Meng Calls for House to End Shutdown

Congress members for Queens, Brooklyn say House GOP should end shutdown of federal government.

Schumer Endorses Vallone's Bid for Halloran's Council Seat

U.S. senator gives the nod to Flushing attorney.

The Shutdown: Helping Dems?

All eyes are on the 2014 Congressional race.

Speed Bumps, Bus Shelter Removal Top CB 11's Transportation Agenda

Committee also makes recommendations on overnight parking at Francis Lewis Boulevard, Clearview interchange.

CB 11 Talks Co-op Resolution, Crime Increase During Monthly Meeting

Board's chairman also discusses upcoming renovation to Bayside High School.

Cuomo: One Million Apply for STAR Exemption

The new registration system was set up to cut down on double dipping.

Last Chance: Register to Vote in New York

Here is everything you need to know if you still need to register.

Bus Shelter and Parking Restrictions on CB 11's Agenda for Oct. 7 Meeting

Board will also discuss a proposal for speed bumps on 36th Avenue.

Braunstein Introduces Bill to Crack Down on 'Revenge Porn'

Legislation would make it illegal to disseminate sexually explicit images without consent.

Rozic Endorses Vallone for Halloran's Council Seat

State assemblywoman throws weight behind Flushing attorney in his bid for City Council.

De Blasio Leads Lhota By 50 Percent in New Poll

A total 71 percent of voters said they would vote for de Blasio in Quinnipiac University survey, while 21 percent said they would back Lhota.

U.S. Capitol Lockdown Lifted After Gunshot Report

Israel's staff says office is safe.

Governor Launches Tax Relief Panel

Former Gov. George Pataki. and former state comptroller H. Carl McCall join state panel that will try to trim business, corporate and income tax burden.

Meng's Offices to Remain Open, Despite Government Shutdown

Congresswoman's Flushing and Forest Hills district offices will not close amid shutdown.

Letitia James Wins Public Advocate Runoff

Councilwoman takes roughly 60 percent in runoff against state Sen. Daniel Squadron.

Siena Poll: Cuomo Has High Downstate Approval

Locals React to Government Shutdown

North Shore residents share their views on Facebook.

Meng to Hold Iran Forum in Queens

Residents will be able to hear from experts on Iran during Oct. 7 event.

High Traffic Slams New York Health Exchange Website

The state placed a bulletin on the homepage, asking "users who are unable to log in to come back to the site later when these issues will be resolved."

New York Law Protects Children Born of Rape

The law eliminates a loophole where certain convicted rapists could request visitation or custody.

House of Reps. Passes Meng's Bill to Protect Diplomats

Legislation sponsored by congresswoman would provide secretary of state with more power to discipline personnel who put diplomats in danger.

Avella Wants de Blasio, Lhota to Keep Horse-Drawn Carriage Pledge If Elected

State senator wants horse-drawn carriages banned in the city.

Bayside Historical Society Signing Up Runners for Totten Trot

Annual five-mile race will take place on Oct. 27 at Fort Totten.

Post Office Looks to Increase Stamp Prices Again

The move is expected to generate $2 billion in new revenue for the postal service.

CB 11 Will Discuss Speed Bumps, Bus Shelter Removal at Oct. 7 Meeting

Group will also talk about a request to remove overnight parking restrictions on Francis Lewis Boulevard.

Lhota: 'No' to Racial Profiling; De Blasio Not a Socialist

Republican candidate addresses campaign issues on HuffPost Live.

Queens County GOP to Hold Leadership Vote Today

Former U.S. Rep. Bob Turner will challenge chairman Phil Ragusa in fight for control of borough party.

Ackerman Endorses Vallone in Race for Halloran's Seat

Former congressman gives the nod to Flushing attorney's Council bid.

Cabbie Union Blasts Illegal Taxi 'Epidemic'

Wants city to crack down in name of rider safety.

Lhota, de Blasio to Debate Three Times

Campaigns announce multiple debate format for October.

Weprin to Host Participatory Budgeting Meeting on Sept. 19

Meeting will be held at Hillside Manor.

First Poll Gives de Blasio Monster Lead on Lhota

Poll finds that one quarter of Republican voters favor Democratic candidate.

Video: Meng, Israel Discuss Airplane Noise in Bayside

Reps. call on FAA to conduct environmental reviews before initiating new flight patterns.

NE Queens Reps. Call for FAA to Conduct Environmental Reviews

New rule would exempt agency from conducting reviews before initiating new flight patterns.

Avella to Introduce Bill to Combat Pension Stripping

Legislation would put protection mechanisms into place for pensioners.

Thompson Concedes Mayoral Primary to de Blasio

Former comptroller endorses public advocate after Gov. Cuomo brokered deal, according to a report.

Cuomo Signs Braunstein's Latest Bath Salts Bill Into Law

Legislation would ban the possession or sale of compounds used to make drug.

Weprin to Host Job Fair on Sept. 12

A total 72 businesses will take part in fair.

Queens Pols Pay Homage to Victims of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

Elected officials representing the borough comment on the 12th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center.

Preliminary Results in Citywide and Local Races

Here's where the primary races stand following yesterday's election.