‘No taxation without representation’ — noncitizens rally for NYC voting rights
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“It is un-American to leave them out of that process.”
Read MoreQueens anti-violence leaders kick off city’s annual Peace Week
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The event highlighted the work of community organizations including Life Camp and 696 Build who diffuse disputes in New York City neighborhoods.
Read MoreOpponents of sex work decriminalization launch 2020 legislative fight
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“The Equality model decriminalizes people in prostitution while also providing exit strategies and services to those who need it.”
Read MoreOn Trans Remembrance Day, State Senators pledge to repeal ‘Walking While Trans’ ban
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‘I commit to you today… we will repeal the ‘walking while trans’ law this session in Albany.’
Read MoreAn unprecedented court battle begins in the Queens DA primary. Here’s what to expect.
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Cabán and Katz’s razor-thin margin prompted the borough’s first manual recount since ballot scanners were introduced in 2010.
Read MoreU.S. Rep Meng to face first primary challenge since taking office
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Kew Gardens resident Mel Gagarin announced his candidacy in an open letter shared with the Eagle.
Read MoreNYPD amends patrol guide to curb 'walking while trans' arrests
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“It is a testament to their bravery in coming forward that we are seeing any shift at all.”
Read MoreSex workers condemn massage parlor raids amid proposed crackdown in Flushing
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“NYPD out of massage parlors!” they chanted, in English and Mandarin.
Read MoreDA Candidates Stake Out Positions on Sex Work Decriminalization
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Candidates’ responses ranged: from a willingness to consider the issue, to a call for limited prosecution and diversion alternatives, to support for decriminalization.
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