Queens private jail can’t extinguish coronavirus ‘wildfire,’ councilman says
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“We don’t want to lose lives.”
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OPINION: Low-income communities of color still struggle to access healthcare in dire times
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“The current funding for MCCAP is not enough to meet the need.”
Read MoreAdvocates plan vigil for inmate who died in Queens state prison
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Leonard Carter is one of six state prison inmates who have died from the coronavirus.
Read MoreQueens leaders memorialize neighbors and honor healthcare heroes
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“We are each very much part of a larger whole especially, here in Queens, and we will only get through this together and stronger if we are united.”
Read MoreFrom stage to screen: Queens Theatre moves online
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“Cultural institutions were not built for social distancing. We’re built to bring people together.”
Read MoreQueens Pride organizers cancel in-person celebrations
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“We must do all we can to keep members of our communities safe and healthy right now.”
Read MoreFlushing nonprofit teams up with local eateries to feed first responders
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"Flushing is a microcosm of New York City and its spirit.”
Read MoreQueens left out of federal small business relief, says Queens Chamber CEO
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“Action needs to be taken now to save small businesses in Queens, and across the country.”
Read MoreBayside hospital chaplain handles grief and trauma on the frontlines of the coronavirus fight
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“End of life is always difficult. But this was difficulty on steroids.”
Read MoreThree Queens NYCHA developments will host on-site COVID-19 testing
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“We have a need and a responsibility to get the assistance we need to low income communities.”
Read MoreCity Council introduces sweeping coronavirus relief package
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The City Council is looking to give a boost to tenants, essential workers and small businesses affected by the coronavirus via a relief package that will be introduced during today’s first ever remote Council hearing.
Read MoreCiting COVID-19 risk, judge orders release of defendant from Queens private jail
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“I cannot say the risk of non-appearance is near the risk of death.”
Read MoreQueens teens deal with drastic impact of COVID-19 school shutdown
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“I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I have never wanted to be at school so much in my life.”
Read MoreInmate dies at Queensboro Correctional Facility, one of five state prison deaths so far
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“What horror and trauma must be happening inside the New York State prison system.”
Read MoreInterfaith Vigil set to unite Queens communities
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Queens Borough Hall will host a virtual interfaith vigil Tuesday to commemorate residents of who have died as a result of the coronavirus in the epicenter of the pandemic.
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