Redbird auction takes flight
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The auction for the last of a generation of subway cars has buyers ready to play ball.
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Queens says ‘hell no’ to overturning Roe
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Rally-goers called for federal abortion protection to be signed into law and for better support for those seeking abortions in states likely to implement restrictive laws if the SCOTUS decision is made official.
Read MoreBorough Hall hosts school supply drive
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“Our backpack and school supply donation drive will make life a little easier for many of these hard-working families.”
Read MoreBorough Hall celebrates Peruvian Independence Day
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“Places of power like Queens Borough Hall are symbolic spaces of justice and economic prosperity and we want our Peruvian community to understand that they have access to both.”
Read MoreOpinion: Bring Billie Holliday home
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Placing the Billie Holiday monument at Addisleigh Park, near where she lived, would resonate with the larger musical history of the area, creating an important local landmark and supporting tourism
Read MoreQueens Borough Hall ceremonial address honors late BP Claire Shulman
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“From now on, everyone who visits the people’s house will see the name of Claire Shulman and reflect on the great work she did to build a better Queens.”
Read MoreQueens borough president will host two job fairs in April
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Queens Borough President Donovan Richards will host two virtual Queens job fairs
Read MoreRichards names transition team ahead of move to Queens Borough Hall
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Richards doesn’t have to wait until 2021 to take office.
Read MoreRichards moves closer to Queens borough president nomination after Crowley concedes
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“During these most challenging times, we need unity to bring our great borough together.”
Read MorePublic review process begins for plan to actually close Rikers jails
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Though Rikers is technically part of the Bronx, it is located within Queens Community District 1.
Read MoreProposed Rockaway development makes waves at public hearing
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Representatives from the community were divided on the project.
Read MoreLand Use Hearing opens door for new Queens gyms and swim school
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The board review three new “physical cultural establishments” (aka gyms and a swim school).
Read MoreCity to Honor ‘Lady Day’ with Statue at Queens Borough Hall
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‘Singers still speak of her as among the very best.’
Read MoreQueens Rallies Against Hate at Borough Hall
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A diverse collection of Queens community and faith leaders joined Borough President Melinda Katz and a handful of elected officials Monday night to condemn a recent string of hate crimes, including the murder of 11 Jewish worshippers inside a Pittsburgh synagogue.
Read MoreLegal Aid, Katz Renew Push For Conviction Sealing
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“Know Your Rights Week: Closing Cases, Opening Doors” public workshops will take place in various parts of the borough from Oct. 24 to 26. The workshops enable attendees to meet with lawyers to confidentially discuss how to apply to seal their non-violent criminal conviction records and clean up their rap sheet.
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