Politics & Government

Turner Cuts Ribbon On New Office

Opens Middle Village location for constituent services.

On a chilly afternoon, U.S. Rep. Bob Turner, R-Forest Hills, opened his Queens office on Eliot Avenue in Middle Village, cutting a ribbon with other local elected officials and a throng of supporters.

Joined by City Councilmen Eric Ulrich and Dan Halloran, along with Queens Republican Chairman Phil Ragusa, Turner officially opened his office with a smile on his face.

“I am pleased to be able to share this day with my constituents,” Turner said. “We are looking forward to continuing to provide outstanding constituent services to the people of the Ninth District.”

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The event, which kicked off at around 1:30 p.m. took place in front of 82-20A Eliot Ave. in Middle Village. Turner used the opportunity to talk about some of his plans for the year ahead in Congress.

“This day is about celebrating our district and the great people who live in our communities,” he said. “It is important to me that my staff and I have every opportunity to meet those we are here to serve. We look forward to working with the residents of the Ninth District and I hope that they will utilize the services this office is able to provide.”

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Residents trying to reach Turner’s office can visit his website at http://bobturner.house.gov/, call 718-426-5000, or fax 718-426-5184. 

Turner said he plans to open a Brooklyn office at the beginning of 2012.


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