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Leroy Comrie

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Cambria Heights

May 15, 2013

Queens Councilman Wants NYPD Reporting on Hit-And-Runs

Leroy Comrie will introduce new legislation to help investigate accidents.

Jamaica

May 02, 2013

Number of Shootings in Jamaica Drops By 50 Percent

The neighborhood is trying to change what some see as a violent reputation.

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 11, 2013

Jamaica Shakes Off Crime and Becomes 'Williamsburgish'

New housing and commercial projects contribute to the neighborhood’s ongoing revitalization.

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.

Jamaica

March 01, 2013

Former Knicks Great Larry Johnson Shoots Hoops With Kids in Jamaica

The former New York Knicks basketball player visits a school in Jamaica.

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.
 

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.

New York City

June 06, 2012

Councilmembers Defend Munching on Junk Food While Debating Drink Ban

Some Councilmembers said they're entitled to eat whatever they want during lengthy hearings.

Civic Center

June 05, 2012

Council Members Gorge on Junk Food While Mulling Soda Ban

City Council members ate Cheez-Its, Fritos and downed a 32-oz. drink while discussing the "sugar ban."

Jamaica

June 01, 2012

Salsa Dancing Under the Stars Heats Up Rufus King Park

Bust out your sparkly dresses for a night out salsa dancing under the stars in Jamaica. 

New York City

May 09, 2012

Queens Councilman Says Building Owners Need Protection from Landmark Laws

Critics have slammed Councilman Leroy Comrie's proposed bills as an attack on landmarking rules.

New York City

May 02, 2012

Proposed Bill a 'Deliberate Attack' on Landmarks Law, Opponents Say

The City Council is considering a new law that would water down landmarking rules, preservationists say.