How three ‘State of the State’ proposals will affect Queens commuters
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Three transit proposals will have a major impact on Queens commuters.
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Child Victims Act sponsor moves to extend ‘lookback window’ for abuse lawsuits
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Survivors of sexual abuse have filed 1,360 CVA lawsuits statewide as of Jan. 6, according to information shared by the Office of Court Administration.
Read MorePartisan retweets by Assembly task force may have violated ethics laws
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“Both of these retweets are inappropriate and potentially violations of the law.”
Read MoreEvictions decreased by 30% in Queens last year under new state tenant protections
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“It’s a long overdue reversal, overturning rapid loss of affordable housing over time.”
Read MoreRepublican map-maker enters Queens Borough President race
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Danniel Maio declined to describe many specifics of his campaign until he secures enough valid signatures to appear on the March 24 ballot.
Read MoreEx-prosecutor launches bid for Queens borough president
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After 42 years in the Queens DA’s Office, veteran prosecutor James Quinn is eyeing a move to Borough Hall.
Read MoreKatz names new executive team, conviction review chief
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Katz is the first new DA elected in Queens since 1991, the year late DA Richard Brown took office.
Read MoreTipped workers are getting a pay raise
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Certain tipped industries suffer from nebulous tipping conventions and cultural norms that make tips unreliable.
Read More101 lawmakers sign Hevesi letter demanding homelessness prevention tool
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A total of 59,378 people, including 21,352, stayed in a Department of Homeless Services shelter on the night of Jan. 2.
Read MoreOrthodox Jewish leaders criticize boycott activism by Queens BP candidate staffer
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Constantinides said he “respects her right as a Jewish woman to have her own view.”
Read MoreQueens Borough President special election set for March 24
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Five candidates are vying to replace former Queens Borough President Melinda Katz.
Read MoreFirst defendants arraigned under new Queens DA, state bail reform
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DA Melinda Katz has vowed to implement several changes to the way justice is dispensed and defendants are treated in Queens.
Read MoreA year in Queens land use
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Land use concerns took center stage from Far Rockaway to Long Island City.
Read MoreQueens Democrats endorse Richards for BP as Hyndman drops out
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“We’re going to unite the borough like never before,” Richards said, as demonstrators rallied outside.
Read MoreA memorable year on the roads and rails
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Check out some of the stories that shaped the transit system serving 2.3 million Queens residents.
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