Minnesota public housing activists warn of NYCHA’s new ‘Czar of Privatization’
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“He’s going to destroy public housing.”
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OPINION: It’s time for a childcare revolution
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“With average costs surpassing college tuition and median rent, quality child care is unaffordable for most families.”
Read MoreTypo screws up Automatic Voter Registration bill
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The typo got some Republican lawmakers riled up.
Read MoreMarijuana was decriminalized. Here’s what that means for Queens.
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The bill reduces the penalty for possession of less than two ounces of marijuana from a misdemeanor to a violation punishable by a fine.
Read MoreLegislature agrees to limit solitary, but fails to pass HALT bill
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The new policy clarifies that solitary will be reserved only for conduct that creates significant risk to the safety and security of correctional facilities.
Read MoreBorough President formally rejects proposed Kew Gardens jail
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The city’s borough-based jail proposal would construct a 1,500-bed jail 126-02 82nd Ave, on the former site of the Queens House of Detention.
Read MoreA pregnant mother arrested by ICE at Queens Family Court is still sick in a NJ jail
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“It’s unclear if she will be able to get out even with the humanitarian concerns.”
Read MoreQueens Votes for the next district attorney on June 25
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Seven candidates of various ages, experiences and backgrounds are running for the Democratic nomination to become the next Queens County District Attorney.
Read MoreIt’s In Queens June 21 to June 27
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Queens fun-seekers will be able to party hearty at Summer Solstice celebrations, Pride Month events, art openings, outdoor and indoor concerts, and more.
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Eagle and Mayor’s Office urge Queens residents to vote June 25
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In an interview with the Eagle, Deputy Mayor Thompson stressed how everyday citizens can influence our democracy by casting their vote.
Read MoreMayor’s Office files lawsuit against alleged $5m illegal hotel operation
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The complaint names Astoria resident Elvis Tominovic as the leader of the operation, and states the scheme generated $5 million from 60,000 guests at 36 buildings.
Read MoreTransit advocates hail bus lane bill that removes cap on camera enforcement
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Under the bill, drivers who violate bus lane laws more than four times in a 12-month period are subject to a $250 fine.
Read MoreBorough Hall funds $65 million worth of upgrades throughout Queens
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The $65 million will come from the FY 2020 budget that Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council agreed upon on June 14.
Read MoreE-bikes could become legal across New York with vote Wednesday
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Activists have hailed the bill, sponsored by Queens Assemblymember Nily Rozic and State Sen. Jessica Ramos, as a breakthrough piece of legislation.
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