Council Speaker tells Albany to repeal ‘archaic’ loitering law without decriminalizing sex trade
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“This is blatant misogyny. This law must be repealed immediately.”
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Small business advocates continue 33-year fight for rent protections
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“Landlords are denying lease renewals and those are the reasons we are seeing good businesses getting pushed out.”
Read MoreDisability rights advocates allege ADA violations in lawsuit against MTA
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“The MTA’s actions clearly demonstrate that they value amenities like Wi-Fi over serving passengers with disabilities.”
Read MoreQueens DA asks judge to replace defense team in case of man charged in cop’s death
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But the defense team says they should stay on the case.
Read MoreDromm celebrates LGBTQ pride and 50th anniversary of Stonewall
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Dromm, who represents Elmhurst and Jackson Heights, recognized three individuals at the event who have contributed to the LGBTQ rights movement.
Read MoreQueens to host town hall on gun violence
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Through the end of April, there were 43 reported shootings across Queens in 2019.
Read MoreQueens community board rejects city jails plan in unanimous vote
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‘This resolution is opposing very strongly this jail to be erected in Kew Gardens.’
Read MoreOpinion: So, what’s the plan for affordable housing at Willets Point?
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The 23-acre parcel of city-owned land has been dormant for more than a decade.
Read MoreCity shuts down Flushing Yeshiva amid measles outbreak, but lawyer says no students have been exposed
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“We recognize that they are trying to contain the epidemic.”
Read MoreJustice Caruso appointed deputy chief AJ for courts outside NYC
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Chief Judge Janet DiFiore approved the appointment, which was made after consulting with the Presiding Justices of the Appellate Division of the Second, Third and Fourth Judicial Departments.
Read MoreQueens co-ops complain of fines after passage of greenhouse gas reduction law
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"Let's be clear: I don't want your money, I want your carbon.”
Read MoreRichmond Hill street renamed for slain CO
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“The community was shocked by this tragedy, another young man was killed by gun violence.”
Read MoreStepmother convicted of killing 9-year-old girl
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Shamdai Arjun killed 9-year-old Ashdeep Kaur and left her inside the apartment’s bathtub in August 2016.
Read MoreAttorney, 9/11 hero launches bid to primary U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi
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“I wouldn’t want to be a role model for just gay kids. I want to be a role model for all New Yorkers.”
Read MoreState DOT responds to death of 7-year-old in Far Rockaway
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“The tragic incident in Rockaway, N.Y. is part of an ongoing investigation and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.”
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