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Weprin

Queens

AM Weprin calls for new strategy to combat antisemitism in schools after listening to Hillcrest students following ‘appalling’ rampage

By Bill Parry

George Santos leaves Capitol Hill after expulsion vote

Lies, damned lies and George Santos: The epic timeline of expelled Congress member’s year-long reign of error

By Robert Pozarycki, with reporting by Ben Brachfeld, Michael Malaszczyk and Ethan Stark-Miller

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Queens

Queens community leaders, political rivals react to George Santos’ expulsion from Congress

By Ethan Marshall

George Santos expelled

EXPELLED! George Santos gets boot from House of Representatives for lies and fraud indictments

By Michael Malaszczyk

George Santos leaves the U.S. Capitol

GEORGE SANTOS EXPULSION VOTE: House could give lying lawmaker the boot today

AP and amNewYork Metro

George Santos speaks about possible expulsion from House

SANTOS EXPULSION VOTE: Lying Congress member rants on Capitol Hill ahead of possible ouster

Associated Press

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Queens

Borough President Richards reveals details of discussions with Hillcrest students following antisemitic protest

By Bill Parry

Hochul

Queens

Hochul vetoes bill to study expansion of eastern Queens greenway into Nassau

By Iryna Shkurhan

Congress

Queens

Republican congressional candidate discusses damning discoveries from George Santos’ ethics report

By Ethan Marshall

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Queens

‘We need accountability’: Queens elected officials, Jewish leaders demand answers on city’s response to antisemitic rampage at Hillcrest High School in Jamaica

By Bill Parry

Diwali

Queens

Governor signs legislation making Diwali a public school holiday for New York City students

By Bill Parry

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Brooklyn

NYC to begin enforcing weight limits for trucks on crumbling BQE next week

By Ben Brachfeld

Katz

Queens

Queens DA Katz cruises to victory over two challengers to win second term

By Bill Parry

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Queens

AM Rozic announces $30K in funding for new STEM lab at Fresh Meadows school

By Rachel Butler

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Queens

Paladino cruises past Avella in northeast Queens City Council race

By Iryna Shkurhan

election

Queens

Incumbents on the road to victory as unofficial results trickle in for Queens general election races

By Zachary Gewelb

election

Queens

Voters hit the polls in Whitestone as election workers are short staffed

By Iryna Shkurhan

election

Queens

Polls open for 2023 general election in Queens

By Ethan Marshall

election

Queens

What Queens voters should know ahead of the Nov. 7 general election

By Ethan Marshall

Queen Congress Member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez caused a firestorm on social media this week when she blasted the pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC — calling them “no friend to American democracy.”

Queens

AOC vs. AIPAC: Bronx/‌Queens lawmaker slams group for criticizing far-right colleague over opposition to pro-Israeli resolution

By Aidan Graham

Flushing

Queens

Flushing-based organization awards scholarships to undocumented students

By Rachel Butler

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Queens

Queens electeds celebrate funding for libraries after budget cut reversal

By Iryna Shkurhan

immigration

Queens

Rep. Meng awards two Queens immigration orgs with $900K

By Iryna Shkurhan

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Queens

Olde Towne of Flushing Burial Ground celebrated with street co-naming

By Rachel Butler

More from Around New York

Two new developments of the Peninsula project in Hunts Point will bring 359 fully affordable units to the area.

Week in Rewind: South Bronx undergoes economic revitalization, CB9 elects first Bengali chair in NYC history, and Peninsula housing project enters second phase

The spire of One World Trade Center lit red for World AIDS Day.

President Biden, New York electeds commemorate World AIDS Day

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Victoria’s Secrets: A memorable week

The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation prepares for 6th annual holiday marketplace with over 200 vendors.

Brooklyn Navy Yard starts off gifting season with 6th annual Wallabout Wonderland holiday market