Court officers union urges Congress to curb surprise medical bills
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“Even before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, working men and women were being squeezed by surprise medical costs at a time when we can least afford it.”
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Latest dispute with city keeps Arverne community garden from growing
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“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 MoreVIDEO: Vulnerable NYCHA seniors tasked with dispensing state sanitizer and PPE
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“I’m not supposed to be out here, but I’m out here ‘cause I’m strong.”
Read MoreMTA suspends overnight subway service indefinitely
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“This is an unprecedented time and that calls for unprecedented action.”
Read MoreMaloney and NYCHA leaders call for coordinated COVID response as state and city pass the buck
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“NYCHA residents should not be responsible for distributing masks and hand sanitizer meant to protect them.”
Read MoreCity’s homeless-hotel plan still has holes, advocates say
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“Individualized hotel rooms and permanent housing are the solutions.”
Read MoreVulnerable NYCHA tenant leaders forced to go door-to-door squirting state-issued sanitizer in coronavirus fight
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“Some people have baggies, some people come out with bottles or jars, some people have takeout containers.”
Read MoreDespite COVID-19 risk, Queens nurses provide care and comfort for homebound patients
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“The role we play out here is pivotal.”
Read MoreJudges can now order electronic monitoring instead of bail in New York City
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Some Rikers inmates will go home with ankle bracelets
Read MoreSued by correction unions, mayor calls 24-hour Rikers shifts ‘dumb’ mistake
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“In the age of COVID-19, triple shifts may be a death sentence.”
Read MoreOPINION: Low-income communities of color still struggle to access healthcare in dire times
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“The current funding for MCCAP is not enough to meet the need.”
Read MoreQueens congressional delegation urges Trump to raise funding for virus-plagued nursing homes
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“We need to steer resources to where they can be most effective and boosting resources for our nursing homes and their dedicated staff, now, will save lives.”
Read MorePad thai in Albany? Try the Queens cuisine instead
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“The Thai restaurants in Queens are real Thai.”
Read MoreCOVID-19 has killed more than 200 people at 10 Queens nursing homes
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“We need more testing capability now.”
Read MoreTesting capacity gradually expands in Southeast Queens
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“Testing is crucial for moving us forward as a society during this pandemic.”
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