Oct. 8, 2024 By QNS News Team Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. announced the appointments of Alexandria Sumpter-Delves and Johanna Carmona to the Queens Public Library Board of Trustees on Thursday, Oct. 3. The Queens Public Library Board of Trustees is governed by a 19-member board that includes appointees from the Mayor and…
Jun. 26, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan For the June 25 primary election, thousands of Queens voters showed up to cast their ballots for new representatives in Albany and a less-known but important judicial position. In two of the three closely watched State Assembly races, two newcomers were elected, and one longtime incumbent, who is the…
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Jun. 26, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Claire Valdez emerged victorious in the Assembly District 37 race, winning by a substantial 27-point margin over Johanna Carmona— and thumping the incumbent Juan Ardila, who generated about 10% of the votes. Valdez, who brought in 58.6% of the vote, led in every precinct in Ridgewood and Long Island…
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Jun. 18, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan While many seats in New York’s primary election this June are uncontested, three State Assembly races in Queens could alter the borough’s representation in Albany. Both one-term and long-term incumbents are facing fresh challengers who are hoping to snag the seat and address issues such as housing, public safety,…
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Jun. 12, 2024 By Czarinna Andres and Anthony Medina Two candidate forums were recently held for candidates vying for the New York State Assembly District 37 seat. The Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association held its candidate forum on Thursday, June 6, in Ridgewood. Days later, on Tuesday, June 11, the Western Queens Independent Democratic…
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May. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres May 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has endorsed Johanna Carmona for the New York State Assembly, significantly boosting her campaign in the competitive race for the 37th Assembly District encompassing Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside, Maspeth, Blissville, Hunters Point, Middle Village and Ridgewood. Richards’… Read more »
Jan. 16, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_71263" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Johanna Carmona speaks during a launch event for her campaign for New York State Assembly at Sanger Hall in Sunnyside on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. (Photo: Paul Frangipane)[/caption]
Jan. 16, 2024 By Bill Parry