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Central Queens Independent Democrats (CQuID)
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Democratic Party club focused on fighting for racial and economic justice, and grassroots democracy | Central Queens, NYC 🌎
Find us at: cquid.org
We’re also on IG: @cquid718 | FB: @CQUID718 | X/Twitter: @CQUID718
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📣 REMINDER 📣

Join us for our family-friendly potluck picnic in the park this Sunday 🌳🚴‍♂️🤸🏻‍♀️🍒🫐🍉

📅 Sunday, August 3rd
🕐 12-3 PM
📍 The Overlook at Forest Park (80-30 Park Lane, Kew Gardens, NY 11415)

➡️ RSVP at bit.ly/cquidpotluck 😃✨️
Graphic with the image of a picnic with food, lemonade and picnic basket. Logo of Central Queens Independent Democrats at the top center. Below text reads: CENTRAL QUEENS INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATS | Eat, Play, & Socialize With Us At Our: Potluck Party In The Park | When: Sunday, July 27th | 12 - 3pm | Where: The Overlook at Forest Park, Kew Gardens | RSVP: bit.ly/cquidpotluck
August 1, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Due to today’s 🌧 forecast, our picnic is POSTPONED.

Join us for our family-friendly potluck picnic in the park NEXT Sunday 🌳🚴‍♂️🤸🏻‍♀️🍒🫐🍉😎

📅 Sunday, 8/3
🕐 12-3 PM
📍 The Overlook at Forest Park (80-30 Park Lane, Kew Gardens, NY 11415)

➡️ RSVP at bit.ly/cquidpotluck
Potluck announcement indicating postponed Potluck announcement with new date: Sunday, August 3rd | 12-3pm
July 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Ahhh Summer 🌞😎

Join us for our family-friendly potluck picnic in the park this Sunday 🌳🚴‍♂️🤸🏻‍♀️🍒🫐🍉

📅 Sunday, July 27th
🕐 12-3 PM
📍 The Overlook at Forest Park (80-30 Park Lane, Kew Gardens, NY 11415)

➡️ RSVP at bit.ly/cquidpotluck 😃✨️
Graphic with the image of a picnic with food, lemonade and picnic basket. Logo of Central Queens Independent Democrats at the top center. Below text reads: CENTRAL QUEENS INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATS | Eat, Play, & Socialize With Us At Our: Potluck Party In The Park | When: Sunday, July 27th | 12 - 3pm | Where: The Overlook at Forest Park, Kew Gardens | RSVP: bit.ly/cquidpotluck
July 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Our statement on the Illegal Detainment of NYC Comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social:

