Van Bramer announces bid for borough president
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Current Borough President Melinda Katz is term-limited at the end of 2021, but would vacate the position earlier if she wins the race for Queens District Attorney.
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Some cash-strapped CUNY adjuncts demand ‘$7K or Strike.’ Others aren’t so enthused
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“I really would just like a full-time lecturer job. “That's like my dream. And that would mean that I don't have to get housing assistance every summer.”
Read MoreWrecking ball is only fix for ‘horrible’ Queens jail, city says
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“Demolition is required.”
Read More2020 Census citizenship question cannot ‘go unchallenged,’ AG James says
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James joined a lawsuit challenging the question that could prevent many immigrants from completing the Census for fear of being identified as a noncitizen or undocumented immigrant.
Read MoreManhattan Republican files paperwork to challenge AOC
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He has a tough hill to climb. A river to cross, too.
Read MoreThai New Yorkers celebrate Songkran in Elmhurst
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Songkran is the most important holiday for the Thai community and features family reunions and symbolic annual house cleaning.
Read MoreParticipatory budgeting brings major upgrades to western Queens
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The projects include water bottle refilling stations, updated high-speed Wi-Fi, electrical upgrades and more bus countdown clocks.
OPINION: Chief ADA John Ryan's lecture to Queens residents was a first
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“I have never seen an acting DA criticize the way candidates communicate with the voters.”
Read MoreRamos endorses Cabán for Queens DA in call for ‘transformational change’
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“She shows me we can achieve the bold, transformational change that we deserve.”
Read MoreCambria Heights man faces 25 years for pimping out, trying to kill girlfriend
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Viltus’ girlfriend is transgender, and her case marks the first time the Queens DA’s Office has prosecuted a sex trafficking case involving a transgender person.
Read MoreCity may include dads in family field trip program for detained parents
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“Our off-site visitation program with incarcerated mothers at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan has been a great success, and we are now exploring a similar program for fathers.”
Read MoreWeprin: Judith Clark is a reminder that rehabilitation is achievable
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“Establishing visitation as a right and not a privilege will make our prison system and communities safer.”
Read MoreAOC celebrates new Jackson Heights community center
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AAFE members were joined by U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and State Sens. Jessica Ramos and Toby Ann Stavisky as the group cut the ribbon.
Read MoreState moves to prevent employment discrimination
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The new reform will mandate that employers be prohibited from discriminating against employees or job applicants with ACDs.
Read MoreLetter to the editor: thank you Sen. Addabbo and Assemblymember Pheffer Amato
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Ever since the QCC’s first Queens Day in Albany, eliminating the toll has been one of our legislative priorities.
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