At least three people have COVID-19 at NYC’s lone private jail
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The Queens Detention Facility is operated by private prison contractor GEO Group.
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'Overwhelmed’ St. John’s Hospital in Far Rockaway needs 30 ventilators, councilman says
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“It is growing into a crisis and their staff is testing positive.”
Read MoreJamaica Hospital 'flooded' by COVID-19 patients, doctors say
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A cell phone video posted to social media shows the packed ER.
Read MoreJets' Quinnen Williams arrested with gun in LaGuardia Airport
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“Mr. Williams respects and follows the law.”
Read MoreQueens congresswomen demand info on unused Puerto Rico disaster relief
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The three members of Congress demanded the documents by March 10.
Read MoreChief of School Safety returns to NYPD after stint in private sector
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“I decided to come back because it’s more fulfilling than the private sector.”
Read MoreSouth Asian legal leaders urge city to make Diwali a school holiday
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More than 550,000 people of South Asian and Indo-Caribbean descent live in New York City.
Read MoreCity officials prepare for new ‘public charge’ rule
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“I think it’s going to radically transform who’s going to get their green cards in this country.”
Read MoreQueens senator proposes more Civil Rights-era cold case investigations
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“Justice must be served.”
Read MoreBayswater hosts Queens borough president candidates forum
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The forum will take place at the Bayswater Jewish Center.
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Rockaway pols and police discuss hate crime prevention
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The leaders implemented the forum series after anti-Semitic vandals scrawled symbols of hate at the Silver Gull Beach Club.
Read MoreMTA, transit union demand stricter penalties for transit worker attacks
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“Our dedicated front-line employees often bear the brunt of ridership frustrations that are well beyond their control.”
Read MoreDe Blasio denounces ‘propaganda’ while calling for bail law change
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De Blasio has criticized the bail law for not giving judges discretion to send people to jail.
Read MoreBikes, buses and ferries — Queens BP candidates talk transit
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All said that moving away from cars was important to minimizing fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions.
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