Opinion: Threats to St. John’s Episcopal are deja vu for Rockaway residents
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Howard J. Schwach is the former managing editor of The Wave.
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NYC leaders continue campaign against proposed Rockaway hospital cuts
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“These insane proposals amount to a death sentence for our Rockaway communities.”
Read MoreOne-day vaccine site opens Sunday at Jacob Riis Settlement in Long Island City
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The site will prioritize residents of the surrounding Queensbridge Houses.
Read MoreMayor, candidates and Queens leaders slam plans to downsize Rockaway hospital
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“I am 110 percent opposed to that state plan to take away healthcare services from people in the Rockaways.”
Read MoreAs voters search for vaccines, Queens council candidates become case managers
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“If you’re not tech savvy or you have tech difficulties, you’re not going to be able to do this.”
Read MoreNYC will double staff at Citi Field vaccine site following late-night delays
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Staff is doubling and the site will have capacity for 1,500 vaccines per day.
Read MoreCiti Field wait times last deep into the night for hundreds of Queens vaccine recipients
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“It sucks. But what other option do you have? You have to stand and wait.”
Read MoreQueens Volunteer Lawyers Project continues serving low-income litigants through pandemic
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That hasn’t changed during the pandemic, but COVID-19 did force the organization to make major changes, including a shift to remote legal help.
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NY opens mass vaccine site at York College, largest hub in the state
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State Sen. Leroy Comrie got his vaccine on opening day.
Read MoreNY makes homeless young people eligible for vaccine, but COVID data locked away
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“Minus data, it’s hard to prove a need.”
Read MoreQueens jury trials could resume March 22
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The New York court system is moving to resume in-person jury trials as early as March 22
Read MoreCandidates in Southeast Queens Council race run to tackle COVID, jobs, education and housing
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Nine candidates are running to represent Council District 31.
Read MoreRajkumar bill would increase access to specific COVID treatment
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The legislation would compel hospital to inform patients about monoclonal antibody treatment.
Read MoreAndrew Yang quiet on Cuomo emergency powers as governor attacks an early ally
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“I’m eager to work with both Ron and Governor Cuomo.”
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