Opinion: The future of Edgemere is bright
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A pivotal vote by the City Council and community partnership began the revival of Edgemere and opened doors of opportunity for generations to come.
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Five Queens CMs have yet to support homeless housing bill
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“Having this set-aside is only a logical step to moving families out of shelter.”
Read MoreFlushing residents push for a path through tangled roadways
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Local organizations have championed several park projects, including a plan called the Kissena Way, which would create a network of pedestrian paths and cycle trails.
Read MoreConstantinides proposes Borough Hall caucus of Queens NYCHA leaders
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“We have to make sure their voice is part of big decisions on land use, parks and capital funding.”
Read MoreVan Bramer: NYC needs commercial rent control
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For those still lucky enough to be in business, it’s an uphill battle.
Read MoreQueens lawmakers question gang database tactics in letter to NYPD Inspector General
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The NYPD credits the database for helping facilitate large-scale raids and driving down gang-related violence.
Read MoreDe Blasio says city erred on Amazon campus deal
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In retrospect, he said, the city should have approached the project differently.
Read MoreBail reform opponents face ‘fear mongering’ critique at Kew Gardens meeting
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“This bail reform law has been a reaction to overreach by law enforcement.”
Read MoreQueens has NYC’s lowest opioid overdose rate, but crisis persists
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Queens’ overdose rate in the first quarter of 2019 was 2.5 per 100,000 residents — the lowest in New York City.
Read MoreFifteen Queens lawmakers say they’re ‘watching’ Amazon warehouse working conditions
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The Queens signatories include both supporters and opponents of Amazon’s high-profile plan to build a corporate campus in Long Island City.
Read MoreNew state law protects rent-regulated tenants from landlord harassment
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Landlords who try to drive out rent-regulated tenants through through certain forms of harassment can now be charged with a misdemeanor.
Read MoreLawmakers, activists denounce ‘sweetheart deal’ for major delivery firms
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They argue that the program loses the city millions in fine revenue.
Read MoreCity files land use application to actually close Rikers jails
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The map change would officially close Rikers jails by 2026.
Read MoreCouncil will consider bill that sheds light on facial recognition and police surveillance
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“We must ensure that the constitutional rights of the public are protected.”
Read MoreCouncil aides share disturbing allegations of abuse at City Hall rally
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The rally took place as a coalition of council aides attempt to form a staff union.
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