Queens pol takes on state nursing home policy blamed for COVID-19 surge
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“Previous guidance exposed many seniors and essential workers to preventable risk.”
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Western Queens House hopefuls focus campaigns on combating domestic violence
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“These are not necessarily new, but they need to be put into a comprehensive policy now.”
Read MoreCuomo extends Child Victims Act lookback window due to COVID-19
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A state law that allows survivors of childhood sexual abuse to sue their abusers regardless of when the offenses occurred will extend into 2021, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday.
Read MoreEx-Queens prosecutor sues Cuomo to reinstate borough president special election
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“I think the governor is wrong in canceling the election and I think the people have the right to vote to elect their borough president.”
Read MoreQueens lawmakers call for remote legislative session
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“Nothing about this situation is ideal, but democracy does not pause. It adapts.”
Read MoreQueens judge orders two South Asian candidates back on ballot, with call for inclusive election law
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“In a county as diverse as Queens, with many exotic and unfamiliar names, an expansive view must be taken of what is familiar or diminutive.”
Read MoreEmergency food delivery dispute pits Queens lawmaker against her co-op board
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“Right now, there is fresh food waiting to be delivered while many New Yorkers are unable to leave their homes to go to a grocery store, and the board has declined and denied the delivery.”
Read MoreQueens schools won’t reopen until at least June to prevent coronavirus spread
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The state will make a decision on in-person summer school by the end of the month.
Read MoreMaloney 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.”
Read MoreQueens 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.”
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