Opinion: New York must divest from climate disaster
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City agencies should not be supporting companies that cause environmental devastation.
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Mayor pledges to restore shuttered South Jamaica community center
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The community center closed in 2008 after 20 years of operation, due to NYCHA budget cuts.
Read More‘Overworked and underpaid’ council staffers want a living wage
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“I wish I was the only one going through this, but it’s throughout the council.”
Read MoreMaloney’s Women’s History Museum bill heads to House floor
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Only 5 percent of the approximately 2,400 national monuments honor women.
Read MoreQueens lawmakers free space for more bingo games
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The bill allows community groups, including non-profits and religious organizations, to host bingo games once a week.
Read MoreCouncilmember Moya among Queensboro FC’s first fans
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Count Councilmember Francisco Moya, a diehard soccer fan, among the first Queensboro FC supporters.
Read MoreWorld’s Fair site receives a major upgrade
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The project will provide $24 million in upgrades.
Read MoreCouncilmember denounces churro vendor arrest
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Councilmember Antonio Reynoso, transit advocates and immigrants’ rights groups have denounced the arrest of a churro vendor at the Myrtle-Wyckoff subway station.
Read MoreQueens leaders drive state, city veteran initiatives
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Queens lawmakers have led the charge for veteran assistance reforms.
Read MoreShelter opponents say they’ll sue city over Glendale plan
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But DHS says the process has been no different for Glendale than any other neighborhood in New York City.
Read MoreThe Race for Queens District Attorney: A Retrospective
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Take a look back with us as we reflect on some of the Queens DA race’s highest highs, lowest lows and spiciest moments.
Read MoreJustice reform advocates vow to hold Katz accountable
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The Legal Aid Society urged Katz to stick to her campaign promises and abolish cash bail, establish a conviction review unit and not prosecute low-level crimes.
Read MoreOpinion: Lack of diversity reveals a lack of leadership
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“Top NYPD brass should also be as diverse as our communities,” writes Assemblymember Catalina Cruz.
Read MoreMelinda Katz, pledging justice reform, wins Queens DA race
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“I am so proud to be the district attorney elect of Queens County.”
Read MoreState bill could force city to permit more street cart vendors
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Vendors have opted to sell their wares with no permit, legal or otherwise, risking big fines and having their carts confiscated.
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