Tag: nyc-council-district-21

Thomas-Henry leads race to succeed Moya in Queens’ District 21 Democratic primary

Shanel Thomas-Henry with her family at a District 21 election watch-party at Vibras Restaurant & Lounge on Astoria Boulevard. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Jun. 25, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Shanel Thomas-Henry held a narrow lead Tuesday night in the four-way Democratic primary for City Council District 21, according to preliminary results from the New York City Board of Elections. With 95% of scanners reporting, Thomas-Henry had secured 30.9% of the vote, followed by Erycka Montoya with 25.3%,…

Make the Road Action endorses candidates in race to fill Moya’s District 21 seat

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Mar. 20, 2025 By Shane O’Brien As the race for New York City Council District 21 heats up, Make the Road Action, a prominent advocacy organization for immigrant and working-class communities, has weighed in with a key endorsement. The group has thrown its support behind Erycka Montoya, a staffer for Council Speaker Adrienne Adams,…