NYC ditches two-case school closure rule
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“We looked at the science and we have come to the conclusion it's time for a change.”
Read MoreCandidates urge NYC to exempt accessibility costs from matching funds spending cap
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“Making our campaigns accessible and inclusive to all New Yorkers should not feel like a luxury cost.”
Read MoreHusband of Queens judge runs for Bronx civil court seat
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“Because it’s an elected position you want to have some reason to claim the community, but it’s not legally required.”
Read MoreOne year after first Rikers COVID death, advocates push parole reform law
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The Less Is More Act would overhaul parole in New York
Read MoreVan Bramer and Choe cross-endorse ahead of Flushing business tour
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The progressive candidates visited Flushing Saturday.
Read MoreQueens DA declines to prosecute cop who appeared to kneel on man’s neck
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“There is insufficient evidence of an unlawful method of restraint.”
Read MoreMore than 93K New Yorkers got a COVID vaccine Thursday
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“That's the most by far that's been achieved in a single day.”
Read MoreQueens woman sues cop for filming sex, slams 'gaslighting' prosecutors
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“It’s evidence of your instability, madam. Your instability alone is sufficient reason not to pursue it.”
Read MoreJamaica man charged with murder in beating death of neighbor
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He faces up to life in prison.
Read MoreDetainees moved out of NYC’s lone private jail as federal contract expires
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The Queens Detention Facility’s federal contract ended March 31.
Read MoreNew York enacts law to limit solitary confinement
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“For far too long, countless people have needlessly suffered and died in solitary confinement in New York State prisons and jails.”
Read MoreMarijuaNO: Here's why Queens lawmakers opposed legal weed
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Addabbo, Pheffer Amato, Barnwell and Rajkumar all opposed legal weed.
Read MoreQueens community board reforms would penalize misbehaving members
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New Community Board appointments incoming.
Read MoreSoutheast Queens voters contemplate crowded field for mayor
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“I’m open to listening to everybody.”
Read MoreConstantinides resigns from NYC council
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There will be no special election to replace him.
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