Amazon Foe In Demand As He Meets Queens Constituents

A steady stream of people wanted to speak to Sen. Michael Gianaris, days after he was nominated to a board that could kill the Amazon deal.

Amazon Critic Chosen For State Board That Could Kill LIC Deal

State Senator Mike Gianaris, who represents parts of Queens, was named to a state board that will decide on the Amazon deal.

NYC Amazon Deal To Be Scrutinized At City Council Hearings

The Council doesn't have binding authority over the Amazon project, but lawmakers want more information about the deal.

Queens Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer Endorses Cynthia Nixon

The City Council deputy leader announced his support Thursday for Nixon in her Democratic primary run against Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Astoria-Based Immigrant Advocacy Group Gets $40K Grant

State funds helped the nonprofit offer legal aid, citizenship classes and other services to 225 new immigrant and refugee clients last year.

Avonte Oquendo's Death Inspires New Law

"Kevin & Avonte's Law" would offer life-saving tracking devices to families caring for someone with a developmental disorder.

City Halts Funds For Astoria Affordable Housing Project: Report

City Hall nixed $43.5 million for a Hallets Point project months after Mayor Bill de Blasio feuded with its developer, Politico reported.

Renewable Fuel For City Ferries Proposed By Queens Councilman

City Council unanimously passed the bill to study more environmentally friendly fuels and technologies to power its ferries.