The “Shave the ‘Stache for Cash” event was held for the eighth successful year at Redken Saloon Salon in Astoria. The annual fundraiser, held in support of Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC), had many supporters who came and shaved off their beards and mustaches as part of fundraising for the organization which, for many years, has provided services […]
I On Politics
MENG’S BILL WOULD STOP TRUMP’S ‘EMERGENCY’ WALL: On Friday, January 11 U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) introduced legislation that seeks to stop President Trump from declaring a national emergency so that he can build his border wall. The “No Walls Act” would prohibit the construction of barriers along the US-Mexico border if national emergencies are declared during government shutdowns. Under […]
Jessica Ramos Inducted Into New York State Senate
NYS Senator Jessica Ramos was sworn in to the New York State Senate on January 10. Born in Elmhurst, Ramos credits her love for activism and public service to her parents, Colombian immigrants who fought for and won the right to dual citizenship for Colombian Americans and founded Siempre Colombia, a not-for-profit organization in Jackson Heights. Ramos was raised in […]
Statement By Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown
After almost six decades in public service, the last 27 years spent as district attorney of Queens county, and after careful thought and consideration, I have made the decision to finish out my current term and not seek reelection. It has been an honor and privilege to have served the people of Queens county – the most ethnically diverse county […]
Katz Issues Statement On DA Brown Not Seeking Reelection
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz issued the following statement about Queens District Attorney Richard Brown who is not seeking reelection: “Thank you to District Attorney Richard Brown for your decades of service to Queens and New York State. We are entering a new era of criminal justice in Queens, and there is a national movement to bring systemic changes to […]
King’s ‘Revolution Of Values’
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday will be celebrated nationally on Monday, January 21. He would have been 90 years old on January 15. He was born in 1929 – the beginning of the Great Depression, and it seems like a sign that King came to us when we really needed him. He remained with us long enough to […]
Thank You, DA Brown
It is hard to imagine any other district attorney who has had the same impact and record as our own Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, 86, who has just announced his decision not to run for reelection. Brown has been the borough’s longest-serving district attorney with seven full terms in office, and with good reason: he has done an […]
Letters to the Editor
Van Bramer’s Report Card Dear Friends, For the 9th year in a row, I am proud to share my annual report with you. This report details much of the work we have accomplished during the past 12 months, from investing historic funding in libraries and culture, improving the safety of our streets, securing new schools and parks, and standing up […]
De Blasio Starts 2019 At Full Throttle With 3-K Education
In the first 10 days of 2019, Mayor Bill de Blasio held five press conferences concerning numerous issues of importance: the upcoming 2020 census, 2018 crime statistics, the half-fare MetroCard Fair Fares Program, health care, and paid vacation. Plans to expand the city’s healthcare programs to provide care to 600,000 uninsured residents and to guarantee two weeks of paid personal […]