Flushing-Murray Hill Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Queens decreased recently.

Queens Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Flushing-Murray Hill area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Democrats Unite Against Developer Controlled Political Machine

Shouting 'People Over Profits,' Flushing Community Led by Senator Liu, Assemblyman Kim & Councilman Lander Rallies in Support of John Choe

Flushing-Murray Hill Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

Queens's unemployment rate is higher than the New York average.

Queens Public Library Foundation Names Susan Latham As New Executive Director

The Queens Public Library Foundation raises funds for the programs, services, and collections provided by Queens Public Library.

Brad Lander Endorses John Choe for City Council in District 20

Lander Joins Senator John Liu, Assemblyman Ron Kim, 1199 SEIU & Working Families Party in Supporting Choe

Broadband Speed In Flushing-Murray Hill Area: See How It Compares To Rest Of U.S.

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

John Liu Endorses John Choe for City Council

Liu Joins Senator Robert Jackson, Assemblyman Ron Kim, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer, 1199 SEIU & Working Families Party in Supporting Choe

Educators Endorse John Choe for City Council

CSA & Senator Jackson Join Assembly Member Ron Kim, 1199 SEIU & Working Families Party in Supporting Choe

​Democratic Coalition to Fight Corrupt Political Machine

Seven New York City Council Candidates in District 20 Unite in First-Ever Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) Strategy Aimed at Bucking Status Quo

Ron Kim Endorses John Choe for City Council

Kim Joins Senator Robert Jackson, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer, 1199 SEIU & Working Families Party in Supporting Choe for District 20

City Council's Deputy Leader Endorses Choe for District 20

Van Bramer Joins Senator Robert Jackson, Queens Borough Historian Jack Eichenbaum, State Committeeman Donald Henton & District Leader Emilia

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Queens neighbors.

Community Unites Against Anti-Asian Violence

Local Residents, Faith Leaders & Civic Activists Representing Diversity of Queens Call for Solidarity & Mutual Aid

Choe: "I'll Take Pledge to Keep Our Community Safe, Will You?"

To Reduce Public Health Risk, Democrat for City Council Pledges Not to Challenge Rivals’ Petitions

Queens Activists Rally Behind John Choe for City Council

District 20 Council Candidate Endorsed by Queens United Independent Progressives (QUIP) & New York Progressive Action Network (NYPAN)

Queens Public Library President And CEO Dennis M. Walcott Releases Statement On The Passing Of Mayor David N. Dinkins

"Mayor Dinkins gave New Yorkers the gifts of learning, literacy, and opportunity by increasing the City’s investment in public libraries."

Business Leader Launches Grassroots Campaign to Revive Community

John Choe Declares Candidacy to Represent District 20 in City Council

Queens Public Libraries Encourages People To Get Out The Vote

All Queens Public Library locations providing to-go service will be closed on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

Community Groups Challenge Luxury Flushing Development in Court

A Flushing community coalition filed a lawsuit against the City to stop the proposed Special Flushing Waterfront District

Flushing Community Stands in Unity

Asian, Black & Latino Leaders Condemn Killing of George Floyd, Call for Unity based on Principles of Human Rights, Justice & Accountability

Queens Developer's Hotel OKed After He Hosts De Blasio Fundraiser

A Flushing developer's hotel plans got approved a week after he hosted a fundraiser for one of Mayor Bill de Blasio's PACs, a report says.

Flushing Chamber’s John Choe Selected for 2019 Queens Power 100

Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce recognized for it's dedication and commitment to supporting local business

Lead Testing Hasn't Started At Queens NYCHA Sites, Angering Pols

The city has yet to test any Queens NYCHA complexes for lead, more than three months after Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the initiative.

Rep. Grace Meng To Face Primary Challenge For Congress

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng of Queens will face her first primary challenger since she was elected to Congress in 2012.

Queens CB Member Says Pedestrians 'Deserve To Get Run Over'

A community board member in Flushing is under fire for saying pedestrians "deserve to get run over" in a video that surfaced on Twitter.

Flushing Sex Workers Decry City Crackdowns On Massage Parlors

Organizers will have a "sidewalk teach-in" outside a Friday seminar in Flushing, when police will talk about combating sex trafficking.

Queens Congresswoman Unveils Plan For Free Tampons, Pads

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng's bill would require free menstrual products in prisons, detention centers, public federal buildings and some offices.

Ex-Congressman Joe Crowley Donates Papers To Queens College

The former congressman's collection includes framed copies of the Affordable Care Act and a championship boxing belt.

OPINION: Community Board Term Limits Would Benefit New York City

Flushing community board member John Choe discusses why he supports the term limit proposal that New Yorkers will vote on next week.

Posed Law Would Ban Sidewalk Vendors In Parts Of Flushing

Queens City Councilman Peter Koo claims crowds of vendors have turned downtown Flushing's newly-widened sidewalks into "an obstacle course."

Ban On Smoking While Walking Posed By Queens Lawmaker: Reports

City Councilman Peter Koo's proposed bill would make it illegal to puff a cigarette while walking along NYC sidewalks, reports say.

Latimer Gardens Polling Site To Reopen In Flushing, Lawmaker Says

The polling site at the Latimer Gardens housing complex should be restored by this year's elections, Queens Congresswoman Grace Meng said.