A 24-year-old transgender socialist announced her bid to unseat a Queens assemblyman accused of sexual abuse on Tuesday and become Albany s first openly trans legislator.
In a significant change of heart, Won announced Monday afternoon she’s ready to support the Astoria, Queens rezoning efforts, all but ensuring that the massive project in her district will get the final thumbs up from the full Council.
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The 7-0 subcommittee vote means the proposal, known as Innovation Queens, will be sent to the Council’s Land Use Committee for a vote on Monday. That will give the developers, Mayor Adams’ administration and New York City Councilwoman Julie Won, who represents Astoria, where the project is planned, time to hash out details.