New councilmembers reflect on surprise visit to Rikers
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“It's not supposed to be solitary, but was essentially being run as such.”
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Queens judges call on courts to go virtual
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A group of Supreme Court justices have called on the Office of Court Administration to shift away from in-person proceedings as COVID-19 cases in the courts continue to rise.
Read MoreAdams announces hospital plan at Elmhurst
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“New Yorkers should be confident that we are stepping up the fight against the Omicron surge to keep them safe.”
Read MoreDOC scales back ‘punitive’ sick leave policy
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Only a week into his new job, New York City Department of Correction Commissioner Louis Molina appeared to be getting along better with the correctional officers union than his predecessor.
Read MorePublic Defenders decry OCA decision to forge ahead in person
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“I'm less effective when I'm scared.”
Read MoreSchools will fully reopen post-holiday, officials pledge
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“Our kids need to be in school.”
Read MoreWhere to get tested for COVID-19 this week in Queens
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“The goal here is to make sure the information we put out there is accurate and people can get appointments.”
Read MoreQueens hospitals clamp down on visitation amid Omicron rise
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“The City’s public health system has kept its patients, staff, and community members’ best interests at the forefront of all decisions made throughout the pandemic.”
Read MoreCOVID spikes on Rikers, services cut
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“The combination of these data indicates that the risks to the human beings in our custody are at a crisis level.”
Read MoreQueens electeds blast city, state response to COVID testing crisis
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“We all should be in a place where we are able to learn from our best practices, learn our lessons and really put forth the protocols and the safety that is needed.”
Read MoreAnti-vaccine protesters arrested in Queens Center Mall Cheesecake Factory
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“I decided to stay, have some cheesecake and now I’m being arrested by the NYPD.”
Read MoreDe Blasio surprises city with vaccine mandate for kids, private biz
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“New York City will not give a single inch in the fight against COVID-19.”
Read MoreAirport testing to remain through the holidays
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‘While LaGuardia will be transitioning to mobile testing, we are also doubling our mobile fleet.”
Read MoreCity to shut down airport test sites as holiday surge looms
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“We recognize that the NYC Health + Hospitals Covid testing site at LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B Garage was utilized heavily by the airport and local community.”
Read MoreDetainees stuck on Rikers, report finds
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“When these detainees' right to a speedy resolution of their cases isn't realized, Rikers functions as a de facto prison.”
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