Queens Leaders Celebrate Women’s History Month in Astoria
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“One woman alone is mighty, but, as many women in this community have shown, all of us working together are unstoppable.”
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Opponents Heap Scorn On Jails Plan
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All women detainees in the city would be housed at the Kew Gardens jail, the city announced Friday.
Read MoreQueens Theatre Company Brings Moulin Rouge to LIC
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The performance “Voulez-Vous,” will feature DJ Bright Light Bright Light and turn the 12,000-foot space into Paris’ famous Moulin Rouge.
Read MoreTB Rate High in Western Queens Despite Citywide Decline
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“Despite recent laudable progress, TB's decline is still too slow.”
Read MoreSchool Policing Budget Spike Is Fuel for School-to-Prison Pipeline, Activists Say
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“The city should be investing in support like guidance counselors, not things that criminalize young people of color in schools.”
Read MoreQueens Arms Itself For 39th Annual Tabletop Tussling Title
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Bicep bullies will compete for thousands of dollars in prizes and bragging rights.
Read MoreQueens’ Greek Leaders Celebrate Hellenic Independence
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State Sen. Michael Gianaris, Assemblymember Aravella Simotas and Councilmember Costa Constantinides joined community leaders to mark Greek heritage.
Read MoreRacial Gaps in Queens DA’s Office Merit More Attention, Say Prosecutors of Color
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‘The office needs to go out and spend more energy trying to recruit and then work on the culture in the office once they get there.'
Read MorePublic Defenders and Prosecutors Agree on Pay Parity, Funding Increases
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‘This inequality in pay deprives our staff of a sustainable living wage, impeding their ability to pursue careers as defenders.’
Read MoreIrish Eyes Were Smiling At the Queens Chamber’s Annual St. Pat’s Luncheon
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The luncheon, held at Antun’s, celebrated Celtic traditions and featured a keynote speech by Dr. Brian John O’Dwyer, Esq.
Read MoreFriends and Family Mourn ‘T,’ the Sixth Cyclist Killed in NYC This Year
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“Heaven just got another beautiful angel.”
Read MoreLawsuits Against Queens Cops Cost City Nearly $1.5 Million Since 2015, Database Reveals
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‘Transparency and accountability around police misconduct are two of the most important issues we face in the fight for criminal justice reform.’
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Queens Stands with Muslim Community After Rightwing Terrorist Attacks
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‘We must unambiguously renounce hatred because the words and attitudes we express towards our brothers and sisters can have lasting and fatal consequences.’
Read MoreState Expands Aid To Queens Immigrant Legal Service Providers
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‘We are ensuring vulnerable immigrants who are unfairly targeted by ICE have the legal assistance and services they need.’
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