Politics & Government

Weiner's Staff Still at Work

9th Congressional District residents can still reach out to Weiner's office for local needs.

Until a decision is made about the future of the 9th Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner’s staff will maintain the operations of his office as normal, a source familiar with the situation confirmed on Friday.

While the future of the district is currently up in the air, Weiner’s office is open, and will remain open until the vacancy is filled.

That includes helping with traditional constituent services.

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According to reports, Weiner’s letter of resignation had not been officially submitted on the floor of the House of Representatives on Friday afternoon.

Once Weiner’s resignation is accepted, his office will remain open and continue fielding calls from constituents

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo has already called for one special election in New York this year, after the March resignation of upstate Congressman Chris Lee. He is expected to make a decision soon on the status of Weiner’s seat within days, while the state’s legislative session winds down in Albany.

Weiner’s district offices in Queens are located at 80-02 Kew Gardens Road on the border between Kew Gardens and Forest Hills. The office number is 718-520-9001.


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