Queens lawmakers rally for ranked-choice voting
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The lawmakers say ranked-choice voting would benefit candidates who are people of color, as well as those without the support of a major party.
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New York City’s free ID program offers new benefits
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New organizations within the program include the The Apollo Theater, The Shed and the Whitney Museum.
Read MoreSoutheast Queens leaders demand community investment after teen shot and killed
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Amir Griffin was shot and killed by a seemingly stray bullet on Saturday night. He was 14.
Read MoreNYC Bar Association 'Approves' one Queens DA candidate
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The NYC Bar published its rating eight days ahead of the Nov. 5 general election — but with early voting already underway.
Read MoreState introduces ‘adverse childhood experiences’ training in DV shelters and support programs
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Hevesi’s bill, which was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, marks the first time the state recognizes Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Read MoreSix Queens CMs call for Andy King’s expulsion
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Six Queens councilmembers called for the expulsion of their Bronx counterpart Andy King for ethics violations and serial harassment during a contentious council meeting Monday.
Read MoreQueens senator calls for body cams on transit cops
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The state has concentrated hundreds of additional MTA police officers in the subway system in recent months.
Read MoreFrom super to shelter — evicted Harlem handyman heads to homelessness
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Carlos Zambrano and his family may become homeless after being fired from his job as a superintendent.
Read MoreThree Queens CMs hit with campaign finance penalties
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Candidates who do not pay their fines are not able to receive public funds in future elections, forcing them to be more accountable.
Read MoreMeng bill would revive committee promoting women-owned businesses
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Meng wants to bring back the Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise, a U.S. government entity that helps women-owned businesses prosper.
Read MoreLegendary journalist, Queens native Gwen Ifill honored with ‘forever’ stamp
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Ifill, born in Jamaica, Queens, was a trailblazing newscaster best known for her work with PBS.
Read MoreOPINION: We must move forward to overcome the stigma of mental illness
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“If we are going to de-stigmatize this medical condition, we need more people discussing it openly and treating it like every other medical condition.”
Read MoreMore than 370 people have died in NYC jails since 2001
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“We’re throw-aways. That’s what we’re considered.”
Read MoreBP candidate Constantinides says city must “do better” with borough accessibility
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Constantinides said he has a three-point plan for fixing Queens’ accessibility issues.
Read MorePharmacies will now notify patients of dangerous medication recalls
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Northeastern Queens Assemblymember Daniel Rosenthal and Southeastern Queens State Sen. Leroy Comrie sponsored the bill in their respective chambers.
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