The unlawful arrest of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander by ICE is a blatant and deeply troubling abuse of power that underscores the agency’s ongoing pattern of overreach and disregard for democratic norms. 🧵
Screenshot of a written statement that reads: Illegal Detainment of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander June 17, 2025 Queens, New York The unlawful arrest of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander by ICE is a blatant and deeply troubling abuse of power that underscores the agency’s ongoing pattern of overreach and disregard for democratic norms. We unequivocally condemn this political targeting of an elected official who has consistently stood with immigrant communities and challenged systemic injustice. This act is not only an affront to due process but a dangerous escalation in the criminalization of dissent and advocacy. We demand Brad Lander’s immediate release and a full investigation into this egregious violation of civil liberties. Central Queens Independent Democrats https://www.cquid.org/
June 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Rank #5: @scottstringernyc.bsky.social
A campaign endorsement poster from Central Queens Independent Democrats (CQuID) titled “Why Our Members Endorse Zellnor Myrie.” At the top is the CQuID logo and the organization's name in white on a blue background. In the center is a smiling portrait of Scott Stringer inside a circular orange frame. To the left, a vertical orange sidebar ranks five endorsed candidates with headshots: Zohran Mamdani (#1), Brad Lander (#2), Adrienne Adams (#3), Zellnor Myrie (#4), and Scott Stringer (#5). Below Scott Stringer’s portrait is one testimonial quote. The quote says: “Scott Stringer is a strong advocate for expanding public transit and making NYC streets safer for everyone. - C.H. in Kew Gardens. The bottom section encourages voters to “Rank All Five on Your Ballot” and provides links to CQuID’s website (cquid.org), social media handle (@cquid718), and a QR code with the label “About our rankings.”
June 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Rank #4: @zellnor.bsky.social
A campaign endorsement poster from Central Queens Independent Democrats (CQuID) titled “Why Our Members Endorse Zellnor Myrie.” At the top is the CQuID logo and the organization's name in white on a blue background. In the center is a smiling portrait of Zellnor Myrie inside a circular orange frame. To the left, a vertical orange sidebar ranks five endorsed candidates with headshots: Zohran Mamdani (#1), Brad Lander (#2), Adrienne Adams (#3), Zellnor Myrie (#4), and Scott Stringer (#5). Below Zellnor Myrie’s portrait are two testimonial quotes. The first says: “Zellnor Myrie is a champion of voting rights and criminal justice reform.” — M.B. in Richmond Hill. The second reads: “Unlike the corrupt and cowardly Cuomo, Zellnor Myrie is someone we can count on to actually stand up to Trump, and we can count on Zellnor to try to make life in New York City more affordable and equitable for all of us.” — B.L. in Jamaica. The bottom section encourages voters to “Rank All Five on Your Ballot” and provides links to CQuID’s website (cquid.org), social media handle (@cquid718), and a QR code with the label “About our rankings.”
June 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Rank #3: @adrienne4thepeople.bsky.social
A campaign poster from the Central Queens Independent Democrats (CQuID) titled “Why Our Members Endorse Adrienne Adams.” The top features the CQuID logo and organization name in blue and white, with the headline in orange and white text. At the center is a large portrait of Adrienne Adams in a blue blazer, framed by an orange circular design. To the left is a vertical strip showing ranked candidate portraits: Zohran Mamdani (#1), Brad Lander (#2), Adrienne Adams (#3), Zellnor Myrie (#4), and Scott Stringer (#5). Below Adrienne Adams’s photo are two testimonial quotes. The first reads: “Steady, strong, and unshakably focused, Adrienne Adams is the steadfast advocate New Yorkers can count on to fight for them every time.” — H.D. in Rego Park. The second says: “Adrienne Adams stood up to Mayor Eric Adams, blocking his assaults on our schools, libraries, and parks.” — M.B. in Richmond Hill. The bottom section encourages viewers to “Rank All Five on Your Ballot” and includes a QR code, CQuID’s website (cquid.org), social media handle (@cquid718), and a button labeled “About our rankings.”
June 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Rank #2: @bradlander.bsky.social
A campaign poster from the Central Queens Independent Democrats (CQuID) titled "Why Our Members Endorse Brad Lander." At the top is the CQuID logo and title in blue and orange. A large portrait of Brad Lander is centered, framed by an orange and blue circular design. To the left is a vertical column of ranked candidate photos with numbers: Zohran Mamdani (#1), Brad Lander (#2), Adrienne Adams (#3), Zellnor Myrie (#4), and Scott Stringer (#5). Below Brad Lander’s photo are three testimonial quotes. The first reads: “Brad Lander has both a longstanding record of commitment to the public interest and a platform around which a majority of the city can unite.” — B.L. in Jamaica. The second is a short quote: “Big guy, big heart, big plans” — S.B. in Kew Gardens. The third reads: “In his life of public service, Brad Lander has demonstrated his deep commitment to justice and gained a thorough knowledge of how the City budget and City agencies work.” — M.B. in Richmond Hill. The bottom of the poster includes a call to action to “Rank All Five on Your Ballot,” a QR code, and CQuID’s website (cquid.org) and social media handle (@cquid718), along with a link labeled “About our rankings.”
June 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Rank #1: @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
A campaign poster by the Central Queens Independent Democrats (CQuID) titled "Why Our Members Endorse Zohran Mamdani." The top section features the CQuID logo and branding. A large portrait of Zohran Mamdani is centered, surrounded by a decorative orange and blue circular design. To the left, there is a vertical list of ranked candidate photos labeled 1 through 5: Zohran Mamdani (#1), Brad Lander (#2), Adrienne Adams (#3), Zellnor Myrie (#4), and Scott Stringer (#5). Below Mamdani’s photo are two member testimonials. The first reads: “Zohran Mamdani is no ordinary politician. He is smart, funny, principled and down to earth. We can trust him not to sell out, and to fight for us all.” — M.B. in Richmond Hill. The second says: “Zohran Mamdani conveys what we stand for in a clear and tangible way, and empowers us to fight for a more affordable and equitable New York.” — B.L. in Jamaica. The bottom of the poster includes a QR code, CQuID’s website (cquid.org), social media handle (@cquid718), and a call to action: "Rank all five on your ballot."
June 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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We're excited to announce our updated ranked endorsements for NYC Mayor in the upcoming Democratic Party primary.

Stay tuned for opportunities to join us at our field events!

