Hundreds line up in East Elmhurst for free fresh food from upstate farms
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“We cannot have hungry families in New York City, and farmers upstate dumping their product because they cannot sell it.”
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Queens schools won’t reopen until at least June to prevent coronavirus spread
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The state will make a decision on in-person summer school by the end of the month.
Read MoreNYC car-free streets plan includes three Queens parks
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“Open streets are going to be another way we promote social distancing.”
Read MoreAG James, NYC file motion to halt ‘public charge’ rule during pandemic
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“Unlike the Public Charge Rule, this disease does not discriminate — infecting both citizens and non-citizens alike.”
Read MoreQueens Senator Stavisky calls for CUNY to cancel tuition hike
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“The COVID-19 pandemic has had multiple negative impacts on CUNY’s student body, exacerbating and magnifying inequalities that existed prior to the current pandemic.”
Read MoreCramped apartments in Queens make coronavirus isolation a challenge
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They’re the third-most crowded digs in the country, according to a new report.
Read MoreMaloney and NYCHA leaders call for coordinated COVID response as state and city pass the buck
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“NYCHA residents should not be responsible for distributing masks and hand sanitizer meant to protect them.”
Read MoreCity’s homeless-hotel plan still has holes, advocates say
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“Individualized hotel rooms and permanent housing are the solutions.”
Read MoreQueens reps call for co-ops and condos to receive federal relief
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“Co-ops and condos are a critical part of Queens and New York City, serving as homes for so many residents throughout our borough and city.”
Read MoreHalf of all Queens restaurants may not survive coronavirus, says Chamber president
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“If we dither over semantics, we won’t have much of an economy left over.”
Read MoreCity’s homeless outreach plan includes subway station shutdown
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“Our COVID-19 response must prioritize the most vulnerable New Yorkers.”
Read MoreLox to look forward to: Queens bagel shops are delivering the goods
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Get your poppy seed fix at these Queens bagel shops.
Read MoreVulnerable NYCHA tenant leaders forced to go door-to-door squirting state-issued sanitizer in coronavirus fight
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“Some people have baggies, some people come out with bottles or jars, some people have takeout containers.”
Read MoreOPINION: No one belongs on Rikers Island. Ever
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The punishment mindset has not worked, and it is beyond time for a new approach.
Read MoreOPINION: New York deserves universal mail balloting
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We need universal vote-by-mail—and it needs to be permanent.
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