Astoria funeral scheduled for detective who fought for Sept. 11 fund
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Detective Luis Alvarez appeared with former "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart last month to plead with Congress to extend the compensation fund.
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New York bans legal defense that discriminates against gay and trans people
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The bill signing took place as New Yorkers participated in the Pride march marking the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising.
Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court begins to restrain government forfeitures and fines
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In recent years, prior to its ruling in the Indiana case, the Supreme Court had taken certain steps to restrict excessive fines and forfeitures.
Read MoreHarriet Tubman could receive statue in U.S. Capitol thanks to Queens Rep.’s bill
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A statue in D.C. would provide some comfort to Americans who had hoped to see Tubman’s likeness on U.S. currency.
Read MoreHow to spend July 4 weekend in Queens
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You don’t even need to get out of town to celebrate Independence Day in style.
Read MoreOpinion: Climate crisis demands center stage at presidential debates
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“I can’t overstate how high the stakes are.”
Read More2020 is ‘The Year of the Parks’
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“A year when parks will be safer, greener and more accessible in every single season throughout the year.”
Read MoreOPINION: Paid Personal Time should be a right and not a privilege
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“It’s time we demand more for the nearly one million New Yorkers working longer and harder without a single paid day off to rest or tend to important life events.”
Read MoreOrganizers denounce over-development, real estate industry influence at symbolic site
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The modern zoning code is manipulated, and changes rubber-stamped, by developer-friendly members of the DCP, said organizers.
Read MoreQueens Complete Count Committee continues work in wake of SCOTUS decision
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New York City is home to 3.1 million immigrants and Mayor Bill de Blasio hailed the court’s decision as “a key victory.”
Read MoreMTA will extend discounted LIRR ticket program for another year
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Riders pay just $5 for a one-way fare, no matter the time of day.
Read MoreMinnesota public housing activists warn of NYCHA’s new ‘Czar of Privatization’
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“He’s going to destroy public housing.”
Read MoreOPINION: It’s time for a childcare revolution
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“With average costs surpassing college tuition and median rent, quality child care is unaffordable for most families.”
Read MoreAstoria Houses Senior Center saved from closure after seniors, local leaders speak out
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“They thought it was ridiculous. Some of them were a little petrified, ‘What were we going to do?’”
Read MoreTypo screws up Automatic Voter Registration bill
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The typo got some Republican lawmakers riled up.
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