Remember to rank 5 candidates on your ballot and DO NOT rank Andrew Cuomo!! 🧵 1/6

#RankTheSlate
#DontRankCuomo
A political endorsement poster from the Central Queens Independent Democrats (CQUID) for the NYC mayoral race. The title reads “ENDORSE FOR NYC MAYOR.” It features five candidates ranked in order with their names and photos: ZOHRAN MAMDANI (labeled #1) BRAD LANDER (#2) ADRIENNE ADAMS (#3) ZELLNOR MYRIE(#4) SCOTT STRINGER (#5) At the bottom, the poster says: “RANK ALL FIVE ON YOUR BALLOT AND DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT RANKING CUOMO!” The background is blue with orange and white text.
June 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Central Queens Independent Democrats Statement Regarding Recent Mayoral Endorsements

In light of State Senator Jessica Ramos recent endorsement of Andrew Cuomo for Mayor of New York City, we are officially rescinding our endorsement. 🧵 1/9

#RankTheSlate #DontRankCuomo
A statement from Central Queens Independent Democrats announcing rescinding of the mayoral candidate endorsement of Senator Jessica Ramos, and the endorsement of Scott Stringer.
June 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Rank #5: @zellnor.bsky.social
Campaign endorsement poster from Central Queens Independent Democrats (CQuID) titled “Why Our Members Endorse Zellnor Myrie.” At the top is the CQuID logo and the organization's name in white on a blue background. In the center is a smiling portrait of Zellnor Myrie inside a circular orange frame. To the left, a vertical orange sidebar ranks five endorsed candidates with headshots: Zohran Mamdani (#1), Brad Lander (#2), Adrienne Adams (#3), Jessica Ramos (#4), and Zellnor Myrie (#5). Below Zellnor Myrie’s portrait are two testimonial quotes. The first says: “Zellnor Myrie is a champion of voting rights and criminal justice reform.” — M.B. in Richmond Hill. The second reads: “Unlike the corrupt and cowardly Cuomo, Zellnor Myrie is someone we can count on to actually stand up to Trump, and we can count on Zellnor to try to make life in New York City more affordable and equitable for all of us.” — B.L. in Jamaica. The bottom section encourages voters to “Rank All Five on Your Ballot” and provides links to CQuID’s website (cquid.org), social media handle (@cquid718), and a QR code with the label “About our rankings.”
May 28, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Rank #4: @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social
Campaign endorsement poster by the Central Queens Independent Democrats (CQuID) titled “Why Our Members Endorse Jessica Ramos.” At the top is the CQuID logo and organization name in white on a blue background. Below is a large portrait of Jessica Ramos in a circular orange design, smiling and wearing hoop earrings and a colorful beaded necklace. To the left is a vertical strip listing the ranked candidates: Zohran Mamdani (#1), Brad Lander (#2), Adrienne Adams (#3), Jessica Ramos (#4), and Zellnor Myrie (#5). Two testimonial quotes are displayed below Ramos’s portrait. The first quote states: “In 2019, Jessica Ramos secured workmans' comp. insurance for upstate farmworkers. In 2020, she coordinated the distribution of the food from these same farmers from her office to help thousands in Queens.” — E.A. in Forest Hills. The second quote reads: “Among all of the candidates running for mayor, Jessica Ramos is by far the candidate whose judgment I would most consistently trust.” — B.L. in Jamaica. The bottom banner encourages viewers to “Rank All Five on Your Ballot” and includes CQuID’s website (cquid.org), social media handle (@cquid718), and a QR code linking to information “About our rankings.”
May 28, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Rank #3: @adrienne4thepeople.bsky.social‬
Promotional poster from the Central Queens Independent Democrats (CQuID) titled “Why Our Members Endorse Adrienne Adams.” The top features the CQuID logo and organization name in blue and white, with the headline in orange and white text. At the center is a large portrait of Adrienne Adams in a blue blazer, framed by an orange circular design. To the left is a vertical strip showing ranked candidate portraits: Zohran Mamdani (#1), Brad Lander (#2), Adrienne Adams (#3), Jessica Ramos (#4), and Zellnor Myrie (#5). Below Adrienne Adams’s photo are two testimonial quotes. The first reads: “Steady, strong, and unshakably focused, Adrienne Adams is the steadfast advocate New Yorkers can count on to fight for them every time.” — H.D. in Rego Park. The second says: “Adrienne Adams stood up to Mayor Eric Adams, blocking his assaults on our schools, libraries, and parks.” — M.B. in Richmond Hill. The bottom section encourages viewers to “Rank All Five on Your Ballot” and includes a QR code, CQuID’s website (cquid.org), social media handle (@cquid718), and a button labeled “About our rankings.”
