More than 21,000 Queens students were homeless last school year, report finds
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Overall, 111,000 NYC students experienced homelessness at some point last year.
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Thousands of low-income renters in Queens at risk from rising seas, report finds
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Flooding will render more NYCHA, Section 8 and other subsidized homes unlivable in New York City than any other city in the country by 2050.
Three South Asian council candidates unite behind Indian farmers fighting deregulation
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“While the farmer protests are on the other side of the world, they aren’t so far away.”
Read MoreMayoral candidate Maya Wiley outlines community investment plan to stop gun violence
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“The harder we make living for folks, the more violence and gun violence goes up.”
Read MoreOpinion: Reinventing our approach to affordable housing in NYC
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Juan Ardila is a candidate for City Council in District 30.
Read MoreGennaro tries to kick GOP placeholder off ballot in complicated Queens council race
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The complicated race for Council District 24 is getting a little more complicated.
Read MoreQueens EDC will use city grant to boost Corona businesses
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“COVID-19 has had devastating effects on our Black, Asian, and Latinx communities and it is important we deliver the resources they need to recover.”
Whitestone’s Ronald Polo brings Afro-Colombian rhythm to Beat of the Boroughs
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Ronald Polo of Whitestone is the singer and composer of Rebulo, an Afro-Colombian musical ensemble.
Read MorePandemic fuels sexual harassment against women in food service, report finds
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“Service workers are facing a clear crisis, unable to protect themselves or enforce the safety protocols needed to protect the public.”
Read MoreQueens’ acting borough president Lee concludes unlikely 11-month run
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“Despite staying on much longer than expected, my commitment to serve the people of Queens as necessary is now fulfilled.”
Read MoreRichards set to take over as Queens borough president after BOE certifies victory
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The BOE certified the results of his election Tuesday.
Read MoreMaloney endorses Neeta Jain in race for open Queens council seat
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Jain, a Democratic district leader, is one of 11 candidates in the special election in District 24.
Read MoreStorefront artworks spark climate crisis conversations in Queens
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“I want people to be more engaged with the issue of climate change and understand how cities are at the center of it.”
Read MoreQueens criminal court suspends most in-person proceedings as COVID rate rises
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The suspension will last at least two weeks.
Read MoreSpecial needs students sue for proper resources during pandemic
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More than 500 families who have signed onto a recent lawsuit filed against school districts nationwide.
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