman

Assemblywoman Grace Meng made history becoming the first Asian American named to Congress Tuesday.

Middle Village

October 19, 2012

Halloran Attacks Meng on Poor Attendance During Debate

Halloran asked the Queens Democrat if her attendance during campaign season was "inappropriate."

Forest Hills

August 17, 2012

Grace Meng Raises $1 Million in Queens Congressional Race

Queens democrat has outraised republican rival by 55-to-1 margin.

Flushing

August 14, 2012

Former Mayor Ed Koch Endorses Grace Meng for Congress

Koch previously endorsed Assemblyman Rory Lancman, who Meng defeated in a June primary election.

Queens

July 16, 2012

Halloran Challenges Meng to Five Congressional Debates

City councilman and Republican congressional candidate says Meng has something to hide if she refuses.

Forest Hills

June 27, 2012

Grace Meng Thanks Voters in Forest Hills After Winning Primary

Grace Meng greeted voters at the 71st/Continental Avenue subway station.

Flushing

June 27, 2012

Grace Meng Declares Victory in 6th Congressional District

Assemblywoman Grace Meng beat Assemblyman Rory Lancman and Councilwoman Liz Crowley in the 6th District

New York City

June 26, 2012

Dismal Turnout Expected for Candidates in Rare June Primary

Many still can't predict who will win as New Yorkers begin to head to the polls.

Forest Hills

June 25, 2012

Department of Justice to Monitor Queens Primary Elections

The DOJ will watch elections in Queens to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act.

Forest Hills

June 25, 2012

Primary Showdown Ahead for 6th Congressional District

The candidates have engaged in a whirlwind primary battle that has turned nasty in the final few weeks.

Forest Hills

June 22, 2012

Popular Forest Hills After-School Program on the Chopping Block

Deemed too affluent to survive budget cuts, Forest Hills Beacon program could close on July 1. 

Forest Hills

June 18, 2012

Grace Meng Leads Congressional Opponents in Fundraising

Grace Meng has raised over $750,000 in campaign cash, with $390,000 being raised since April 1.

Middle Village

June 18, 2012

Congressional Candidates Spar Over NYPD Spying

Candidates made their case to a packed audience at Our Lady of Hope in Middle Village.