Cycling advocates map out expansive LIC protected bike lane network
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The proposal comes amid a rise in cyclist fatalities citywide.
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An unprecedented court battle begins in the Queens DA primary. Here’s what to expect.
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Cabán and Katz’s razor-thin margin prompted the borough’s first manual recount since ballot scanners were introduced in 2010.
Read MoreJamaica NAACP members attend national convention
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The 2020 census and upcoming election cycle were hot topics during the convention, with ten presidential candidates visiting the convention for a forum.
Read MoreAdvocates rally support for Fresh Pond Road bus lane despite opposition
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Buses travel an average of 3 mph during the p.m. peak on Fresh Pond Road between Metropolitan Avenue and Putnam Avenue.
Read MoreNYC’s DAs differ on vacating old gravity knife convictions
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“The statute does not have retroactive language. These convictions are presumed valid.”
Read MoreAOC talks sex work decriminalization and Queens DA race at Elmhurst market
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Ocasio-Cortez spoke with the Eagle about the Queens district attorney race, the city’s plan for closing Rikers Island and the movement to decriminalize sex work.
Read MoreOPINION: In support of County Committee reformers in Queens
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“Two leaders should not be unilaterally determining the function of the County Committee and, therefore, the local Democratic Party.”
Read MoreGianaris urges NYCHA to conduct lead testing in Queens
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The Ravenswood Houses, located in Gianaris’ district, have the fifth-most households with children under 6 but are not scheduled to undergo testing until later this summer.
Read MoreRecount complete, Queens DA primary heads to court
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Borough President Melinda Katz prevailed in the recount, pulling ahead of public defender Tiffany Cabán by 60 votes; Katz entered the recount leading by 16.
Read MoreAsian Americans for Equality opens Flushing HQ
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The nonprofit cut the ribbon Monday morning on One Flushing Community Center, a resource hub located in Downtown Flushing
Read MoreElection board’s partisan make-up is grounded in state constitution
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Melinda Katz leads Tiffany Cabán by 60 votes, with court challenges looming.
Read MoreOPINION: Bring the national Climate Crisis Town Hall to Queens
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One of the most important weapons we have in our fight against climate change is to simply talk about it.
Read MoreMeng calls on city to start lead testing in Queens NYCHA units
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‘The reported backlog on testing and failure to begin testing in Queens is unacceptable.’
Read MoreKatz leads Queens DA primary by 60 votes, but 'the real action' is about to begin.
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“The real action starts next week. That’s when this goes to court.”
Read More‘Expedited removal’ policy could affect Queens residents
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Queens has the largest undocumented population of any borough in the city: around 184,000 people.
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