Diverse Ozone Park communities unite for public safety
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One of the most multicultural communities in New York City is uniting in support of public safety.
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For Achilles athletes and their guides, running marathons is a team sport
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Achilles International empowers people with all types of disabilities, seen and unseen, to participate in mainstream running events.
Read MoreSolitary confinement rule change would address ethical dilemma for jail healthcare staff
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Rules would address issue of “dual loyalty.”
Read MoreJails oversight board votes to propose limits on solitary confinement
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But the Corrections Officers’ Benevolent Association contends that solitary confinement is the only option for punishing violent detainees.
Read MoreSpringfield Gardens football player nominated for “Heart of a Giant” award
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Springfield Gardens High School senior Jordan Kirkland was injured in his sophomore year, but gutted through months of physical therapy to return to the field.
Read MoreSeven years after Sandy, city seeks approval for Rockaway plan
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Final approval would allow construction to begin on a beach erosion prevention project by 2020.
Read MoreCity Council votes to rein in ‘rogue’ commercial waste industry
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The issue is particularly acute in Southeast Queens neighborhoods, where waste transfer stations are located.
Read MoreState introduces ‘adverse childhood experiences’ training in DV shelters and support programs
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Hevesi’s bill, which was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, marks the first time the state recognizes Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Read MoreMore than 20K Queens students were homeless last school year: report
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“The number of New York City students who experienced homelessness last year could fill the Barclays Center six times.”
Read MoreHere’s how to keep trick-or-treaters safe this Halloween
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Cavities aren’t the only thing parents should look out for when taking their kids trick-or-treating
Read MoreDepartment of Health urges New Yorkers to get the flu vaccine
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It is especially important for adults ages 50 and older, pregnant people, children ages 6 months to 5 years, and people with chronic diseases.
Read MorePharmacies will now notify patients of dangerous medication recalls
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Northeastern Queens Assemblymember Daniel Rosenthal and Southeastern Queens State Sen. Leroy Comrie sponsored the bill in their respective chambers.
Read MoreTeens raise $35,000 for college readiness program
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Over 250 runners, walkers and volunteers zoomed through the 3.1-mile course.
Read MoreQueens woman linked to multiple overdose deaths
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The defendant, a sex worker, allegedly told officers that “she did not do it, her pimp made her do it and it was not her.”
Read MoreFar Rockaway food pantry takes bite out of student food insecurity
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Supermarket giant Stop & Shop has also chipped in to the pantry, providing the school with $10,000 worth of gift cards.
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