In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced a series of steps to protect the general public healthGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. In addition to closing city schools, bars, theaters, and more, the Mayor has also announced that the Queens Borough President election will be rescheduled to a later dateGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Queens Borough President nominee and City Council Member Costa Constantinides released the following statement in light of the Mayor’s announcement: “The health, safety, and stability of Queens is most importantGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. While we’re grateful to everyone who came out to vote early this weekend, we respect the Mayor’s decision to suspend the special electionGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. I know my colleagues and I will continue to put the well being of Queens residents first in these challenging weeks aheadGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. This is a time when we all need to come togetherGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.”

The decision came one day after early voting began for the Borough President race, with the original date set at March 24thGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. As of now, no official date has been announced for the special electionGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

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