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Candidate: New York State Senate / District 12

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Queens

Incumbent Democrats reelected to Senate in Queens, where they will be joined by first Palestinian elected in New York history

By Bill Parry Conversation…
DSA members celebrate in Astoria as CNN projected Gina Hinojosa for Texas governor.
Queens

The ‘People’s Republic of Astoria’ helped launch Mamdani’s mayoral campaign — could it be a launchpad for an AOC presidential bid?

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
Police made mass arrests Thursday afternoon after hundreds of demonstrators blocked the roadway on 1st Avenue near the United Nations in protest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit. Photo by Dean Moses.
Queens

Kawas, Orkin arrested during anti-Netanyahu protests ahead of UN General Assembly address

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
DSA candidates Diana Moreno, Claire Valdez, Aber Kawas, David Orkin and Samantha Kattan celebrate after recording resounding victories in Tuesday night's primary.
Queens

Western Queens emerges as impregnable DSA fortress after resounding primary results

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
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Queens

Kawas, González-Rojas, Addabbo among winners in Queens state Senate primary races

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…
Mamdani with DSA endorsees Samantha Kattan, Aber Kawas and David Orkin at Queens Pride in Jackson Heights. Photo via Aber Kawas Instagram.
Queens

Mamdani’s weekend in Queens included Knicks watch parties and Queens Pride

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
Steven Raga
Campaign Insiders

Campaign Insiders: A Q&A with SD-12 Candidate Steven Raga

By Lea Reed Conversation…
Aber Kawas
Campaign Insiders

Campaign Insiders: A Q&A with SD-12 Candidate Aber Kawas

By Lea Reed Conversation…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani with Assembly candidate Brian Romero. Photo via Brian Romero.
Queens

Mamdani endorses slate of Queens candidates for state Legislature

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
Assembly Member Catalina Cruz endorses Assembly Member Steven Raga (pictured) in Sunnyside on Saturday. Photo via Raga campaign.
Queens

AM Raga announces campaign to succeed Gianaris in Senate District 12

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
NYU Langone's facility in Laurelton. Photo via NYU Langone.
Queens

Queens pols join open letter calling on NYU Langone to reverse decision halting gender-affirming care for youths

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
Senate District 12 candidate Aber Kawas with a number of DSA candidates and elected officials at Woodside's Doughboy Plaza last week. Photo via Aber for Senate.
Queens

Aber Kawas launches campaign to succeed Gianaris in 12th Senate District

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
State Sen. Michael Gianaris has decided against running for re-election this year, ending his run of a quarter of a century representing western Queens in Albany.
Queens

State Sen. Michael Gianaris announces he will not seek re-election in 2026

By Bill Parry Conversation…
Chair of the Senate Elections Committee, Senator Kristen Gonzalez speaking on the Elections package with Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, Deputy Leader Gianaris, Senator Myrie, Senator Scoufis, and Senator May
Queens

Senate passes electoral reform package, including bills introduced by Queens’ Gonzalez, Gianaris

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
Michael Gianaris
Inside Government

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with State Senator Michael Gianaris

By Lea Reed Conversation…
Steven Raga
Inside Government

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Assembly Member Steven Raga

By Lea Reed Conversation…

Reports of Sunnyside ICE raid spark criticism and calls for ‘Know Your Rights’ campaigns

By sobrien Conversation…
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Queens

Gianaris, Rosenthal introduce legislation to reshape NYC Rent Guidelines Board, describe system as ‘broken’

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
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Queens

Republican candidates vie against Democratic incumbents at Ridgewood election forum

By Iryna Shkurhan Conversation…
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Lawmakers blast MTA as it ends its fare-free bus pilot, citing boost in transit affordability

By Ben Brachfeld Conversation…
An M31 bus sits in traffic on 57th Street in Manhattan on Dec. 14, 2023.

State lawmakers propose $90 million for more frequent buses, fare-free pilot in budget response

By Ben Brachfeld Conversation…
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Police & Fire

Over and out? State bill would thwart NYPD radio encryption plan and protect public access to transmissions

By Todd Maisel Conversation…
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Queens

Lawmakers unveil proposal to ‘fix’ MTA, make buses free

By Ben Brachfeld Conversation…
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Politics

Brooklyn to get new State Senate seat as Dems seek to entrench power

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