I'm with the bride: How a former CBGB manager began planning weddings in Queens
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“I think that there are a lot of parallels, you know, between those two.”
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Queens immigrants and activists prepare for potential ICE raids
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“I have to believe that people are taking these threats seriously, that people are scared. This happens to be the district with the highest number of undocumented immigrants in the entire state and so that’s concerning.”
Read MoreRecount begins in too-close-to-call Queens DA primary
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“This election is far from over, with many valid votes left to be counted.”
Read MoreLand Use Hearing opens door for new Queens gyms and swim school
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The board review three new “physical cultural establishments” (aka gyms and a swim school).
Read MoreWorld’s largest hip hop festival rolls into Flushing this fall
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Past headliners include some of the biggest names in hip-hop.
Read MoreLabor leader, Jackson Heights resident Héctor Figueroa is dead
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“Hector Figueroa was a giant in New York State and served as a national leader for millions of Americans.”
Read MoreNon-English speakers struggle to have their voices heard in housing court
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“On the broadest level, it’s a justice issue, it’s an anti-discrimination issue.”
Read MoreCyclists host 'Die-In' to protest dangerous driving, scary streets
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“Safety is the number one priority.”
Read MoreQueens DA primary recount probably won't start until Monday, BOE says
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“We’re halfway there but we still have a long way to go.”
Read MoreAppointment of Brooklyn judge for Queens DA primary hearings designed to diffuse conspiracy claims
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“Certain individuals had cynically implied that elected judges in Queens County could be subject to improper influence from partisan interests.”
Read More‘Extremely inspiring’ US Women’s Soccer Team packs City Hall Plaza
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“I’m so proud to have them as role models.”
Read MoreExisting and resisting: Annual Trans-Latinx March powers through Jackson Heights
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“It’s been very hard for me. I don’t want it to be that hard for anyone else.”
Read MoreQueens DA race recount will take at least 10 days, BOE says
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“The Board has a big job ahead of them.”
Read MoreNew database shines light on young adults in NYC jails
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“More must be done to increase young adults’ access to age-appropriate housing, programming, education, healthcare and trained staff.”
Read MoreNew bill could create canopy of green roofs in NYC
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Comptroller Scott Stringer said the bill would create a “green oasis in the skies.”
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