Fridge-jacking exposes division in Rockaway Beach
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The fridge was stocked with food for neighbors in need. Then someone stole it.
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Community gardens could play key role in NYC’s outdoor learning plan — if the city lets them
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“Why don’t we partner with them and say we’ll make space available to you.”
Read MoreSt. John’s senior strives for seat in City Council
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“Most people don’t think young people can lead, but we have been leading the social movement.”
Read MoreState senate passes Addabbo bill banning whip-it sales to kids
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When a problem comes along…
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 MoreAnderson wins primary for vacant Southeast Queens Assembly seat
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The Far Rockaway organizer is likely to become the state’s youngest assemblymember.
Read MoreMapping COVID in Queens: Testing expands but gaps remain in former crisis ‘epicenter’
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See where 76 COVID testing sites are located in Queens.
Read MoreEarly Queens results show lead for Donovan Richards, three Assembly challengers
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But thousands of absentee ballots remain uncounted.
Read MoreQueens cop suspended for chokehold on Rockaway Beach boardwalk
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“The horrifying encounter captures exactly the behavior that we have marched into streets these recent weeks to reform.”
Read MoreState kills controversial Williams Pipeline planned for Rockaway waters
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The project planners failed to “demonstrate the Project’s compliance with all applicable water quality standards.”
Read MoreCOVID rates in six Queens zip codes reveal lethal impact on communities of color
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“Our working-class neighborhoods and communities of color are dying more than anyone else in New York City.”
Read MoreEnvironmental advocates rally for a cleaner Queens ahead of Williams pipeline decision
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“In 2020, renewable energy has become the cheapest way to generate power on planet Earth.”
Read MoreLatest 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 MoreFeds fund $114M anti-erosion effort along Rockaway coast
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“While we are all focused on combating coronavirus, we can't lower our guard on the other ways Mother Nature can and has hurt our district. We must bolster the resilience of our shorelines so they are better able to weather the next major storm, and our vital beaches aren't closed due to erosion.”
Read MoreThree Far Rockaway schools now offer Kosher grab-and-go meals
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“We in essence knock down barriers to accessing nutritious diets.”
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