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District 30 race: Dermot Smyth seeks City Council seat with focus on education and public safety

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May. 21, 2025 By Ethan Marshall As current District 30 City Council Member Robert Holden reaches his term limit, several candidates have stepped forward to run for the seat representing Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village, Glendale, Elmhurst and Rego Park. Among them is Dermot Smyth, who cites more than 16 years of experience in New York City’s political and labor landscape…

Queens Republican Club hosts candidates for Borough President and City Council races

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Jan. 21, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Central Queens Republican Club welcomed ten candidates for Queens Borough President and City Council seats during a meet-and-greet at its monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16. The event provided a platform for candidates to share their visions, answer questions from attendees, and discuss pressing issues affecting their…

Alicia Vaichunas garners grassroots support in bid to succeed Holden in District 30 City Council race

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Jan. 14, 2025 By Colum Motherway Alicia Vaichunas’ campaign to succeed term-limited Robert Holden in the City Council has achieved a significant milestone in unprecedented time.  Vaichunas aims to replace Holden as the representative for District 30, which includes the neighborhoods of Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village, and Glendale. In just five days since the…