Tuesday, May 19, 2026

About the Mayor

Women in Politics: A Biography of Nantasha Williams, Representative for Southeast Queens

In 2022, American politician Nantasha Williams began representing the 27th District on the New York City Council, which covers part of southeastern Queens. The...

Joseph Baldi: How a Serial Killer Made Queens Tremble in the Early 1970s

The crime rate and the percentage of criminals brought to justice reveals a lot about the city and its law enforcement system. In the...

Queens Mafiosi: How Joseph Massino Killed Rivals to Lead a Crime Family

After all the bosses of his generation were sent to prison, Joe Massino became the head of one of the five crime families in...

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From 1993 to 2011, Gilgo Beach on Long Island was the scene of a series of brutal murders. Queens is part of the island,...

Tiffany Cabán: Politician from Queens

In 2021, Tiffany Cabán began representing New York City Council’s 22nd District, covering a significant portion of Queens. A former attorney, she has made...

Executed in the Electric Chair: The Story of Ruth Snyder – The Woman Who Killed Her Husband

Ruth Snyder became notorious as the woman who murdered her husband. Her execution in the electric chair at a New York prison was captured...

The Most Notorious Criminals of Queens

Crime rates and the percentage of offenders brought to justice reveal much about a city’s leadership and law enforcement. Due to imperfections in New...

Borough of Queens: History and Facts

Queens is New York City's largest borough by area and boasts the most ethnically diverse population in the United States. Home to over two...

Donovan Richards: Biography of the Queens Borough President

In 2020, Democrat Donovan Richards assumed the role of Queens Borough President. He has made significant efforts to improve the quality of life for...

How George U. Harvey ran Queens for 12 years

George U. Harvey was the first Republican to serve as president of Queens. He is remembered as an honest and dedicated servant of the...
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