Ballot, and new ranked choice voting format, set in Central Queens special election
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A Manhattan judge upheld ranked-choice voting in the Feb. 2 contest.
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13 for 31 — Field swells in Council race to replace Richards
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The special election is Feb. 23.
Read MoreWith evictions looming, advocates urge NYC to accelerate universal right to counsel
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“Evictions are violent, evictions are cruel and unnecessary, and during a pandemic they are deadly.”
Read MoreQueens leaders condemn profane anti-Semitic vandalism in Forest Hills
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“This intolerable act of vandalism will not go unpunished.”
Read MoreNY’s largest energy storage facility coming to Astoria
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“Utility scale battery storage will play a vital role in New York’s clean energy future, especially in New York City.”
Read MoreQueens-based Inkarayku brings Andean arts and culture to Beat of the Boroughs
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You can watch Inkarayku on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m.
Read MoreAttorneys and social workers vote to unionize Queens public defender agency
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“The goal is to preserve health and safety at this time — better working conditions, fair representation and a higher standard of representation.”
Read MoreCompost coalition fights to stop eviction of Queens organization
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“The city and Parks walking away from community composting is disgraceful and sickening.”
Read MoreNew Bellerose mental health treatment center serves people with developmental disabilities
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People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are up to three times more likely to have a mental illness.
Read MoreCuomo signs measure limiting courthouse ICE arrests
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“This legislation will ensure every New Yorker can have their day in court without fear of being unfairly targeted by ICE.”
Read MoreSocial justice coalition endorses Juan Ardila in bid to unseat Holden in Queens
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Unlike adjacent districts, the race in Council District 30 is a one-on-one matchup between incumbent and challenger.
Read MoreStaff receive COVID-19 vaccine at Elmhurst Hospital, early crisis epicenter
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“This is a heroic place.”
Read MoreSt. John’s Episcopal begins vaccinating staff, 9 months after treating Queens’ first COVID case
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'“They deserve this vaccine, and I hope it brings them comfort to know that they are protected.”
Read MoreProgressive NY lawmakers prioritize parole reform, legal weed and end to solitary in 'Justice Roadmap'
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“New York State has failed to provide our communities with affordable housing, quality healthcare, and robust educational and economic opportunities.”
Read MoreQueens restaurants brace for snowy setback
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“It’s hard when you invest money in hopes that it'll bring in extra revenue and then there’s a new change or modification.”
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