Occupy NYCHA takes root in South Jamaica
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A tenant-led initiative is pushing back against a federal Department of Housing and Urban Development program called Rental Assistance Demonstration.
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City partners with Queens libraries in unprecedented census campaign
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The cash influx will help pay for new technology like laptops, so New Yorkers can take the census online, plus staff training, marketing and operational support.
Read MoreAdvocates rally support for Fresh Pond Road bus lane despite opposition
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Buses travel an average of 3 mph during the p.m. peak on Fresh Pond Road between Metropolitan Avenue and Putnam Avenue.
Read MoreAOC talks sex work decriminalization and Queens DA race at Elmhurst market
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Ocasio-Cortez spoke with the Eagle about the Queens district attorney race, the city’s plan for closing Rikers Island and the movement to decriminalize sex work.
Read MoreFormerly incarcerated individuals pose for professional portraits on ‘Headshots Day’
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“This is a beginning, a stepping stone to stay out of the system.”
Read MoreOPINION: In support of County Committee reformers in Queens
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“Two leaders should not be unilaterally determining the function of the County Committee and, therefore, the local Democratic Party.”
Read MoreGianaris urges NYCHA to conduct lead testing in Queens
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The Ravenswood Houses, located in Gianaris’ district, have the fifth-most households with children under 6 but are not scheduled to undergo testing until later this summer.
Read MoreAsian Americans for Equality opens Flushing HQ
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The nonprofit cut the ribbon Monday morning on One Flushing Community Center, a resource hub located in Downtown Flushing
Read MoreQueens artists preview new performances centered on local experiences
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The program “democratizes the traditional commissioning process, which has historically been reserved for a privileged few.”
Read MoreCUNY York’s NASA Aerospace Academy gives kids free trips to the stars
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“It’s more accessible to them than in a school setting.”
Read MoreOPINION: Bring the national Climate Crisis Town Hall to Queens
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One of the most important weapons we have in our fight against climate change is to simply talk about it.
Read MoreAOC stalker sentenced to 60 days in jail
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A Jamaica resident pleaded guilty to criminal contempt.
Read MoreMeng calls on city to start lead testing in Queens NYCHA units
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‘The reported backlog on testing and failure to begin testing in Queens is unacceptable.’
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Get Jazzy with it: Sutphin Boulevard BID to promote commerce through music
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The Sutphin Boulevard Business Improvement District is hosting their Summer Jazz Concert Series in front of the Queens County Supreme courthouse.
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