NYC halts celebrated work program for homeless LGBTQ youth
/
“The city is taking away all intentional investments in the economic stability of homeless young adults.”
Read More
Workers’ rights coalition delivers food to families in Jackson Heights
/
“Working class New Yorkers make up the foundation of our economy.”
Read More‘Clock is running’ — Astoria grocer faces eviction amid COVID-19 crisis
/
“The landlord would rather see dozens of union jobs disappear and northern Astoria go hungry than do the right thing.”
Read MoreSE Queens remains ‘shameful’ omission in NYC’s pedestrian streets plan
/
The city’s “Open Streets” plan still excludes Southeast Queens.
Read MoreFrontline workers serving NYC's most vulnerable still lack hazard pay from city and state
/
“They’re the ones making sure the building is safe and secure. They also happen to be the lowest paid workers in the organization.”
Read MoreQueens pol takes on state nursing home policy blamed for COVID-19 surge
/
“Previous guidance exposed many seniors and essential workers to preventable risk.”
Read MoreCouncil considers curbing delivery app fees as coronavirus threatens Queens eateries
/
“Apps like Grubhub are bleeding our mom and pop restaurants dry.”
Read MoreAttorney General James, local leaders tackle fraud at Queens town hall
/
“It’s important to know there is no cure, there is no treatment, no home remedy and if anyone tells you otherwise they are scamming you.”
Read MoreMore than 81% of social distancing summonses went to black and Latino New Yorkers
/
“We HAVE TO do better and we WILL.”
Read MoreMayor plans park restrictions before opening streets in Southeast Queens
/
“I don’t understand why we don’t have equity with our streets being closed.”
Read MoreLatest dispute with city keeps Arverne community garden from growing
/
“COVID-19 has hit the Rockaways particularly hard which has exacerbated many existing socio-economic issues we face as a community, especially that of hunger.”
Read MoreCops arrest three at Queensbridge Park after impromptu memorial for local rapper King Shooter
/
“The cops started swarming.”
Read MoreNYC car-free streets plan includes three Queens parks
/
“Open streets are going to be another way we promote social distancing.”
Read MoreCramped apartments in Queens make coronavirus isolation a challenge
/
They’re the third-most crowded digs in the country, according to a new report.
Read MoreMaloney and NYCHA leaders call for coordinated COVID response as state and city pass the buck
/
“NYCHA residents should not be responsible for distributing masks and hand sanitizer meant to protect them.”
Read More
