Mar. 24, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden praised a March 20 decision by the New York State Court of Appeals striking down New York City’s plan to let noncitizens vote in local elections. The Court’s 6-1 decision firmly rejected the City’s 2022 law, which had aimed to grant voting rights to…
Feb. 4, 2025 By Colum Motherway Several elected officials in Queens have come together to support Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar in her bid to become NYC Public Advocate. Council Member Robert Holden, State Senator Joseph Addabbo, and Assembly Members David Weprin, Nily Rozic, and Sam Berger have all endorsed Rajkumar for Public Advocate, lauding…
Jan. 31, 2025 By Colum Motherway Jonathan Rinaldi, a City Council candidate for Queens’ District 30, is running on a platform of transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption, vowing to shake up the political establishment. Positioning himself as an outsider, he emphasizes his commitment to fighting overdevelopment and special interest influence while amplifying residents’ voices on…