Queens BP calls for creation of office of COVID recovery
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“We need to take control of our response to COVID-19.”
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COVID spikes on Rikers, services cut
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“The combination of these data indicates that the risks to the human beings in our custody are at a crisis level.”
Read MoreNew city program pays businesses to get people vaccinated
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“It is more important than ever to ensure everyone gets vaccinated so they can protect themselves, their loved ones and their neighbors.”
Read MoreBiden backs Meng’s COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
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“We can have mature, nuanced conversations about countries, about viruses, about various issues without endangering the lives of our constituents.”
Read MoreNo Mask? These Central Queens initiatives have got you covered
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“We’re here to remind people of the importance of following protocols of distancing, wearing face coverings and most importantly staying home. Just an ounce of prevention goes a long way.”
Read MoreFurious families fume over Forest Hills school shutdown
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“If there’s going to be a rise anywhere, you shut down specifically where the spread happens. Schools should be shut down only when they are the source, otherwise what was the point?”
Read MoreRising COVID rate lands Forest Hills on NYC’s school closure watchlist
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Forest Hills is the latest Queens neighborhood to see a startling spike in COVID-19 rates, a surge that could result in school closures.
Read MoreCentral Queens small businesses fear new shutdown after months of COVID losses
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“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”
Koslowitz, Jewish leaders denounce anti-Semitic coverage of COVID rise
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“When we only focus on a community, when in fact no one is immune from this, it does lend vulnerability to stigmatizing. Take care in not perpetuating stereotypes, not emboldening latent racism, emboldening latent discrimination and phobias and hate, because there is no need for that.”
Read MoreCommunity coalition pushes for permanent sidewalk cafes in Jackson Heights
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“These small businesses need to recover from the pandemic and residents are clamoring for outdoor cafes.”
Read MoreQueens runners compete in remote road races, as online exercisers hit their stride
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On your mark. Get set. Go … wherever and whenever you want.
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