Goya CEO names Rep. Ocasio-Cortez 'employee of the month'
Goya CEO Robert Unanue said in a radio interview Monday that New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was named 'employee of the month.'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wins re-election
Ocasio-Cortez has won a second term.
AOC calls out ‘racial injustice, colonization, misogyny’ in minute-long DNC speech
Firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., called out "racial injustice, colonization, misogyny" as she helped nominate progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT., to be the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee.
Local lawmakers decry ‘attack’ on U.S. Postal Service by President Trump
Local lawmakers stood with postal workers to protest what they are calling an attack on our democracy by President Donald Trump.
On House floor, Ocasio-Cortez, other Democrats call out abuse from men including Trump
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's outrage over a Republican lawmaker's verbal assault has broadened into an extraordinary moment on the House floor.
AOC wins primary while many other races undecided
Freshman U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won her Democratic primary Tuesday, but election night ended with uncertainty over the outcomes of several other New York congressional races featuring other young insurgents.
Ocasio-Cortez battles accusations of losing touch with Queens district
It's Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's turn to defend her record and battle accusations that she's lost touch with her district.
NY Democrats file appeal to stop presidential primary
Democratic members of the state’s Board of Elections filed an appeal Wednesday of a federal judge's reinstatement of the New York presidential primary.
Schumer and AOC demand 'Disaster Funeral Assistance'
New York lawmakers are demanding federal 'Disaster Funeral Assistance' to help the families of coronavirus victims bury their loved ones.
AOC: Biden needs a 'real' health care plan
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden should “at a bare minimum” talk specifics about providing health care for everyone if he hopes to build enthusiasm for his campaign against President Donald Trump, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told The Associated Press.
Ocasio-Cortez, Lin-Manuel Miranda promote NYC census
“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda is joining U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in a public service announcement aimed at getting New Yorkers of all backgrounds, including immigrants, to participate in the once-a-decade head count.
Trump: AOC will run and win against Schumer
President Trump said that Freshman Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will run against New York Senator Charles Schumer for his seat.
MTA votes to hire more cops
18 of 21 MTA board members voted Wednesday in favor of hiring 500 additional MTA Police officers to patrol subways and Long Island Railroad and Metro-North platforms in the coming year.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez joins calls for bailout of NYC taxi drivers
Years ago, a New York City taxi medallion could fetch a price well over $1M, but according to an investigation by the New York Times, a handful of taxi industry leaders profited by artificially inflating medallion prices and issuing reckless loans to drivers. Now, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is adding her name to a growing list of lawmakers that also includes Rep. Nydia Velasquez and Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who support a financial rescue package for New York City’s taxi drivers.
Can progressive Democrats turn local victories into national ones?
Following Tiffany Caban's victory in the Democratic primary for Queens district attorney, can progressive Democrats translate smaller victories like hers and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's into national victories?