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Kew Gardens

May 23, 2013

Grodenchik Endorses Melinda Katz Afer Dropping Out of Queens BP Race

Grodenchik bowed out of the race after the party endorsed Melinda Katz. 

New York City

May 09, 2013

State Sen. Jose Peralta Says He's 'Not A Target' of Federal Probe

State Sen. Jose Peralta said he is not a target of a probe started by Shirley Huntley's wire recordings.

New York City

May 08, 2013

Seven Elected Officials Caught in Federal Wire Probe

Six state senators and a city councilman were recorded on a wire worn by Shirley Huntley.

Jackson Heights

May 08, 2013

Jose Peralta's Role in FBI Probe Brings Attention to Seat's History

Peralta, who was targeted by a wire probe, holds disgraced Hiram Monserrate's former seat.

Astoria

March 13, 2013

Vallone Touts Small Business and Public Safety in Queens BP Bid

Astoria City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. is one of several candidates vying for Borough President.

Jamaica

March 08, 2013

Floyd Flake's Support For Melinda Katz in BP Race Stuns Jamaica Councilman

The prominent Jamaica pastor endorsed Melinda Katz for Queens borough president.

Corona

February 20, 2013

Peralta Aims to Help Queens Shed 'Outer Borough' Moniker in BP Run

Jose Peralta's experience in a diverse district makes him a uniquely qualified candidate, the pol says.

Flushing

January 22, 2013

Helen Marshall Delivers Final State of the Borough Address

Marshall discussed the impact of Hurricane Sandy on the borough.
 

Corona

January 21, 2013

MLS Stadium Plan Sparks Tug-of-War Over Hispanic Support

Despite soccer's popularity, Hispanic support for an MLS stadium remains divided, activists say.

Forest Hills

January 16, 2013

Melinda Katz Vows to Keep Families in Queens as Borough President

The former city councilwoman, who grew up in Forest Hills, is one of six candidates vying for the post.

Jamaica Estates

January 08, 2013

Grodenchik to Enter Race for Queens Borough President

Barry Grodenchik officially kicked off his Queens Borough President campaign on Tuesday.

Jackson Heights

December 31, 2012

Grief-Stricken Mom of 11-Year-Old Killed by Dump Truck Collapses at Vigil

Neighbors and family members of Miguel Torres, who was killed by a dump truck, gathered for a vigil.

Corona

December 18, 2012

MLS Lobbyist Erodes Queens Parkland While on High Line Board, Critics Say

A lobbyist for Major League Soccer also sits on the board of the High Line.

Astoria

December 12, 2012

Peter Vallone Launches Campaign for Queens Borough President

Though he'd been mulling a run for months, the councilman officially announced his bid on Tuesday.

Corona

December 10, 2012

Residents March Against Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Development

Neighbors and politicians marched Sunday to protest development plans at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.