Eagle and Mayor’s Office urge Queens residents to vote June 25
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In an interview with the Eagle, Deputy Mayor Thompson stressed how everyday citizens can influence our democracy by casting their vote.
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Mayor’s Office files lawsuit against alleged $5m illegal hotel operation
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The complaint names Astoria resident Elvis Tominovic as the leader of the operation, and states the scheme generated $5 million from 60,000 guests at 36 buildings.
Read MoreTransit advocates hail bus lane bill that removes cap on camera enforcement
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Under the bill, drivers who violate bus lane laws more than four times in a 12-month period are subject to a $250 fine.
Read MoreBorough Hall funds $65 million worth of upgrades throughout Queens
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The $65 million will come from the FY 2020 budget that Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council agreed upon on June 14.
Read MoreNew Parks Committee Chair Peter Koo talks Grodenchik, safety and upkeep
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He takes over the position at a time when parks across the city — and Queens, in particular — are in desperate need of upgrades and upkeep.
Read MoreSave the bay: Bill to protect against Jamaica Bay dumping passes Senate
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“Jamaica Bay is a critical natural resource and an environmental jewel that needs to be carefully protected.”
Read MoreE-bikes could become legal across New York with vote Wednesday
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Activists have hailed the bill, sponsored by Queens Assemblymember Nily Rozic and State Sen. Jessica Ramos, as a breakthrough piece of legislation.
Read MorePublic libraries bolstered by historic budget increase
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Under New York City’s newly minted 2020 budget, libraries — including QPL — will receive an additional $33 million, including a $16 million budget baseline.
Read MoreMan arrested for trespassing at Ocasio-Cortez's office
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The New York Police Department says officers responded to a call of a trespasser shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday at the building on 37th Avenue.
Read MoreCity fellowship jump-starts female, POC TV writing careers
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The 10 finalists chosen will each receive $10,800 stipend and with the help of a mentor, they will build a portfolio of at least two sample scripts.
Read MoreDAs urge legislature to pass Protect Our Courts Act, stanch ICE’s courthouse presence
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At least 33 people were arrested in and around Queens County courthouses last year.
Read More‘Ants in an ant farm’ — Queens schools contend with chronic overcrowding
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The reasons for overcrowding are complex — a combination of demographic growth, housing development, shortsighted policy and other factors.
Read MoreNew York state might be getting a new Democratic primary date
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By moving its primary date to April 28, New York would increase its delegate count by 25 percent, to 327.
Read MoreFair Fares helps low-income riders without burdening public infrastructure, study shows
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Reducing transit fares by way of programs such as the city’s Fair Fares initiative greatly benefits low-income residents without overcrowding transit.
Read MoreUrgency inspires big donations in final days of Queens DA race
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Donors are shoveling money into a few of the candidates’ campaign accounts in a last-ditch effort to get out the vote.
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