House passes Meeks’ corporate diversity bill
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The bill would require public companies to publish diversity data on the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of their executive officers each year.
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Inside City Harvest’s massive Thanksgiving operation
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Thanksgiving starts early at City Harvest.
Read MoreCouncilmember denounces churro vendor arrest
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Councilmember Antonio Reynoso, transit advocates and immigrants’ rights groups have denounced the arrest of a churro vendor at the Myrtle-Wyckoff subway station.
Read MoreQueens has a new pro soccer club
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“It's a dream to help build this football club in Queens.”
Read MoreDowntown Far Rockaway receives economic boost from Small Business Services
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The funds, known as Neighborhood 360°, will be used to pump up key commercial corridors.
Read MoreConstantinides' chief of staff is running for his boss’ Western Queens council seat
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Nick Roloson says he would work to establish more affordable housing in the area and expand the network of protected bike lanes.
Read MoreCity Council votes to rein in ‘rogue’ commercial waste industry
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The issue is particularly acute in Southeast Queens neighborhoods, where waste transfer stations are located.
Read MoreSafety training deadline approaches for construction workers
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Starting Dec. 1, workers at major construction sites are required to have at least 30 hours of safety training.
Read MoreThe whole country copies the birthplace of Xerox
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The birthplace of photocopying lies in the heart of Astoria.
Read MoreImmigrants power Jackson Heights, state study shows
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Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst and North Corona have seen major increases in businesses and jobs over the last decade.
Read MoreFrom super to shelter — evicted Harlem handyman heads to homelessness
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Carlos Zambrano and his family may become homeless after being fired from his job as a superintendent.
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Meng bill would revive committee promoting women-owned businesses
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Meng wants to bring back the Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise, a U.S. government entity that helps women-owned businesses prosper.
Read MoreNew NYC program trains teens for film jobs
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The program’s advisory council includes industry leaders that can better connect students with careers.
Read MoreFar Rockaway food pantry takes bite out of student food insecurity
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Supermarket giant Stop & Shop has also chipped in to the pantry, providing the school with $10,000 worth of gift cards.
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