Queens borough president race postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
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The Queens borough president special election has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday evening.
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Woodhaven school closed for cleaning due to coronavirus case
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A Woodhaven elementary school is undergoing a deep clean after a member of the school’s community tested positive for coronavirus.
Read MoreCity program subverts the patriarchy one business at a time
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A city initiative that uplifts women-owned businesses has an extra reason to celebrate Women’s History Month this year: the program has reached more than 10,000 entrepreneurs since it began in 2015.
Read More‘It was surreal yesterday’: CUNY and SUNY students grapple with coronavirus shutdown
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“It’s almost like we have to think of ourselves as alumni already.”
Read MoreMayor can order marshals to halt evictions amid coronavirus emergency: Oversight committee
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“It’s such an easy fix.”
Read MoreDonovan Richards urges city, state to delay Queens borough president special election
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Councilmember Donovan Richards has asked Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo to postpone the Queens borough president special election due to coronavirus concerns.
Read MoreActing Queens BP rejects Flushing Creek rezoning in advisory role
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“The scale and scope of the plan will significantly change the landscape of Downtown Flushing.”
Read MoreAstoria eatery opens doors for charitable patrons
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Patrons at Sac’s Place in Astoria will be eating for a good cause on April 30, as the restaurant hosts an annual fundraiser to support local HIV/AIDS service organizations.
Read MoreQueens Public Library cancels March programming
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The Queens Public Library has cancelled all programming for the rest of March amid Covid-19 coronavirus anxiety, but libraries will remain open.
Read MoreBrooklyn Diocese and Christ the King reach deal to keep charter school open
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The Diocese of Brooklyn reached an agreement in a year-long dispute with Christ the King High School Tuesday that will enable a charter school and day care to continue operating on the Catholic school’s campus in Middle Village.
Read MoreDon’t be a Grouch — fill out the census
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The census is for all New York City residents — even trash can-dwellers.
Read MoreCity’s black firefighter organization backs Crowley for borough president
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An organization representing black FDNY firefighters has endorsed former Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley to be the next Queens borough president.
Read MoreLeading good government group endorses Richards for Queens borough president
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“Throughout our interview process he demonstrated a depth of understanding of land-use issues and a vision for equitable development in Queens.”
Read MoreCoronavirus prompts Queens pols to cancel petitioning and in-person campaigning
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“My campaign is immediately suspending efforts to collect further petition signatures for ballot access.”
Read MoreQueens borough president election is still on, despite covid fears
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The Queens borough president special election is still on, for now.
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