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Jan. 30, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A political newcomer from Astoria announced last week that he is running to represent western Queens in the state assembly—drawing a swift rebuke from incumbent Zohran Mamdani. Steven T. Beard, in an extensive declaration on X, outlined his vision for the 36th District in an almost 4,000-word post that… Read more »