Private school bus drivers are mandated abuse reporters under new state law
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Cuomo said lawmakers will “continue to do everything in our power to protect our young people.”
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18K NYCHA tenants faced heat and hot water outages in Queens last year
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In addition to the 18,020 Queens NYCHA tenants who faced unplanned outages, another 15,156 residents experienced planned outages, according to the data.
Read MoreHempstead branch LIRR service will only be available at select stations this weekend
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The service change comes as the LIRR Expansion Project performs its third bridge installation project of the summer.
Read MoreAttorneys prepare to file hundreds of child sex abuse cases as 'lookback window' opens
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Since Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the bill into law in January, attorneys and law firms have fielded hundreds of inquiries from victims of sexual abuse across the state.
Read MoreOld Astoria residents welcome new street cleaning schedule after longtime advocacy
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For two decades, the nonprofit Old Astoria Neighborhood Association crusaded for street cleaning in the area. Now it’s finally becoming a reality.
Read More‘Sunnyside’ set to make small screen debut
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NBC has picked up a show called “Sunnyside,” following characters within the titular Queens neighborhood.
Read MoreCuomo bans workplace discrimination against religious attire or facial hair
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“As New Yorkers we celebrate our diversity and we champion freedom of religious expression in all places, including the workplace.”
Read MoreA dozen Queens pols call for CNN to host climate town hall in the borough
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Queens is particularly vulnerable to extreme weather because the borough contains such a large amount of coastline.
Read MorePeople of color account for 85 percent of fare evasion arrests in NYC
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“The city continues to arrest black and brown people for fare evasion at rates that are grossly disproportionate when compared to rates of white people.”
Read MoreLetter: Young adults in jail need consistent and appropriate mental health care
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“How can we expect to reduce recidivism when we’re compounding the issues that got them incarcerated to begin with?”
Read MoreAstoria concert to raise money and awareness for local family shelter
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At least 16 musicians are scheduled to perform at the Astoria Singer Song Swap.
Read MoreHow would you utilize NYC’s waterfronts? The city wants to know.
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A new waterfront plan will expand the public waterfront and improve water quality, among other issues identified by the public and the city.
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Queens BP contest is likely next race to watch
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So far, two people have declared their candidacy for the office.
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