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Benjamin Chou secures Democratic nod in District 19, takes on GOP incumbent Vickie Paladino this fall

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Jun. 25, 2025 By Jessica Militello Benjamin Chou, a 33-year-old active-duty firefighter and lifelong northeast Queens resident, secured the Democratic nomination in Tuesday’s primary for New York City Council’s 19th District, according to unofficial results from the Board of Elections. With approximately 95% of scanners reporting, Chou earned 7,232 votes—67.12% of the total—while challenger…

City Council: Competitive 2025 race takes shape in northeast Queens’ swing District 19

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Apr. 27, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens voters will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of New York City government as all 51 City Council seats are up for grabs in the 2025 election cycle. With several incumbents term-limited and new challengers stepping into the spotlight, the borough is home to some…