Fight food insecurity with FEMA funds for undocumented immigrants: Stringer and Queens groups
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“It’s unconscionable that anyone should go hungry in one of the wealthiest cities in the world.”
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Queens’ Langston Hughes Library named finalist for national award
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“This recognition reminds us of the critical impact librarianship has on a community during challenging times.”
Read MoreNY lawmakers near long-awaited deal to legalize marijuana
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The deal would make marijuana use and possession legal for adults 21+.
Read MoreFlushing busway cuts commute time, DOT says
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“Flushing is a shining example of what a busway can do.”
Read MoreQueens borough president candidates urge JetBlue to stay in Long Island City
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“JetBlue should stay in Queens.”
Read MoreLabor dispute escalates after Queens public defender group unionizes
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The new staff union filed a retaliation complaint with the NLRB.
Read MoreQueens newest councilmember talks COVID vaccines, JFK jobs plan and NYPD funding
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Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers was sworn-in March 19 and gave her first interview to WBAI.
Read MoreQueens residents gather again to counter anti-Asian hatred
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“It is heartbreaking to see the authorities refusing to call it a hate crime when we know it is racially motivated.”
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Queens female judges and lawyers still see sexism in the courts
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“It has been a long road.”
Read MoreTambourine-shaking ex-cop from Queens arrested for invading Capitol
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Former NYPD spokesperson Sara Carpenter turned herself into federal authorities.
Read MoreJury trials resume in Queens, as court system attempts return to normalcy
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Jury selection began Monday in a Civil Supreme Court case at the Long Island City courthouse.
Read MoreBiden backs Meng’s COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
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“We can have mature, nuanced conversations about countries, about viruses, about various issues without endangering the lives of our constituents.”
Read MoreAfter 'egregious' misconduct, St. John's Law cuts ties with top Queens prosecutor
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“I do not want the students to be unnecessarily distracted.”
Read MoreNYC council passes bill to score sustainability of city-funded projects
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“As a city on the sea, we are literally on the front lines of the fight.”
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