Diana Moreno
Coverage of Diana Moreno in the Nexus archive.
- Western Queens Democratic Socialists of America candidates score hat trick in Assembly primary races
Western Queens Democratic Socialists of America candidates Diana Moreno, Samantha Kattan, and David Orkin won primary races for Assembly Districts 36, 37, and against incumbent Jenifer Rajkumar, respectively. Claire Valdez also secured a Congressional primary victory in the 7th District. The candidates emphasized collective action and socialist governance in their post-election statements.
- Historic NYC church engulfed in 5-alarm blaze; 6 firefighters injured battling stubborn flames
A five-alarm fire engulfed the historic First Reformed Church of Astoria in Queens, causing structural collapses and injuring six firefighters. The blaze began in a vacant rectory attached to the church, which dates back to the 1830s, and required over 270 emergency responders to contain. Community members expressed grief over the damage to the culturally significant site.