Queens environmental groups receive $200K in state grants
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“When we support grassroots efforts to build a greener, healthier, and more sustainable New York, everyone benefits.”
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Two Flushing hospitals treat suspected cases of coronavirus
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The two patients are hospitalized at Flushing Hospital Medical Center and Flushing’s New York-Presbyterian Queens.
Read MoreLegalize It: State Bar calls on Albany to end weed prohibition
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Attorneys file 420 motion.
Read MoreAlzheimer’s bill gets backing from AOC after letter urging support
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The Improving HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act would increase access to information on care and support for people that have been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
Read MoreHealth Department says no coronavirus in NYC, despite scary NYPD warning
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“There are NO suspected or confirmed cases in NYC.”
Read MoreFlushing pick-up league for older adult ballers set to re-open
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A Parks Department spokesperson said the league will resume next week.
Read MoreCity ponders what’s next for Rikers Island
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One proposed measure would turn over control of the island to the Department of Environmental Protection.
Read MoreCity probes Jamaica shelter provider’s ‘truly problematic’ dealings
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“This is not a good situation.”
Read MoreCity opens second express health clinic at Queens hospital
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The clinics treat patients with non-life-threatening conditions and will be open seven days a week.
Read MoreFacing challengers, Maloney launches re-election bid
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Maloney recently became the first woman to chair the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Read MoreOpinion: Invest in violence prevention, not policing
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“Community-led violence prevention programs decrease violence and save lives.”
Read MoreQueens anti-violence leaders kick off city’s annual Peace Week
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The event highlighted the work of community organizations including Life Camp and 696 Build who diffuse disputes in New York City neighborhoods.
Read MoreDOT commissioner blames holiday season for car crash deaths
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Late December often sees an increase in traffic-related injuries and fatalities due to Hanukkah and Christmas shopping, she said.
Read MoreSouth Ozone Park sewage backup caused by collapsed pipe
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Wastewater flooded dozens of basements in South Ozone Park over Thanksgiving weekend due to a collapsed pipe.
Read MoreNYC shifts policy on permanent housing for street homeless
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The city will create 1,000 new permanent apartments to house so-called street homeless individuals.
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