Final vote count underway to determine Democratic nominee for Queens DA
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“We have a lot of paper to be counted.”
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Well-known prosecutor Whitney North Seymour, Jr. dies at 95
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“Whitney North Seymour, Jr., was a giant. He exemplified the best of our profession, in its nobility and commitment to public service.”
Read MoreFuneral held in Astoria for detective who fought for 9/11 victims
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For many of the mourners, the loss also was a deeply personal one.
Read MoreA peek inside QDC, Kew Gardens’ ‘horrible,’ old jail
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“There are pretty horrible conditions,” said MOCJ Deputy Director Dana Kaplan in April. “It wouldn’t be approved if we were to seek certification.”
Read MoreTriboro transit line proposal sparks interest among councilmembers along the route
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“The Triboro could help fill in the gaps in City’s public transportation network and deliver a sorely needed transportation option to Queens residents.”
Read MoreFinal vote count begins today in Queens DA primary
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There are 3,552 absentee ballots left to tally.
Read MoreAs Queens Reps rally nearby, pregnant mom’s deportation case illustrates fear among noncitizens
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“We are hoping for her freedom, above all because of her pregnancy.”
Read MoreAG James creates first-ever Diversity and Inclusion Office
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“New York’s vitality is in its rich diversity.”
Read MoreNo cars allowed on this soon-to-be-redesigned LIC street
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The street will be made ADA accessible, have moveable furniture and will also have plants and trees in the area.
Read MoreEchoes of the past, 64 years after last contested Queens DA primary
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“Queens County is the scene of the most outstanding election fight of the year,” the Times wrote in 1955.
Read MoreAstoria funeral scheduled for detective who fought for Sept. 11 fund
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Detective Luis Alvarez appeared with former "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart last month to plead with Congress to extend the compensation fund.
Read MoreNew York bans legal defense that discriminates against gay and trans people
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The bill signing took place as New Yorkers participated in the Pride march marking the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising.
Read MoreHarriet Tubman could receive statue in U.S. Capitol thanks to Queens Rep.’s bill
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A statue in D.C. would provide some comfort to Americans who had hoped to see Tubman’s likeness on U.S. currency.
Read MoreQueens ADAs celebrate legacy of late-Judge Brown
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“I’ve been 47 years in this office. I won’t repeat what my first day was like, but I assure you, if you think things are unsettled now, they’re actually calm compared to 47 years ago,.”
Read MoreOpinion: Climate crisis demands center stage at presidential debates
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“I can’t overstate how high the stakes are.”
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