The Republican Delegation of the New York City Council has elected Council Member Joann Ariola as the new Minority Leader.

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.

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. The vote comes after a power ...

Taken on Jan. 23, 2025. Credit John McCarten/NYC Council Media Unit [/caption] Council member Ariola told QNS she feels the vote was “theatrical.” “ I believe…this was done for theatrics ...