Lew Simon

Democrat Lew Simon enters City Council District 32 race
Politics Terence M. Cullen 5/22/2013 at 12:14PM

City Council District 32 has a new contender. Lew Simon, leader of the 23rd Assembly District, has officially declared his candidacy as a Democrat for the upcoming race, where he will vie with incumbent Republican Councilmember Eric Ulrich. Simon was backed by the Queens Democratic Party on Monday, May 20 after announcing his candidacy last [...]

Cross Bay Bridge rebate reinstated, but not right away
Cross Bay Bridge rebate reinstated, but not right away
News Melissa Chan 4/03/2012 at 1:16PM

Rockaway residents relishing in the relief of a reinstated, ratified rebate program are now holding their breath. The Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge Residency Rebate Program recently passed the state budget, said Assemblymember Phillip Goldfeder, meaning Rockaway and Broad Channel residents will now be reimbursed for their travels across the bridge. With an E-Z Pass, [...]

Cross Bay toll could be no more
Cross Bay toll could be no more
News Melissa Chan 1/23/2012 at 5:25PM

Rockaway residents may soon find their burdens lighter — at least while trekking across the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge. Under Governor Andrew Cuomo’s budget proposal, a discount program could see Rockaway and Broad Channel residents reimbursed for their travels. Rockaway motorists with an E-Z Pass currently pay $1.19 each time they drive along the [...]