Council votes to issue new street vendor permits for first time in four decades
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“Street vendors have been organizing for this historic day for DECADES.”
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Queens candidate 'collective' pledges to support one another — and oppose a rival
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“Today’s event is not about me or any one candidate. It’s about us as a collective.”
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Public defender groups threaten to sue NY to vaccinate inmates
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Less than 5% of the population on Rikers Island has received the COVID vaccine.
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Queens Public Library set to host 24-hour ‘Black Health and Healing’ summit
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“2020 has been a challenging time, especially for Black and Brown communities.”
Read MoreRozic, NYC leaders call for more expansive Holocaust education
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“We have to make sure the future generations understand what’s at stake for our democracy.”
Read MoreBusted water main floods streets near Queensbridge Houses
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“Thank you to DEP and other city agencies here trying to rectify the situation as quickly as possible — now let's invest in state-of-the-art infrastructure.”
Read MoreQueens cop on modified duty after videos appear to show him kneel on man’s neck, Mayor says
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“The investigation has to be completed, and then if there are charges, there has to be, obviously, the due process.”
Read MoreTom Duane, first openly gay state senator, backs Van Bramer in Queens BP race
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Van Bramer is challenging Donovan Richards for Queens Borough President.
Read MoreLess than 5% of Rikers inmates receive COVID vaccine
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About 250 of the 5,225 people behind bars have been vaccinated.
Read MoreWith vaccines limited, 30+ Queens court staffers test positive for COVID in 2021
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A person who reported to work Monday was the latest positive case.
Read MoreLaGuardia leads CUNY community colleges in STEM graduates
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“The number of STEM degrees granted by CUNY colleges has grown tremendously in recent years, with major gains for Black and Hispanic students and women.”
Read MoreBayside St. Patrick’s Day Parade cancelled for second year in a row
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“We feel morally obliged to avoid any chance of endangering our families, friends, guests and the community at large.”
Read MoreQueens Solid Waste Advisory Board gains formal recognition
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“I hope we can get the word out to encourage as many as possible so we can have an even wider reach.”
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