May 28, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Rank #2: @bradlander.bsky.social
Campaign poster from the Central Queens Independent Democrats (CQuID) titled "Why Our Members Endorse Brad Lander." At the top is the CQuID logo and title in blue and orange. A large portrait of Brad Lander is centered, framed by an orange and blue circular design. To the left is a vertical column of ranked candidate photos with numbers: Zohran Mamdani (#1), Brad Lander (#2), Adrienne Adams (#3), Jessica Ramos (#4), and Zellnor Myrie (#5). Below Brad Lander’s photo are three testimonial quotes. The first reads: “Brad Lander has both a longstanding record of commitment to the public interest and a platform around which a majority of the city can unite.” — B.L. in Jamaica. The second is a short quote: “Big guy, big heart, big plans” — S.B. in Kew Gardens. The third reads: “In his life of public service, Brad Lander has demonstrated his deep commitment to justice and gained a thorough knowledge of how the City budget and City agencies work.” — M.B. in Richmond Hill. The bottom of the poster includes a call to action to “Rank All Five on Your Ballot,” a QR code, and CQuID’s website (cquid.org) and social media handle (@cquid718), along with a link labeled “About our rankings.”
May 28, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Rank #1: @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
A campaign poster by the Central Queens Independent Democrats (CQuID) titled "Why Our Members Endorse Zohran Mamdani." The top section features the CQuID logo and branding. A large portrait of Zohran Mamdani is centered, surrounded by a decorative orange and blue circular design. To the left, there is a vertical list of ranked candidate photos labeled 1 through 5: Zohran Mamdani (#1), Brad Lander (#2), Adrienne Adams (#3), Jessica Ramos (#4), and Zellnor Myrie (#5). Below Mamdani’s photo are two member testimonials. The first reads: “Zohran Mamdani is no ordinary politician. He is smart, funny, principled and down to earth. We can trust him not to sell out, and to fight for us all.” — M.B. in Richmond Hill. The second says: “Zohran Mamdani conveys what we stand for in a clear and tangible way, and empowers us to fight for a more affordable and equitable New York.” — B.L. in Jamaica. The bottom of the poster includes a QR code, CQuID’s website (cquid.org), social media handle (@cquid718), and a call to action: "Rank all five on your ballot."
May 28, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Stay tuned for opportunities to join us at our field events! Remember to rank 5 candidates on your ballot and DO NOT rank Andrew Cuomo!! #Rank5ForTheWin
#HellNoCuomo
A press release document from the Central Queens Independent Democrats (CQuID), dated May 27, 2025, announcing their ranked choice endorsement for NYC Mayor. The CQuID logo is at the top center. The document endorses the following candidates in order: 1) Zohran Mamdani, 2) Brad Lander, 3) Adrienne Adams, 4) Jessica Ramos, and 5) Zellnor Myrie. It emphasizes these candidates' commitment to housing justice, sustainability, equity, and democratic accountability. The release urges voters to rank all five to prevent Andrew Cuomo from gaining traction, highlighting the strategic importance of using all five ranked choice slots on the ballot. The document includes a reference to visit cquid.org for more details. A continuation page of a press release from the Central Queens Independent Democrats (CQuID), urging New Yorkers to oppose Andrew Cuomo’s return to public office. The statement criticizes Cuomo for “A Legacy of Corruption and Abuse of Power” and being “An Obstruction to Progressive Policy.” It calls for electing leaders with integrity and a proven commitment to empowering communities. The release endorses a hopeful, inclusive vision for New York City and emphasizes the importance of ranked choice voting. At the bottom, contact information for CQuID is provided, including an email address (info@cquid.org) and website (www.cquid.org). The page ends with a "###" to indicate the conclusion of the press release.
May 28, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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We’re proud to announce our ranked choice endorsements for Mayor of New York City in the upcoming Democratic Party primary election. #RankTheSlate 🧵 1/7
A political endorsement poster from the Central Queens Independent Democrats (CQUID) for the NYC mayoral race. The title reads “ENDORSE FOR NYC MAYOR.” It features five candidates ranked in order with their names and photos: ZOHRAN MAMDANI (labeled #1) BRAD LANDER (#2) ADRIENNE ADAMS (#3) JESSICA RAMOS (#4) ZELLNOR MYRIE (#5) At the bottom, the poster says: “RANK ALL FIVE ON YOUR BALLOT AND DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT RANKING CUOMO!” The background is blue with orange and white text.
May 28, 2025 at 1:45 AM