‘Ants in an ant farm’ — Queens schools contend with chronic overcrowding
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The reasons for overcrowding are complex — a combination of demographic growth, housing development, shortsighted policy and other factors.
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Queensbridge DA forum is next phase in huge get-out-the-vote campaign
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“The most exciting part is the race for a progressive DA has really captured the minds of a lot of residents.”
Read MoreNew York state might be getting a new Democratic primary date
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By moving its primary date to April 28, New York would increase its delegate count by 25 percent, to 327.
Read MoreFair Fares helps low-income riders without burdening public infrastructure, study shows
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Reducing transit fares by way of programs such as the city’s Fair Fares initiative greatly benefits low-income residents without overcrowding transit.
Read MoreCitizens Union prefers Gregory Lasak for Queens DA
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“Gregory Lasak’s impressive track record as a prosecutor and judge make him the best candidate to lead the Queens County District Attorney’s office.”
Read MoreDe Blasio, Johnson agree on 2020 budget; will fund public defender pay parity
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Other features of the budget include $60 million toward retrofitting city government buildings for the city’s Green New Deal initiative and $5 million toward Vision Zero.
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Advocates urge State Senate to pass criminal record relief for trafficking victims
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Advocates and attorneys now recognize that traffickers force their immigrant victims to perform various crimes in addition to sex work, such theft and drug offenses.
Read MoreLeader in re-entry services talks Layleen Polanco, closing Rosie’s and city jails plan
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“We don’t think that someone should have to sit on Rikers because they’re homeless and don’t have somewhere to go … “
Read MoreIt’s In Queens! June 14 - 16
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Outdoor goes indoors. New works complement golden oldies. Loud gets silent. Dogs mix with birds. Esoteric becomes pop.
Read MoreOPINION: The real test for our new district attorney
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“Will our Chief Law Enforcement Officer continue to tolerate the totally lawless environment that is Rikers Island … ?”
Read MoreNY State Court Reporters Association addresses reporting shortage at Queens summit
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the sector is set to grow only three percent by 2026, though the demand is far higher.
Read MoreRenowned artist opens new art center in LIC
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The venue will become one of the largest privately-owned art centers in the neighborhood.
Read More‘Because I’m an idiot:’ Stray shooter sentenced for accidentally wounding LIC teacher
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When asked by police how many times he shot the gun during the shooting, Brown replied, “Well, how many shell casings did you find?”
Read MoreJustice Eng and Seymour James highlight Eagle’s Queens DA forum
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The forum will take place at St. John’s University’ Little Theater on Thursday, June 13 at 6 p.m.
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