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Comrie Kicks Off His Queens BP Campaign With Push for New Subway Line

Kew Gardens

June 03, 2013

Comrie Kicks Off His Queens BP Campaign With Push for New Subway Line

Queens Councilman promises to focus on housing and education.

Peralta Drops Out of Queens BP Race After FBI Investigation

Corona

May 31, 2013

Peralta Drops Out of Queens BP Race After FBI Investigation

NY Senator Jose Peralta ended his bid Friday and endorsed Melinda Katz.

Grodenchik Endorses Melinda Katz Afer Dropping Out of Queens BP Race

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. 

Vallone Touts Small Business and Public Safety in Queens BP Bid

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Whitestone Family Rallies to Save Pet Pig

Whitestone

February 19, 2013

Whitestone Family Rallies to Save Pet Pig

A Whitestone family is trying to save their pet pig Petey from the Health Department.

Queens Residents Slam Proposed US Tennis Center Expansion

Flushing

February 12, 2013

Queens Residents Slam Proposed US Tennis Center Expansion

Residents and activists voice their concerns to Community Board 7 ahead of a vote Wednesday. 

Melinda Katz Vows to Keep Families in Queens as Borough President

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.

Grodenchik to Enter Race for Queens Borough President

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.

Residents March Against Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Development

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.

Carriage Horse, SUV and Motorcycle Collide in Columbus Circle Crash

Midtown

June 08, 2012

Carriage Horse, SUV and Motorcycle Collide in Columbus Circle Crash

No humans were injured in the accident, but the horse did suffer a cut to the head.
Queens Councilman Says Building Owners Need Protection from Landmark Laws

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.
Boxers' Fate to Be Decided on Wednesday

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

February 15, 2012

Boxers' Fate to Be Decided on Wednesday

The State Liquor Authority will decide on the controversial bar's liquor license at a Wednesday meeting.
American Girl Place Bans Horse Carriage Rides After Protests

Upper East Side

July 28, 2011

American Girl Place Bans Horse Carriage Rides After Protests

After Friends of Animals held an in-store demo and gathered more than 1,000 petition signatures, the American Girl Place canceled its Central Park horse carriage outings.

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