Queens nurse receives country's first COVID-19 vaccine
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“It’s the light at the end of the tunnel, but it’s a long tunnel.”
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First Queens tenant evicted since March start of COVID restrictions
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“Absent any further legislation, we will see more evictions.”
Read MoreOpinion: Students need afterschool programming now more than ever
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Rachael Gazdick is CEO of New York Edge.
Read MorePandemic continues to intensify domestic violence crises for Queens families
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New York City's 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-621-4673.
Read MoreFlushing developers win key support ahead of council's waterfront rezoning vote
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The rezoning application proceeds to a full Council vote tomorrow.
Read MoreRidgewood service group fundraises to fight food insecurity at new location
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Woodbine is raising money to serve food and pay the rent at their new site.
Read MoreFar Rockaway political staffer vies for open Queens council seat
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LaToya Benjamin is as economic development director for State Sen. James Sanders.
Read MoreIndoor restrictions likely to take effect in ‘matter of days,' de Blasio says
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“This is the last big battle.”
Read MorePublic defenders warn of another Rikers Island COVID crisis
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“A resurgence of COVID-19 in the jails is imminent.”
Read MoreQueens’ Christmas corner cuts the lights to stop the spread of COVID-19
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“It only makes sense. I have thousands of people coming, tour buses, and they’re going to take their masks off to take pictures.”
Read MoreMore than 21,000 Queens students were homeless last school year, report finds
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Overall, 111,000 NYC students experienced homelessness at some point last year.
Read MoreMayoral candidate Maya Wiley outlines community investment plan to stop gun violence
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“The harder we make living for folks, the more violence and gun violence goes up.”
Read MorePandemic fuels sexual harassment against women in food service, report finds
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“Service workers are facing a clear crisis, unable to protect themselves or enforce the safety protocols needed to protect the public.”
Read MoreQueens’ acting borough president Lee concludes unlikely 11-month run
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“Despite staying on much longer than expected, my commitment to serve the people of Queens as necessary is now fulfilled.”
Read MoreQueens criminal court suspends most in-person proceedings as COVID rate rises
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The suspension will last at least two weeks.
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