Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, joined on December 12 Make the Road New York, the largest participatory immigrant-led organization in the city, at their Jackson Heights center for a discussion on the path forward on immigration under the incoming Trump administration. Amid growing uncertainty for millions of undocumented immigrants in the US and […]
Maloney, Speaker Fight Trump Tab
Congress Members Carolyn B. Maloney and Jerrold Nadler joined with New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito at Trump Tower on December 9th to call on the federal government to fully reimburse New York City for costs incurred protecting President-elect Trump from Election Day through Inauguration Day. The Continuing Resolution passed by the House on last week to fund the […]
Third Annual Children’s Holiday Parade Rocks Bayside
The Children’s Holiday Parade, sponsored by Council Member Paul Vallone and the Bayside Village BID, came back for a third year and was bigger and better than ever before. Over 1,000 marchers and spectators filled Bell Boulevard, from 36th Avenue to 41st Avenue as the parade came into full swing and concluded with words from elected officials, a performance from […]
‘Holly Jolly Celebration’ On Steinway Brings Crowds
Santa made a special guest appearance on Sunday, December 11th, at “A Holly Jolly Celebration” on Steinway Street, and he came bearing his “HO! HO! HO!” enthusiasm, as well as special gifts for all the children who came out to have their pictures taken with him. The four hour event drew a great and very excited crowd to Steinway Street, […]
