And for Queens residents facing serious charges (to whom he does not seem to want to grant the presumption of innocence), who are remanded by a judge, does he propose they are left on a toxic penal colony? There is nothing progressive about that.
Read MoreThis fear of the “other” is what drives opponent’s motivations to block the shelter from opening. The truth is, we have homeless neighbors who come from our district, including those who have been displaced from homes in Glendale, Middle Village, Maspeth and Ridgewood.
Read MoreEven before the first public meeting regarding Sunnyside Yard, community members raised concerns about displacement related to the neighborhood-building initiative.
Read More“Opponents of the Green Light law have used misinformation and outright lies to claim that the law will make our roads less safe.”
Read MoreIn addition to the 17 cases filed in Queens, there were 251 complaints in New York City’s other four Supreme Civil Courts.
Read More“There are elderly people along the Q42 who have no other means of transportation in and out of their respective neighborhoods without this service.”
Read More“We should learn from another mega-railyard project occurring right now: Atlantic Yards, where a 10-year plan to build has become a 25-year plan.”
Read MoreWhere do New York City Council members stand on the jail plan?
Read MoreBloomberg Philanthropies announced that it would launch an initiative aimed at banning all flavored e-cigarettes.
Read MoreMore than twenty officers ran into the building to rescue victims of the attack on Sept. 11, 2001. Three didn’t make it out.
Read More“We should be increasing opportunity for our students, not taking it away.”
Read MoreVOCAL-NY sent a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio Wednesday outlining their demand for significant investments in housing, education, healthcare and services for young people.
Read MoreSpeakers demanded renewable energy, a ban on fracking and pipelines, and the protection of public land.
Read MoreThere are signs to look out for that will let parents know that their child is anxious about returning to school.
Read MoreMembers of Queens yeshivas are worried that increased oversight would compromise the values instilled through their religion-based institutions.
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