Queens’ acting borough president Lee concludes unlikely 11-month run
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“Despite staying on much longer than expected, my commitment to serve the people of Queens as necessary is now fulfilled.”
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Richards set to take over as Queens borough president after BOE certifies victory
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The BOE certified the results of his election Tuesday.
Read MoreQueens leaders honor local veterans Tuesday
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Queen District Attorney Melinda Katz and Acting Borough President Sharon Lee will co-host a Veterans Day Observance Ceremony Tuesday to honor those who have served.
Read MoreQueens hospitals will increase number of nurses specializing in sex assault care, with funding from Lee
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“Specialized, sensitive forensic care can make all the difference in the immediate aftermath of rape and/or sexual assault, not just in the ultimate pursuit of justice but in the survivor’s own agency and power.”
Read MoreCommonpoint Queens has distributed 1 million pounds of food since March
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The nonprofit organization Commonpoint Queens has distributed more than 1 million pounds of food since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City.
Read MoreKoslowitz, 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 MoreNYC nearly doubled senior meal delivery during Queens’ COVID crisis
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“The challenge is greater than in recent memory in terms of serving our elders and making sure they are not left behind or abandoned.”
Read MoreSen. Gillibrand visits LIC Food pantry to announced new legislation
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“Food banks have gone above and beyond and continue to work hard to meet demand. Government needs to do more for parents who lost jobs through no fault of their own.”
Read MoreSeven new appointees join Queens’ Community Education Councils
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The CEC members are tasked with visiting schools to assess their educational needs, examining educational programs and making recommendations on district issues.
Read MoreSoutheast Queens leaders call for investment, accountability to end gun violence
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“Young people have to speak to each other.”
Read MoreWestern Queens community board members question complaints that jettisoned executive
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“It was a complete shock to me.”
Read MoreWestern Queens community board chair dropped following discrimination complaint
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The decision not to reappoint the chair came six days after the Eagle reported on a discrimination complaint lodged against her.
Read MoreCuomo cancels Queens BP special election
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The Queens borough president special election is canceled, according to an executive order signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo Friday night.
Read MoreQueens leaders memorialize neighbors and honor healthcare heroes
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“We are each very much part of a larger whole especially, here in Queens, and we will only get through this together and stronger if we are united.”
Read MoreCommunity Board term for new members will begin May 31
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“I will issue the 2020 appointments to the borough's 14 Community Boards in the coming weeks.”
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