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Candidate: US House of Representatives / District 07

Melvin Rivera (R) (C)

Council Member Julie Won and representatives from the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy celebrated the co-naming of a portion of 50th Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 7.
Queens

Won co-names portion of 50th Avenue in honor of Hunters Point Parks Conservancy

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
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Brooklyn

Back to blue: Democrats flip four southern Brooklyn districts in midterm election as Republicans plan a comeback

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Council Member Julie Won speaks at a co-naming ceremony in honor of Jael Zhinin in Woodside Monday. Photo via Council Member Julie Won.
Queens

CM Won co-names Woodside street corner in honor of hit-and-run victim Jael Zhinin

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David Orkin was congratulated by Congresswoman-elect Claire Valdez for cruising past Republican Ruben Cruz II in the 38th Assembly District race on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
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Queens Democrats sweep New York state Assembly races

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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…
David Orkin speaks at a get out the vote rally at London Planetree Park. Also pictured are Assembly Member Claire Valdez and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Photo via Claire Valdez campaign.
Queens

Mamdani joins candidates Valdez, Orkin for get out the vote rally in southeast Queens

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
Council Member Phil Wong speaks during a joint oversight hearing into conditions at the Borden Avenue veterans shelter on Wednesday. Photo by Shane O'Brien.
Queens

Council Committees hold joint oversight hearing probing claims of ‘inhumane’ conditions at Borden Avenue veterans shelter

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
Jannath was killed crossing the steet at the intersection of 62nd Street and Roosevelt Avenue. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.
Queens

Electeds call for safety improvements at Woodside intersection where 19-year-old Nishath Jannath was fatally struck

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
Council Members Phil Wong and Julie Won confront DSS Commissioner Erin Dalton outside the Borden Avenue veterans shelter Monday evening. Photo by Shane O'Brien.
Queens

CMs Wong, Won confront DSS commissioner outside Borden Avenue veterans shelter

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
Council Members Phil Wong and Julie Won outside the Borden Avenue veterans shelter on Thursday. Photo via Council Member Phil Wong.
Queens

CMs Wong and Won raise concerns over conditions at Borden Avenue veterans’ shelter

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
Council Member Julie Won leads a protest outside the Murray Playground Dog Run on Thursday, Sept. 24.
Queens

Local advocates call on NYC Parks to expedite reopening of Murray Playground Dog Run in LIC

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
Renderings for the planned "Orion" affordable housing development at Parcel E. Photo via HPD.
Queens

City announces Long Island City’s Parcel E to be transformed into 983-unit housing development with over 600 affordable units

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
The School Construction Authority announced it has acquired 5-46 46th Ave. from Plaxall, with a 600-seat school set to be built on the site following the demolition of the existing building. Photo via Google Street View.
Queens

School Construction Authority acquires sites for three schools in Long Island City

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
Council Member Julie Won presents a ceremonial check to NYCHA residents at the recent Queensbridge Family Day. Photo via Council Member Julie Won.
Queens

Won announces $18.5M in NYCHA funding during Queensbridge Family Day

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani walks into a Bronx child care press conference arm in arm with New York Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant on Wednesday, June 24.
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‘King of New York’: Mamdani’s 3-for-3 primary night puts NYC Democrats on notice

By Adam Daly Conversation…
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Brooklyn

Brooklyn progressives soar to victory in 2026 Democratic primary

By Kirstyn Brendlen 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…
Democratic Socialists Diana Moreno, Samantha Kattan and David Orkin declared victory in their primary races Tuesday night. 
Queens

Western Queens Democratic Socialists of America candidates score hat trick in Assembly primary races

By Bill Parry Conversation…
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Brooklyn

Claire Valdez wins Democratic primary in NY-7, defeats Antonio Reynoso in closely watched progressive battle

By Shane O’Brien, Gabriele Holtermann & Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil Conversation…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Sen. Bernie Sanders joined progressive congressional candidates Brad Lander, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier at a get-out-the-vote rally at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on Thursday.
Brooklyn

Mamdani wants to change the Democratic Party. But can he get his House picks over the finish line in Tuesday’s primary?

By Adam Daly Conversation…
State Sen. Mike Gianaris will endorse Assembly Member Claire Valdez to succeed U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez in NY-7 later on Tuesday.
Queens

EXCLUSIVE: Gianaris endorses Claire Valdez for NY-7

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
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Brooklyn

Who’s on the ballot, where to vote and more: Brooklyn Paper’s guide to the 2026 primary election

By Kirstyn Brendlen Conversation…
NYC Parks, elected officals and community advocates cut the ribbon at Queensbridge "Baby" Park Friday morning. Photo by Shane O'Brien.
Queens

NYC Parks cuts the ribbon at reopened and renovated Queensbridge ‘Baby’ Park

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…
NY-7 candidates Antonio Reynoso, Claire Valdez and Julie Won at the St. Pat's for All Parade on March 1. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.
Queens

NY-7 candidates take part in first televised debate ahead of June 23 primary

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…

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