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‘This is another attack on New York’ — Queens democrats rally against Trump’s effort to kill congestion pricing

Congestion pricing will introduce tolls for motorists traveling south of 60th Street in Manhattan.

Feb. 19, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials across Queens have condemned President Donald Trump after the Trump Administration moved to end federal approval for congestion pricing Wednesday. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy informed Gov. Kathy Hochul in a letter that he would rescind the federal approval of the congestion pricing program, describing the…

Queens Democrats call for Mayor Adams’ removal after federal corruption charges dismissed

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Feb. 14, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Following the dismissal of federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, elected officials across Queens have called for his removal from office. The Department of Justice’s decision to drop the case has raised concerns among prominent Democrats, who allege that President Donald Trump now holds…

Queens mayoral candidates Ramos and Mamdani pledge rent freeze for stabilized apartments at housing forum

Each of the seven mayoral candidates at Saturday's forum. Photo: Alex Chan

Dec. 11, 2024 By sobrien Dec. 11. 2024 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Jessica Ramos and Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani committed to freezing rents for millions of New Yorkers living in rent-stabilized apartments at a Mayoral Forum on Housing on Saturday. Ramos and Mamdani, the two Queens-based candidates in the 2025 mayoral race, joined fellow… Read more »

Queens pols call on Adams to resign, others stay quiet after historic corruption charges

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Sep. 26, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan After Eric Adams became the first sitting mayor to be indicted with federal crimes on Wednesday evening, Queens elected officials from all ranks called for his resignation. From city council members to Albany representatives and one notable congresswoman, officials added to existing calls for Adams to step down…