Queens reformers unveil transparency pledge for district leader candidates
/The pledge includes rejecting campaign contributions from finance, insurance or real estate interests and refusing to endorse candidates in Democratic primaries.
Read MoreThe pledge includes rejecting campaign contributions from finance, insurance or real estate interests and refusing to endorse candidates in Democratic primaries.
Read MoreThe program’s advisory council includes industry leaders that can better connect students with careers.
Read MoreThe NYPD has used the law to deny public access to records of officers involved in high-profile incidents of police brutality.
Read MoreThe opportunity to vote days ahead of the election could prove especially important for immigrants in Queens and citywide, advocates say.
Read MoreThe rally begins at 1 p.m. inside Queensbridge Park.
Read MoreThe coalition also calls on the state to increase funding for public housing, including a $2 billion annual fund for NYCHA, which is in a state of severe disrepair.
Read MoreGov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday that he would establish a state-led commission to build a Cabrini statue.
Read MoreOnly five percent of the United States’ approximately 2,400 national monuments honor women.
Read MoreFernando Cabrera joins a host of hopefuls looking to unseat AOC.
Read More“Ms. Katz’s promised CIU and other changes would place Queens at the cutting edge of criminal justice reform in the United States. But promises are empty without action. The time for action is approaching.”
Read MoreThe law was slated to go into effect Oct. 15.
Read More“They’re built, so let’s use them.”
Read MoreThe proposal comes amid growing pressure from progressive opponents of the plan, which would create a new 1,150-bed jail in every borough but Staten Island.
Read MoreThe proposed 8.5 miles of track stretching from Eastern to Western Queens could benefit 6.6 million riders annually.
Read MoreShooting incidents are also up.
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