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MAKE THEM ACCOUNTABLE! To all the residents of South East Queens We need a representative who will “Bring accountability back” to South East Queens. After ample prayers, reflection, and discussion with family, local community, and friends I felt empowered to … Continue reading →

The first case of COVID – 19 was confirmed in New York State on March 1, 2020 I empathize with all whom may have lost someone, or knows someone whose life was lost to COVID – 19. You have my … Continue reading →

During my campaign in 2017, I received complaints about the air quality in and about Liberty Avenue and 172nd. Street. I spent 2019 with several community activist to organize and reform the way waste transfer stations conduct business in our … Continue reading →

We have had increasing taxes in SEQ for the last 25 years, upon further investigation by many organizations, it was determined the current NYC tax system is totally unfair to class 1 home owners in communities of color. There have … Continue reading →

In 2018 after the election I took a short sabbatical from politics. I concentrated my energy on my personal health, workout regiment. It is a known fact ( according to the CDC ) only 23.2% of adults over the age of … Continue reading →

For decades southeastern Queens has been a thriving community that produced generations of homeowners, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and legendary professionals. It is still a community that produces many independent business persons, media personalities, professionals, city administrators and even Olympic medalists. With … Continue reading →

People have asked our team of petitioners, “Why is Anthony Rivers running for City Council?” The answer, we need an ADVOCATE FOR SOUTH EAST QUEENS. Have you noticed how the quality of the neighborhood services changes as soon as you cross … Continue reading →

The N.Y.S.  Attorney General is Eric T. Schneiderman. The State Attorneys General has a  Civil Rights Bureau. People have asked us, what have we worked on since the court case on Hollis Ave?  I didn’t feel the need to publish our struggle but, since you … Continue reading →

The article itself is more than self explanatory but, if you need further explanation as to how this directly affects our neighborhood, I suggest you also click on the second link (Latest articles about PFTN) Look at the judges name who … Continue reading →