Queens anti-violence leaders kick off city’s annual Peace Week
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The event highlighted the work of community organizations including Life Camp and 696 Build who diffuse disputes in New York City neighborhoods.
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Opinion: Dissolve the EDC and empower the people on urban development
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“We can make our city work for us again.”
Read MoreOpinion: The road to ending anti-Semitism is long and winding, but it starts in our communities
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We must all come together to stand up and face hate head on right in our communities.
Read MoreQueens Jewish leaders consider community safety after Jersey City attack
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Queens has had a number of high profile anti-Semitic incidents this year.
Read MoreOpinion: End cash bail while forgoing risk assessment tools
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The current system discriminates against poor people.
Read MoreCouncil aides share disturbing allegations of abuse at City Hall rally
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The rally took place as a coalition of council aides attempt to form a staff union.
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Far Rockaway tenants sue landlord over ‘deplorable’ living conditions
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A group of tenants are suing their building’s landlords in Queen Housing Court for what they say is a severe lack of upkeep.
Read MoreTenants’ rights coalition hosts ‘right to counsel’ town hall in Queens
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There is a right to attorney for all low-income tenants facing an eviction in housing court.
Read MoreOpinion: Help and hope for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s
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If you are a caregiver who is struggling, you are not alone.
Read MoreOpinion: New York must divest from climate disaster
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City agencies should not be supporting companies that cause environmental devastation.
Read MoreHe has a housing voucher. Will any landlord take it?
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A Queens man say he has contacted about 150 brokers and agents in the past year, and has run into the same obstacle over and over again.
Read MoreOpinion: Lack of diversity reveals a lack of leadership
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“Top NYPD brass should also be as diverse as our communities,” writes Assemblymember Catalina Cruz.
Read MoreCouncil aides write open letter calling for expulsion of 'serial abuser' Andy King
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They also urged the council to overhaul its process for disciplining members.
Read MoreHindu New Yorkers call on city to make Diwali a public school holiday
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Diwali is celebrated in countries that account for some of the city’s highest populations of immigrants.
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