Queens restaurants call for federal aid
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Restaurant industry leaders and the Queens Chamber of Commerce rallied in Long Island City last week to call for the passage of legislation to bring aid to struggling restaurants.
Queens BP hosts talk on cannabis legalization
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“For far too long marijuana has been a barrier to employment, housing and education for individuals in communities already suffering from inequality.”
Read MoreLaGuardia Community College to launch offshore wind training
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"Building an inclusive offshore wind workforce will allow us to ensure that low-income communities of color and other communities that have been left behind in the past have a chance to lead the green economy of the future."
Read MoreVendors rally against fines and permit caps
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“Street vendors are part of the entrepreneurial backbone of our local economies.”
Read MoreJFK to open new international terminal
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“The entire terminal is inviting passengers in a way that a transformation of JFK should be.”
Read MoreCouncil hears Van Bramer bill banning plastic takeout utensils
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“The status quo of including plastic utensils in all food orders by default is not only unnecessary and unsustainable, it is incredibly costly for the city's restaurants and small businesses.”
Read MoreDOT updates Queens borough board on Open Restaurants
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“We are, at this moment, building upon a lot of the feedback that we heard about the emergency program on the ground.”
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Jamaica leader named to guide state’s economic development
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Hope Knight was tapped Thursday by Governor Kathy Hochul to serve as the commissioner of the Department of Economic Development and as the president and CEO of Empire State Development.
Read MoreBorough board rejects permanent Open Restaurant plan
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“We don’t need to give permission for something to happen, before we know what the permission is going to allow.”
Read MoreJamaica co-working space in progress
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“The co-working space will bring together entrepreneurs in Southeast Queens.”
Read MoreLocal leader wins award to fund mental health work
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“I am honored to have had the opportunity to go from being a youth leader myself to now coaching and supporting so many other amazing and talented young people.”
Read MoreMayor outlines details on indoor vaccine mandate
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“It is the ultimate encouragement to get people vaccinated.”
Read MoreNew city program pays businesses to get people vaccinated
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“It is more important than ever to ensure everyone gets vaccinated so they can protect themselves, their loved ones and their neighbors.”
Read MoreVaccination will soon be required to participate in NYC's indoor activities
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“It's time for people to see vaccination as literally necessary to living a good and full and healthy life.”
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