Corona councilmember calls for emergency funeral fund
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“One of the most devastating calls I’m regularly getting is from people who can’t afford to bury their loved ones and aren’t eligible for any assistance.”
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For six Queens leaders, COVID-19 fight is personal
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“Cutting in line because I was an elected official, it’s not fair.”
Read MoreAbsentee ballots for all ahead of June 23 elections, but questions remain
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“New Yorkers shouldn't have to choose between their health and their civic duty.”
Read MoreThree Queens reps urge federal gov’t to include undocumented immigrants in relief package
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“Many immigrants fortunate to still have a job are among the essential employees who are risking their health and safety by working on the frontlines during this outbreak.”
Read MoreAOC: Leaders lack ‘political imagination’ to transform status quo after COVID-19
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“In the wake of this devastation our goal should not be to make things as they were,” she said. “Our goal should be to rebuild in a way that is just and makes things better for people.”
Read MoreQueens reps urge end to ‘antiquated’ anti-LGBTQ blood donation policy
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“This antiquated policy is not based on current science, stigmatizes the LGBTQIA+ community, and undermines crucial efforts to increase the nation’s blood supply as the United States grapples with the coronavirus crisis.”
Read MorePro-bail reform conference invaded by racists who called lawmakers the n-word
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At least five different participants directed the n-word and other racist messages at panelists.
Read MorePaul Vallone tests positive for COVID-19
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“I feel blessed to have had manageable symptoms and I am on the road to recovery.”
Read MoreAOC says campaign raised $82k for local community groups
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“We are so grateful for their work, and we are proud to support them in lieu of our traditional end of the quarter fundraising.”
Read MoreSpecial election for Queens Borough President set for June 23
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The special election for Queens borough president will take place June 23, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday.
Read MoreSilence from bail law champ Gianaris frustrates justice reformers
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“You need to put up or shut up.”
Read MoreWorking Families Party backs Khaleel Anderson in vacant Assembly District 31
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The COVID-19 outbreak has thrown the race into disarray.
Read MoreAOC, Jeffries, Velazquez call on DOJ to release vulnerable prisoners
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“It will be a catastrophe if the Department of Justice continues to proceed as if everything is normal.”
Read MoreQueens Assembly candidates urge lawmakers to demand speedy jail release
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“None have publicly called on the three people with the power to enact the needed policy changes.”
Read MoreWoodhaven district leader candidate posts petition to freeze rent and mortgage
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“Many will lose their jobs or limit their business operations which will make it hard for them to pay mortgages, rent, student loans — any loan.”
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