New council members are finally starting to settle in

De La Rosa, Sanchez say they're ready to tackle immigrant rights, housing

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER
Posted 1/20/22

The city council made history when it elected Queens Councilwoman Adrienne Adams its new Speaker. Adams is only the third woman — and the first African American one — ever to lead the city legislative body. For Councilwoman Carmen De La Rosa, this vote was a “momentous occasion.”

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