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Slow down for good: Hochul will propose bill to install speed limiting devices in serial reckless drivers’ vehicles

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From left to right: D36 candidates Rana Abdelhamid, Shivani Dhir, Mary Jobaida and Diana Moreno at a recent candidate forum in Astoria. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.
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Abdelhamid, Jobaida submit petitions to contest AD36 special elections despite failing to secure Dem nomination

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