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Candidate: New York City Council / District 25

Shekar Krishnan (D)

(Incumbent)

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Shekar Krishnan is the New York City Council member for District 25: Jackson Heights, Elmhurst and Woodside, Queens, three of the most diverse immigrant communities in the world. He is the first Indian-American ever elected to the City Council in New York City history. Shekar is also chair of the council’s Parks and Recreation Committee. He negotiated the highest budget ever for NYC Parks. As Parks chair, Shekar has approached access to parks and expanding green space as a key component of social, racial, and immigrant justice.

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City Council launches $3M initiative to support immigrant survivors of domestic violence

By Shane O’Brien
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Council Members Won, Hanif pass bills to protect immigrants from fake lawyers

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Krishnan leads push to end city contracts with convicted landscaping company owner

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Campaign filings show fierce fundraising battles in 3 key Queens Council Districts

By Shane O’Brien
From left to right: AM-elect Larinda Hooks, Korean American Family Service Center executive director Jeehae Fischer, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Gov. Kathy Hochul, AM Catalina Cruz, AM Jessica González-Rojas, CM Shekar Krishnan and AM Steven Raga at the launch of the Roosevelt Avenue fund Tuesday. Photo: Office of Jessica González-Rojas
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A $1 million effort: Gov. Hochul and Queens officials work to curb crime and boost safety on Roosevelt Avenue

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Elected officials and mental health advocates gather in Elmhurst to celebrate restoration of mental health funding

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Local leaders and advocates gather in Far Rockaway to honor New Yorkers lost to summer drownings

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In the Community with Council Member Shekar Krishnan

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2021 Elections: Who’s running for City Council in the 25th District?

By Bill Parry
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Watch Shekar Krishnan: Candidate for NYC Council District 25 (Queens)

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Labor-community coalition Road to Justice NYC endorses candidates in three Queens City Council races

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Queens assemblywoman endorses Shekar Krishnan for City Council seat

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