Rockaway Community Justice Center offers a second chance for low-level offenders

Rockaway Community Justice Center offers a second chance for low-level offenders

“A low-level offense should not equal a life sentence for our young people. Unfortunately that’s what’s happened too often in communities of color in the Rockaways, with young people locked out of employment, housing, job opportunities.”

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Central Queens small businesses fear new shutdown after months of COVID losses

Central Queens small businesses fear new shutdown after months of COVID losses

“You're punishing the businesses, and by punishing the businesses you’re punishing the city itself. You're hurting renters and owners and everyone except the people who you should be”

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Flushing Meadows nature trail marred by oily muck

Flushing Meadows nature trail marred by oily muck

“We need to try harder to save its natural quality — it has potential to be truly beautiful for plants, animals and humans alike!,” she continued. “The oil from the road shouldn't be seeping into the soil and the lake!”

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