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11 hours ago
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NYC mayoral candidate Jessica Ramos: Cuomo endorsement, what she stands for
The Brief New York State Senator Jessica Ramos is running for New York City mayor. On June 6, Ramos endorsed fellow candidate Andrew Cuomo, who did not endorse her in return. An Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill survey released on May 28 revealed that 3.5 percent of voters support Ramos. NEW YORK CITY - New York State Senator Jessica Ramos is running for New York City mayor – here's more about the candidate who endorsed former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The backstory Ramos, born in Elmhurst, Queens and raised in Astoria, is the daughter of two Colombian immigrants. Ramos discontinued her studies at Hofstra University to work in the office of former New York City Council Member Hiram Monserrate, who was expelled from the state senate in 2010 over his misdemeanor assault conviction. MORE: Meet the candidates running for NYC mayor: List She was appointed as Communications Advisor to then-Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives Richard Buery in 2015 by former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio; in 2016, she was made the Director of Latino Media, which acts as the liaison between City Hall and Latino Media. What we know Ramos won her seat in the New York State Senate in 2018, and she currently chairs the Committee on Labor. She announced her run for the New York City mayoral office on September 13, 2024. MORE: 2025 NYC primaries coverage An Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill survey released on May 28 revealed that 3.5 percent of voters support Ramos. On June 6, Ramos endorsed fellow candidate Andrew Cuomo, who did not endorse her in return. Regarding immigration, Ramos says that she would expand housing access for immigrants "by advocating for programs like the Housing Access Voucher Program." She also mentions ensuring city services provide information in "all languages spoken by our diverse communities." Ramos also says that she will declare a mental health state of emergency for the city "on day one." She has also expressed interest in expanding access to early childhood education and creating a public service employment program to "fill gaps in the labor market." The Source This article includes information from Senator Jessica Ramos' mayoral campaign website, results from an election and an Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill survey.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
‘It has become a gangland': Officials call for federal aid on Roosevelt Avenue
JACKSON HEIGHTS, Queens (PIX11) — Although illegal brothels and suspected drug sales have attracted significant law enforcement attention to Roosevelt Avenue, local officials and community groups are requesting additional support. On Tuesday, the Restore Roosevelt Avenue Coalition called on the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to take action as a result of the 'ever-worsening situation.' More Local News The coalition alleges that the 18th Street 'Sureños', a gang affiliated with the Mexican mafia, has been providing drugs to members of El Tren de Aragua, who have been selling the drugs on the streets. The coalition also alleges that the gang might be the source of fraudulent green cards and social security cards, stolen goods, and guns. The letter to the FBI and the DEA reads in part: 'The NYPD's Operation Restore Roosevelt did lead to arrests, but our street sources say the gangs replaced their foot soldiers within days. This isn't just a Queens problem. It's a blueprint for how gangs, cartels, and traffickers can take over a community in plain sight, and those in the know see it as it really is, a well-oiled criminal machine using Roosevelt Avenue as its marketplace. Roosevelt Avenue doesn't just have a gang problem. It has become a gangland.' For years, the areas of Jackson Heights have also had an influx of human trafficking and prostitution concerns. Complaints about Roosevelt Avenue's brothels and outdoor solicitations have only increased, causing the NYPD to raid storefronts allegedly being used as brothels. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State More recently, former Councilman Hiram Monserrate and the Restore Roosevelt Avenue coalition highlighted a bar that allegedly operates a brothel in its basement. 'Why are street walkers still on 82nd Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights? Why is the Bodega Brothel still operating on 99th Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Corona? Why does this rowdy bar even have a license to operate next to a church? Message to the City and State. Mission Incomplete on Roosevelt Avenue,' said Monserrate. Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Yahoo
‘Mission incomplete': Illegal brothels continue to plague Roosevelt Avenue
CORONA, Queens (PIX11) — Nearly half a year has passed since Mayor Eric Adams announced the creation of a multi-agency task force to address quality of life concerns along Roosevelt Avenue and Queens neighborhoods, yet concerns over illegal brothels and prostitution persist. On Sunday, Councilman Hiram Monserrate and the Restore Roosevelt Avenue coalition highlighted PALLADIUM BAR at 111-34 Roosevelt Avenue, alleging that the bar operates a brothel in its basement. More Local News In addition to the brothel accusations, local clergy, and community members expressed concerns about the proximity between the bar and Iglesia Centro Cristian Juda, citing the business violates a rule that requires it to be 200 feet away from a house of worship. 'My church is directly next door to this rowdy bar that we understand also operates as a brothel. The NYPD has responded to this location. There have been assaults. It is a dangerous establishment, we cannot understand why the State would give them a license,' said Reverand Edgar Vinces. 'Why are street walkers still on 82nd Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights? Why is the Bodega Brothel still operating on 99th Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Corona? Why does this rowdy bar even have a license operating next to a church? Message to the City and State. Mission Incomplete on Roosevelt Avenue,' said Councilman Monserrate. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State For years, the areas of Jackson Heights have had an influx of human trafficking and prostitution concerns. Complaints about Roosevelt Avenue's brothels and outdoor solicitations have only increased, causing the NYPD to raid storefronts allegedly being used as brothels. Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
