Many Queens politicians consider the race too close to call.

Mr. Smith has been closely affiliated over the years with several Queens politicians.

The Queens politicians openly shook their heads and rolled their eyes during the mayor's remarks.

Three Queens politicians say these and other problems plague many neighborhoods where drinking establishments are located.

Queens politicians and other critics of the deal agreed that the Port Authority had grossly underpaid the city.

Many of the scandals involved prominent Queens politicians.

But the proposal could gain ground if it appeared that Queens politicians were asking for it.

That project lost support in part because of the opposition of Queens politicians.

Meanwhile, some Queens politicians and transit advocates were growing more dissatisfied and preparing for battle.

Most Queens politicians who have been asked expect that the 53-year-old Mr. Ognibene will win easily.

Many Queens politicians consider the race too close to call.

Mr. Smith has been closely affiliated over the years with several Queens politicians.

The Queens politicians openly shook their heads and rolled their eyes during the mayor's remarks.

Three Queens politicians say these and other problems plague many neighborhoods where drinking establishments are located.

Queens politicians and other critics of the deal agreed that the Port Authority had grossly underpaid the city.

Many of the scandals involved prominent Queens politicians.

But the proposal could gain ground if it appeared that Queens politicians were asking for it.

That project lost support in part because of the opposition of Queens politicians.

Meanwhile, some Queens politicians and transit advocates were growing more dissatisfied and preparing for battle.

Most Queens politicians who have been asked expect that the 53-year-old Mr. Ognibene will win easily.