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Candidate: New York City Council / District 21

Shanel Thomas-Henry (D)

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Shanel is a proud lifelong Queens resident with decades of community service and a deep commitment to building a brighter future for local families. As a leader in community development, she has spearheaded initiatives that create jobs, expand educational opportunities, and invest in the next generation. From launching career programs to securing resources for families, Shanel has delivered real results for Eastern Queens. She’s the strongest advocate for our community and the most qualified candidate to serve as our next City Council member for District 21.

Elected officials and developers cut the ribbon at the newly-opened Willets Point Commons affordable housing development.
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Willets Point Commons officially opens to new residents as developers break ground on new senior affordable development

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Inside Government con PoliticsNY: Preguntas y respuestas con la concejal Shanel Thomas-Henry

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Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry

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Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas at a recent food access expo in Corona. Photo via Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas.
Queens

AM González-Rojas, community partners host community food access expo in Corona

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Attorney-General Letitia James inaugurates Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry at Elmcor's Northern Boulevard facility Friday night. Also pictured is former Assembly Member Jeff Aubry.
Queens

Hundreds attend CM Shanel Thomas-Henry’s inauguration at packed Elmcor center

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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani addresses supporters at the Brooklyn Paramount on Nov. 4, 2025.
Queens

2025 ELECTION: Mamdani wins Queens as Paladino, Wong take key Council races

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Shanel Thomas-Henry tops poll in District 21 after four rounds of ranked choice voting

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Shanel Thomas-Henry with her family at a District 21 election watch-party at Vibras Restaurant & Lounge on Astoria Boulevard. Photo: Shane O'Brien.
Queens

Thomas-Henry leads race to succeed Moya in Queens’ District 21 Democratic primary

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Council Member Moya endorses Yanna Henriquez to succeed him in District 21

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Queens District 21 race to replace Francisco Moya draws four candidates ahead of 2025 election

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Sandro Navarro stands at the intersection of 84th Street and 37th Avenue at the border of Council District 21.
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City Council candidate Sandro Navarro outlines priorities for District 21 seat

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