Meeks asks feds for info as COVID-19 surges inside privately run Queens jail
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More than 16% of inmates at the private prison have COVID-19.
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'Lower expectations' — NYC beaches may be closed all summer, mayor says
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“Hundreds of thousands of people packed tightly together, I don’t see that happening any time soon.”
Read MoreArchitect of NYC hospital closures says city still has ‘plenty of hospital beds,’ despite coronavirus crisis
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“We don’t need more hospital beds in the region.”
Read MoreCOVID-19 cases surge by 700% in two days at Queens’ privately run jail
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At least 16 inmates now have COVID-19, up from two on Tuesday.
Read MoreState set to open COVID-19 testing site in Jamaica
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“People are dying out here and we don’t have time to waste.”
Read MorePARKER: The face of the ‘enemy’ has no color
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For Asian-Americans, fear of COVID-19 is exacerbated by the hateful trifecta of stigma, bigotry and discrimination.
Read MoreStranded in Peru amid COVID lockdown, Holy Cross High grad heads home with help of Queens lawmakers
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“When they lock down in Peru, they lock down.”
Read MoreIn Jackson Heights, living rooms become ‘mask factories’ as neighbors pitch in
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“Many of our elderly neighbors feel so isolated right now.”
Read MorePaul Vallone tests positive for COVID-19
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“I feel blessed to have had manageable symptoms and I am on the road to recovery.”
Read MoreAt least three people have COVID-19 at NYC’s lone private jail
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The Queens Detention Facility is operated by private prison contractor GEO Group.
Read MoreFlushing Town Hall brings the boogaloo to your bedroom and the klezmer to your kitchen
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Why not spice up your quarantine with some Latin boogaloo, or invigorate your teleconference with some live jazz stylings?
Read MoreSpecial election for Queens Borough President set for June 23
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The special election for Queens borough president will take place June 23, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday.
Read More'Overwhelmed’ St. John’s Hospital in Far Rockaway needs 30 ventilators, councilman says
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“It is growing into a crisis and their staff is testing positive.”
Read MoreQueens College names Frank Wu new president
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Wu will become QC’s 11th president and the first Asian American to lead the school.
Read MoreCommunity Board term for new members will begin May 31
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“I will issue the 2020 appointments to the borough's 14 Community Boards in the coming weeks.”
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