East Elmhurst town hall erupts over Queens bus network redesign
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“The Q49, they’re totally redesigning in a way that does not serve the public.”
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Queens legal community honors legacy of MLK Jr.
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“We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.”
Read MoreCUNY Excelsior Scholarship sees boost in executive budget
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The Excelsior Scholarship, which covers tuition for a subset of CUNY and SUNY students, would widen its eligibility through the state’s 2021 executive budget.
Read MoreNo new cash for NYCHA in Cuomo’s executive budget
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“The idea is simple: in the richest country in the world, we can and we must guarantee that everyone has a safe, sustainable, healthy and truly affordable home.”
Read MoreYouth Court program provides jail-free solutions for Queens teens
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The Youth Court is supervised by an adult staff member, but the final decision on sanctions rests on the shoulders of a group of 14-18-year-olds.
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‘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 MoreCorona Lyft driver sentenced after sexually assaulting passenger
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Welinton Fernandez, 31, was convicted in November 2019 of a criminal sexual act and sexual abuse.
Read MoreCity moves forward with plan to divest from fossil fuel industry
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Divestment is part of the OneNYC 2050 plan to build a more sustainable city.
Read MoreAttorney claims ‘insanity defense’ in murder trial of Ridgewood artist
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“The violence can’t be explained by any rational process.”
Read MoreCrowley rejects developer money in Queens borough president race
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“Their $1,000 is less important to me than $150 from a regular person.”
Read MoreProgram to help subway homeless conceals arrest quota system, transit cops claim
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“The homeless are now clearly being targeted as violators of transit rules and being treated differently than any other citizen.”
Read MoreSilver announces town hall on court system overhaul
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Silver, the Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for New York City, announced the town hall meeting on Thursday morning before a packed courtroom.
Read MoreBP candidates head to Flushing, Jamaica for upcoming debates
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The campaign season is heating up.
Read MoreAwkwafina is Nora from Queens — and the voice of the No. 7 train
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The next stop is … wait is that Awkwafina?
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