Joann Ariola, the new GOP chief on the City Council, told The Post after her stunning ascension Friday that she wants to be a “hands-on” leader while growing the Republican presence in New York.

Queens Councilmember Joann Ariola was elected to be the City Council’s minority leader in a vote on Friday — the caucus’s second try at elevating a member to the role.

“Choosing Vickie Paladino as the minority whip had nothing to do with ill will towards Council Member Vernikov,” Ariola said. Once Ariola’s election is certified by the council, she will be formally ...

Some Queens residents say NYC bungled a long-awaited repaving project 01:52. NEW YORK -- City Councilwoman Joann Ariola says Cross Bay Boulevard in Broad Channel, Queens was long overdue for a ...

Carr, Borelli and Council Member Inna Vernikov cast their votes while Council Members Joann Ariola – who has been pushing hard for the role – Vickie Paladino and Kristy Marmorato did not attend.

On “Forbes Newsroom,” Republican New York City Councilwoman Joann Ariola spoke about the Daniel Penny acquittal, in which she praised the jury and called for families of mentally ill people to ...

Queens Councilwoman Joann Ariola joined “The Rush Hour” to discuss congestion pricing, subway safety, and the upcoming partial A train shutdown to the Rockaways. (Spectrum News NY1) ...

Joann Ariola, the new GOP chief on the City Council, told The Post after her stunning ascension Friday that she wants to be a ...

Joann Ariola, the new GOP chief on the City Council, told The Post after her stunning ascension Friday that she wants to be a “hands-on” leader while growing the Republican presence in New York.