City and State: Queens Top 10 Elected Officials
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City & State NY
1. Michael Gianaris
State Senate Deputy Majority Leader
Michael Gianaris’ political power has soared in his nearly 20 years in office, just like the new skyscrapers in his Western Queens district. The top strategist in the state’s upper chamber seems to have perfected the balancing act, pushing the right positions for his progressive constituents while maintaining his establishment ties and working with moderates. Gov. Andrew Cuomo can’t stand him – and Gianaris considers that a badge of honor.
