At St. Pat’s For All Parade, It Is Easy Being Green
/
The parade celebrated its 20th anniversary on Sunday, attracting performers, community members and leaders of all ages to the route from Sunnyside to Woodside.
Read More
Here’s How to Choose the Best Metrocard For Your Commute
/
Ahead of the April 21 MTA fare hikes, find out if it’s worth it to shell out for an unlimited-ride MetroCard or just pay per ride.
Read MoreOp-Ed: Let’s Treat ‘Close to Home’ Kids as Members of Our Community
/
“I ask that you not view these teens as thugs or delinquents.”
Read MoreAdvocates Demand Accountability Through Child Victims Law
/
Starting in August, the new law will open a one-year window that enables survivors of sexual abuse to take civil action, even if the statute of limitations has expired.
Read MoreMTA to Cut Staff and Costs Amid ‘Significant Financial Stress’
/
In addition to layoffs, the MTA said it would implement a hiring freeze, reduce contractor costs and get tougher on fare evaders.
Read More¿Qué significa tener un nuevo fiscal en Queens?
/
‘Es demasiado importante para los residentes de Queens para votar por un nuevo fiscal que sí se interese por la justicia sin ayudar a que crezca la desigualdad racial.’
Read MoreOpinion: Sick 9/11 Responders and Survivors Face Drastic Cuts
/
“Tens of thousands of people are being penalized merely because their illnesses were diagnosed later than an arbitrary date.”
Read MoreCM Vallone: College Point Site Is ‘Worst Possible Location for a Homeless Shelter’
/
“The administration’s efforts to address our most vulnerable populations have too often resulted in communities being silenced.”
Read MoreThe Love of Strangers
/
Merle Hoffman, the founder and president of Choices Women's Medical Center reflects on her career in the wake of the the anniversary of Roe v. Wade .
Read MoreTips for Connecting With Constituents and Community Members with Disabilities
/
Start right away on building connections to people of disabilities and disability groups in the same way that you do with other groups of constituents.
Read MoreFrigid Week in Heatless Jail Ends With Mass Protests
/
“This is an injustice. This is inhumane.”
Read MoreAmazon’s Arrival Divides Unions at Council Hearing
/
The battle raged outside the chamber as well.
Read MoreUlrich Hosts Small Business Town Hall on New Sign Rules
/
After the DOB issued a number of fines, Ulrich introduced a city council bill to educate business owners about awning fines and sign infractions.
Read MoreQueens Bar Associations Honor the Legacy of Dr. King
/
Guest speaker Peter A. Geffen described his relationship with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Read MoreWhat Are The Environmental Impacts of the Government Shutdown?
/
According to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), the environmental protections we otherwise take for granted “grind to a halt” during a shutdown.
Read More
