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Queens duo indicted for stealing elderly neighbor’s home, forging will in $1.5M scam: AG

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Mar. 5, 2025 By Bill Parry Two Southeast Queens residents were indicted in a deed theft and forgery scam that stole more than $1.5 million from a vulnerable and elderly man in South Ozone Park, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced last week. Satwattie Martinez, 58, of South Ozone Park, and her co-defendant…

Council Member Robert Holden calls for Comptroller Lander to recuse himself from mayoral discussions

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander Discusses Resignations Of 4 Deputy Mayors

Feb. 19, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden is calling for Comptroller Brad Lander to recuse himself from any discussions surrounding the status of Mayor Eric Adams. The demand follows Lander’s recent actions, which Holden has described as politically motivated and a misuse of city resources. Holden’s statement was released in response…

Queens lawmakers rally against Con Edison’s 14% rate hike proposal

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Feb. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway Several Queens elected officials are voicing their opposition to Con Edison’s proposed rate hikes for electricity and gas, urging the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to reject the increases and address ongoing concerns about utility affordability. The proposal, which could raise rates by up to 14%,…

District 30 City Council candidate faces backlash over use of campaign funds

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Feb. 5, 2025 By Colum Motherway A recent controversy has emerged in the race for New York City Council District 30 as one candidate is facing criticism for using campaign contributions to cover the costs of an overseas conference trip. The spending, which was revealed through filings with the New York City Campaign Finance…

Rajkumar gains strong endorsements from Queens officials in Public Advocate race

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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…