Queens Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Queens is higher than the New York average.

'We Beat Your Racist A**:' Richards Calls Out Crowley, Keeps Lead

Richards declared victory in the narrow Queens Borough President race, and accused his closest opponent of racism, which she refuted.

Queens Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Queens area compares to New York and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Richards Narrowly Leads Queens Borough President Early Results

Donovan Richards held a narrow lead in the competitive election for Queens Borough President, but many votes have not yet been counted.

Queens Park Spaces Renamed For Notable Black New Yorkers

3 park spaces in Queens have new names that honor trailblazing Black musicians, journalists, and activists with ties to the World's Borough.

Former NYC Comptroller Bill Thompson Endorses Alfonso Quiroz

William C. Thompson, Jr. served as NYC Comptroller and President of the NYC Board of Education. Today he endorsed Alfonso Quiroz for Council

Valerie Bell Endorses Alfonso Quiroz for NYC Council

Valerie Bell, the mother of Sean Bell, today announced her support for District 25 City Council candidate Alfonso Quiroz

Unemployment Decreases In Queens Area: Feds

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

Former NYC Councilmember John Sabini Endorses Alfonso Quiroz

John D. Sabini, who served on the Council from 1992 to 2001 and New York State Senate from 2003 to 2008, endorses Quiroz in District 25.

Former NYS Senator Tom Duane Endorses Alfonso Quiroz for Council

Kicking Off LGBTQ Pride Month, Duane Endorses Alfonso Quiroz for District 25 Council Seat in Jackson Heights/Elmhurst

More than 100 LGBTQ NYers Support Alfonso Quiroz for NYC Council

LGBTQ Advocates, Civic Leaders, Artists, Equality Champions Support Alfonso Quiroz for NYC Council District 25 (Jackson Heights/Elmhurst)

Broadband Speed In Queens Area: See New Data

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Queens area compares.

Probation Union Endorses Leroy Gadsden, Alfonso Quiroz

United Probation Officers Association President Dalvanie Powell Announces First Round of Endorsements in NYC Races Before June 22 Primary

Former NY Gov. David Paterson Endorses Alfonso Quiroz for Council

David Paterson says Quiroz "will be a stellar public servant because he cares about his community and his city."

NY Budget Highlights 3 Queens Infrastructure Projects For 2022

Governor Cuomo said his infrastructure plan includes funds to complete three long-maligned Queens infrastructure projects.

Meet the Candidates for NYC Council in District 25 in Queens

Learn more about Suraj Jaswal, Shekar Krishnan, Manuel Perez, Alfonso Quiroz, and Carolyn Tran.

Federal Tax Refunds In Queens: How Do Yours Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Queens.

Voters In Queens Special Election Will Be First To Use City’s New Ranked Choice Voting System

Advocates say it could revolutionize New York City’s normally combative elections, CBS2’s Marcia Kramer reported Thursday.

Queens Council Candidate Slams Campaign Finance Board For Nixing Immigrants’ Small Donations For Matching Funds

Moumita Ahmed, a longtime Jamaica resident who’s running for the District 24 seat, told THE CITY she was “outraged” by the CFB’s decision.

Queens Public Defenders Push To Unionize. Management Calls Them A ‘Mob.’

Queens Defenders co-founder and executive director Lori Zeno attempted to dissuade employees from unionizing.

Special Election Set For Donovan Richards' City Council Seat

Mayor Bill de Blasio called a special election in February to fill Donovan Richards' City Council seat, which he vacated this week.

Probation Officers Union Reacts to Presidential Projection

United Probation Officers Union Reacts to Announcement About Projection That Former VP Joe Biden Wins Presidential Election

Flushing Meadows Corona Park Fountain Debuts $6.8M Upgrade

Flushing Meadows Corona Park's iconic Fountain of the Fairs has a ritzy new set of spritzers.

Donovan Richards Wins Queens Borough President Primary

After a six-week delay, City Council Member Donovan Richards was declared the winner of the Democratic primary for Queens borough president.

Donovan Richards Holds Lead In Queens Borough President Race

City Council Member Donovan Richards leads his four opponents in the primary election, but tens of thousands of votes are still uncounted.

Trump's Brother Asks Queens Judge To Halt Tell-All Book

President Donald Trump's brother is asking a Queens judge to block the president's niece from publishing a tell-all book about the family.

Real Estate PAC Spends Big For Donovan Richards' Boro Prez Bid

A PAC founded by REBNY spent nearly $104,000 in a last-ditch effort to boost Donovan Richards' campaign for Queens borough president.

Queens Borough President Primary 2020: Meet Elizabeth Crowley

Queens Democrats get to cast a ballot this month in a collection of local, state and federal primaries. Patch is profiling each candidate.

Queens Borough President Primary 2020: Meet Donovan Richards

Queens Democrats get to cast a ballot this month in a collection of local, state and federal primaries. Patch is profiling each candidate.

Queens Borough President Primary 2020: Meet Costa Constantinides

Queens Democrats get to cast a ballot this month in a collection of local, state and federal primaries. Patch is profiling each candidate.

Queens Borough President Primary 2020: Meet Dao Yin

Queens Democrats get to cast a ballot this month in a collection of local, state and federal primaries. Patch is profiling each candidate.

Queens Borough President Primary 2020: Meet Anthony Miranda

Queens Democrats get to cast a ballot this month in a collection of local, state and federal primaries. Patch is profiling each candidate.

Canceled Queens Special Election Means 1 Less Candidate

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's order to cancel a nonpartisan special election for Queens borough president has pushed Jim Quinn off the ballot.

Queens Lags Behind On Census Count During Coronavirus Crisis

Only a third of Queens residents had filled out the 2020 U.S. Census as of Monday, according to official data.

Queens Borough President Special Election Pushed To June

The Queens borough president special election, which was canceled due to concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus, will be in June.

Queens Borough President Election Canceled Amid Coronavirus Worry

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday that this month's special election for Queens borough president will be canceled.

He Went To Prison After A Queens Prosecutor Hid Evidence. Seven Years After Our Story, He Walked Free.

Seven years after ProPublica highlighted how possible prosecutorial misconduct may have sent Tyronne Johnson to prison, he is free.

Four Queens Borough President Candidates Kicked Off The Ballot

Election commissioners on Tuesday struck four candidates from the ballot for the March 24 special election for Queens borough president.

Queens Borough President Special Election Date Set

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Queens can vote for its next borough president on March. 24.

Queens DA Election: Melinda Katz Up Against GOP's Joe Murray

Queens voters on Tuesday will choose their next district attorney, one of the most powerful positions in the criminal justice system.