‘Trump’ still looms above Jamaica Hospital, even as city severs contracts with president
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“I would be supportive of removing a name that has caused so much pain and divisions across the country.”
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Flushing Main Street busway set to open Jan. 19
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“Mass transit is the present and future of this city.”
Read MoreStorm brews at Rockaway Beach Boardwalk contract hearing
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“This feels like an attempt to make up a small portion of that shortfall on the back of working class New Yorkers.”
Read MoreQueens Night Market set to return to Flushing Meadows Corona Park
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After a year away due to COVID-19 precautions, the Queens Night Market has announced plans to return.
Read MoreBeloved boardwalk businesses fear displacement after new operator wins Rockaway contract
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“These are all Rockaway businesses owned by people from the Rockaways.”
Read MoreNY union-backed measure would create workplace COVID protections, employer fines
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“We know this won’t be the last pandemic that we will have to contend with and we want to make sure workers are protected and have a voice.”
Read MoreRego Park Ikea will open this month
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“Every detail was created with the unique needs of New Yorkers in mind.”
Read MoreOpinion: NY can truly thank essential workers by giving them vaccines immediately
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“Put women, minority and immigrant essential workers first for economic relief, social support and for the vaccine.”
Read MoreMayor orders closure of Kew Gardens hotel after New Year’s Day murder
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“I instructed my team to move to close the hotel immediately.”
Read MorePandemic, protests and politics: These were the stories that defined Queens in 2020
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Read MoreIt's game over for Ridgewood's Referee Store after business moves to Long Island
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“At heart, we’re still from Queens.”
Read MoreNY considers ‘fair repair’ bill to let private shops, DIY hobbyists fix devices
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“It’s a whole industry trend, from the cheapest junk to the fanciest equipment.”
Read MoreQueens Catholic schools see enrollment increase during COVID pandemic
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The student population has increased at more than 1/3 of Queens’ Catholic schools.
Read MoreNearly 200 Queens chain stores closed in 2020 as COVID and Amazon hammer businesses
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“The year was marked by unprecedented economic volatility across all sectors.”
Read MoreNonprofit Talk: Institute for Career Development fuels employment during COVID crisis
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Susan Scheer is CEO of the Institute for Career Development.
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