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Friedrich supporters protest Weprin mailing
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Queens: Dozens of supporters of state Assembly candidate Bob Friedrich rallied Sunday afternoon in Little Neck to protest what they describe as hateful campaign literature opponent David Weprin sent out last week condemning Friedrich’s opposition to hate crime legislation as “extremist” and featuring a swastika. Comment.
Weprin campaign sends mailing with swastika accusing Friedrich of extremism
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Queens: State Assembly candidate Bob Friedrich and his supporters are livid over a campaign piece from his opponent that hit mailboxes Thursday that painted Friedrich as an “extremist” who opposes “extra-tough criminal penalties” for hate crimes and used an image of two police officers behind crime scene tape with a swastika clearly visible in the center. Comments (1).
Mark Weprin lays out agenda as new councilman
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Council District 23: City Councilman Mark Weprin (D-Oakland Gardens) kicked off his first term with style in a two-hour-long bash at Queensborough Community College Sunday. Comment.
Gennaro film tops Sundance
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Council District 24: City Councilman James Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows) might soon have another title other than politician: movie star. Comment.
Baggers to be compensated
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Queens: A year and a half after a state senator publicized their plight, an Elmhurst supermarket has agreed to pay $331,000 to reimburse several grocery baggers who only worked for tips. Comment.
Crowley slams proposal to cut fire companies
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Council District 30: Fire companies are once again on the chopping block in the mayor’s opening round of city budget negotiations, including one that covers Ridgewood, City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village) said. Comment.
Smith spreading the word on earned income tax credit
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Queens: With tax season around the corner, state Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-St. Albans) wants southeast Queens taxpayers to get their fair share in returns. Comment.
Astoria power plant closes under pressure
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Council District 22: It took eight years to shut down the Charles Poletti Power Project, but Astoria leaders and the New York Power Authority said it was better late then never for the borough’s environment. Comment.
Saujani makes bid for Maloney’s congressional seat
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Queens: U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-Astoria) is facing a primary challenge from a young Manhattan lawyer eager to make her mark as a progressive Democrat. Comment.
Koslowitz celebrates her return to Council
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Council District 29: What was old is new again as City Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) celebrated her inauguration for her second tenure in the governing body. Comment.