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Peralta to hold town hall meeting Friday, to explain why he left the Dems for a breakaway group

February 1, By Hannah Wulkan

State Senator Jose Peralta is hosting a town hall meeting later this week to address his decision to leave the Democratic Party to join a breakaway group.

Peralta announced his decision last week, stating that he is leaving the Democratic Party to join the Independent Democratic Conference in the hopes that he can better “affect progressive change on issues.”

Amidst concerns from his constituents,…

H&M to reopen at Queens Center Mall Thursday

February 1, Staff Report

After a month-long renovation, the H&M lingerie store at the Queens Center Mall will reopen with a new look tomorrow.

The store, located at the Queens Center Mall at 90-15 Queens Boulevard closed down for renovations on January 9,…

Queens state officials craft legislation to push back against Trump

January 30, By Hannah Wulkan

Several local politicians have plans to propose legislation to fight back against some of President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration.

Assembly Member Nily Rozic, who represents parts of Kew Gardens Hills, Fresh Meadows and Bayside,…

Man charged with hate crimes after kicking, abusing Muslim airline worker

January 27, By Hannah Wulkan

A man who allegedly kicked and shouted “Trump is here now” at a Muslim airline employee at JFK airport Wednesday has been charged with hate crimes, announced Queens District Attorney Richard Brown.

Massachusetts resident Robin Rhodes,…

Peralta leaves Senate Democrats for breakaway group

January 26, By Hannah Wulkan

State Senator Jose Peralta announced yesterday that he is leaving the Democratic Party to join the Independent Democratic Conference in the hopes that he can better “affect progressive change on issues,” outside of the two-party system.…

Moya aims to raise penalties on employers who put workers safety at risk

January 25, By Hannah Wulkan

A Jackson Heights politician aims to raise the penalties on employers who put their workers safety at risk.

Assembly Member Francisco Moya unveiled legislation last week that aims to make workplaces safer by punishing employers with hefty fines  if they foster unsafe work environments.…