Queens judges lack diversity, report finds
/
“The reality is that the Office of Court Administration does not really understand that the people in the county want to have judges that reflect their population.”
Read More
Ravenswood Generating Station on track to become a renewable energy hub
/
“We have experienced the horrors of environmental injustice. We have lived under the shadows of the smokestacks.”
Read MoreQueens College professor steps down as CUNY staff union president
/
“I cannot imagine a greater privilege than being accountable to people in struggle.”
Read MoreUniversal Right to Counsel for tenants effective next month
/
“This is a tremendous victory for tenants across New York City and a true testament to the power of organizing.”
Read MoreActivists rally for inmate rights in response to scathing Rikers review
/
The people that [are] inside of Rikers Island can’t do very much except tell their family members and organizations like us what’s going on.”
Read MoreQueens lawmaker, advocates back bill to automatically expunge criminal records
/
“Because of racism and policing and prosecution, this system of perpetual punishment disproportionately harms Black and Brown communities.”
Read MoreLocal leaders protest Southeast Queens UPS plant after 10 workers fired
/
UPS stock price has more than doubled over the past year.
Read More
‘Assignment of my life’: Top NY judge oversees reforms to combat court racism
/
“Those of us working on this project owe the highest level of commitment and insistence on excellence.'“
Read MoreQueens leaders tackle anti-Asian hate at QPL panel
/
The surge in anti-Asian hate incidents since the start of the pandemic, including violent attacks in Queens and across our city, is unacceptable.
Read More
New York lawmakers pass bill to restore voting rights for people on parole
/
“Felony disenfranchisement is a relic of Jim Crow America.”
Read MoreNew York's eviction moratorium set to expire without rent relief in place
/
“It would be a tragedy if people were evicted who qualify for the rent relief program because it isn’t authorized.”
Read MoreAOC reintroduces Green New Deal to kick off Earth Week
/
“The Green New Deal has three core components: jobs, justice and climate.”
Read MoreQueensbridge solar program powers homes and job prospects
/
“Green energy jobs will grow and this has positioned the NYCHA residents for more opportunities in the future.”
Read More
