Hevesi, sponsor of subsidy to stem homeless crisis, condemns Cuomo’s MTA letter
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“62,333 children have become homeless since he took office as governor. That’s his legacy,” Hevesi said.
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As power outages loom, public will weigh in on Con Ed rate hikes
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The controversial rate hike would raise the average monthly electric bill by $4.45 and the average gas bill $17.28 beginning in January 2020.
Read MoreBrandeis lecture recalls defiance of Jewish lawyers under Nazi rule
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The event coincided with the recent introduction of the exhibit “Lawyers Without Rights: Jewish Lawyers in Germany Under the Third Reich” to the Queens Supreme Courthouse.
Read MoreSt. Albans honors longtime civic leader with street renaming
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Cardinal Sandiford, an Army veteran best known for his years serving on Community Board 12, spent nine years serving as chairperson of the land use committee.
Read MoreRidgewood Councilmember calls for resignation of Puerto Rico Governor
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“In light of multiple corruption and ethics scandal, Rosselló’s remarks confirm that he is unequipped to deliver accountability and transparency to the Puerto Rican people.”
Read MoreHomeless New Yorkers and advocates question Cuomo’s call to crackdown on subway transients
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‘To deal with the homelessness, first you need psychiatrists, you need the police, you need the doctors and social workers, too.’
Read MoreQueens seniors chill out at local cooling centers
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“We sat them down and set them up with cold water.”
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Ex-CCRB directors say DOJ decision won’t influence Pantaleo trial judge
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‘She’s very fair and she does try to eliminate the public sentiment from the decision that she makes.’
Read MoreAdvocates to rally for voting rights law outside Cuomo’s office
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“Dozens of voters are at risk of disenfranchisement in the Democratic primary.”
Read MoreKatz and Cabán pledge conviction review as 'flimsy' 1993 murder case returns to Queens court
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“Flimsy convictions, for both violent crimes and less serious charges, reinforce the overcriminalization of our black and brown communities.”
Read MoreICE agents attempt raid in Far Rockaway amid Trump crackdown
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‘We have to ensure that every immigrant in our communities knows their rights and has a plan if they are at risk of deportation.’
Read MoreHere's where things stand with the city's jails plan
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“A 1500 person jail anywhere in Queens in unacceptable.”
Read MoreQueens DA recount resumes with eight percent of votes tallied
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The BOE went through 7,300 ballots on day one.
Read MoreCiti Bike roll out will soon reach these Queens neighborhoods
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“This expansion will help us build a more fair and equitable city for all New Yorkers. Even more communities will have access to this low-cost, sustainable mode of transportation.”
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