NYC nonprofit covers rent for families facing COVID homelessness
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“COVID-19 has exacted formidable stress and loss on countless low-income New Yorkers.”
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Pro-cop motorists plan ‘honking caravan’ through Central Queens
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“Oh great, just as the constant fireworks started to die down, now we having a parade of honking cars in addition to the drag racing/muffler cut-outs I’ve been listening to for months.”
Read More‘Too Many Requests’ — New York’s new rental relief website immediately crashes
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“The fact that it crashed within the first 15 minutes is tragic and shows how much need there is.”
Read MoreQueens faces spike in gun violence amid economic and health crises
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“If we really look at the root cause of violence, it has to do with poverty.”
Read MoreCOVID-testing map reveals glaring gaps in hard-hit Queens neighborhoods
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Measure of America and the Eagle partnered to map COVID-19 testing sites in Queens.
Read MoreElmhurst mural honors Queens unity during pandemic
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The piece was painted by artist Valentino Mikalef.
Read MoreLIC-based Asian vegetable wholesaler pivots to meet New Yorkers' needs
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“We have pea shoots, watercress, stuff you can’t usually get at a Stop & Shop or Whole Foods.”
Read MoreJustice reformers call on Katz to uphold campaign pledges during Queens courthouse rally
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“We can't arrest or incarcerate our way out of the challenges that face our communities.”
Read MoreInternational students are welcome at Queens College
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Frank Wu is president of Queens College.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be American? Re-thinking Immigration in a post-COVID world
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Our immigration system preserves a status quo by continuing a racist, oppressive, violent system.
Read MoreLETTER: Queens private jail contractor ignores inmate health during COVID crisis
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“What is being done to address this?”
Read MoreNearly 21,500 Queens businesses received PPP loans of less than $150K
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The small federal loans totaled $602,995,888.
Read MoreCity census team partners with COVID testing corps for Queens outreach
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“Getting tested and filling out the Census are the only ways in which Queens and New York City are going to be able to recover and rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Read MoreMore than 100 New York judges of color sign letter affirming equal justice in court
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Thirteen Queens judges signed the letter.
Read MoreNYC launches virtual youth jobs program amid spike in gun violence
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“The most powerful route to safety is to provide meaningful opportunity to New Yorkers.”
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