“Why are you refusing to resign?” Controversial Queens Assemblymember accused of sexual assault lampooned at Community Board meeting

Assemblymember Juan Ardila, in the top left corner, speaking to Community Board 2 April 4, 2023 (screenshot)

May 5, 2023 By Christian Murray

If he thought it was business as usual—he was very much mistaken.

Controversial Assemblymember Juan Ardila, who was accused earlier this year by two women of sexual assault, addressed Community Board 2 via Zoom Thursday night.

He initially began by discussing his “victories” in Albany and the work he has been doing for his western Queens district—but was later slammed by the board for not addressing the sexual assaults, which took place at a Manhattan party in October 2015.

The accusers came forward in March and

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