Maloney and NYCHA leaders call for coordinated COVID response as state and city pass the buck
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“NYCHA residents should not be responsible for distributing masks and hand sanitizer meant to protect them.”
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Queens reps call for co-ops and condos to receive federal relief
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“Co-ops and condos are a critical part of Queens and New York City, serving as homes for so many residents throughout our borough and city.”
Read MoreVulnerable NYCHA tenant leaders forced to go door-to-door squirting state-issued sanitizer in coronavirus fight
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“Some people have baggies, some people come out with bottles or jars, some people have takeout containers.”
Read MoreNYC's youth voter drive added nearly 30K students to election rolls
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“It’s a great opportunity to empower youth.”
Read MoreFlushing Assembly candidate withstands only ballot challenge in Queens
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Ken Chiu faced the only ballot challenge in Queens.
Read MoreCity Council holds first-ever remote meeting
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The City Council’s first meeting of the coronavirus era looked more like the opening sequence of the Brady Bunch.
Read MoreSenate socialist says she’ll vote for any Democrat who takes on Trump in November
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“I will be voting for whoever the Democratic nominee is for president and I think a lot of DSA members will too.”
Read MoreMeeks asks feds for info as COVID-19 surges inside privately run Queens jail
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More than 16% of inmates at the private prison have COVID-19.
Read MoreHere’s how the Mayor’s proposed budget cuts will affect Queens
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“There will certainly be more tough choices ahead.”
Read MoreDe Blasio asks Cuomo to clear up Queens borough president confusion
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The confusion began after the special election’s original date was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreAmid coronavirus crisis, Queens lawmaker’s ballot challenge would prompt in-person BOE hearing
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She is the only Queens lawmaker contesting an opponent’s petition signatures.
Read MoreDe Blasio and Cuomo bicker over school closure plan
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“Lord knows having to tell you that we cannot bring our schools back for the remainder of this school year is painful.”
Read MoreCorona 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.”
Read MoreFor 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.”
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