Meng urges Biden to appoint country's first Muslim judges to federal bench if elected
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“As of 2020, there is to our knowledge no appointed member of the federal judiciary who identifies as Muslim, nor has there ever been.”
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Organizer in race for Long Island City council seat wants to flip NYC's land use process
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“We need to end the ULURP process. It’s a broken model of development in New York.”
Read MoreLatino judges sorely underrepresented in Queens courts, says lawyer group
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“It’s not disputable. People need to see themselves reflected on the bench.”
Read MoreNew York Court leaders double down on plan to cut 46 judges
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“We are compelled to take additional painful and difficult steps such as the decisions regarding certification.”
Read MoreState shutters schools in three Queens neighborhoods, but businesses can stay open for now
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“These clusters have to be attacked.”
Read MoreAstoria political club under name-change pressure seeks community feedback
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Institutions across the country are reckoning with their appropriation of indigenous titles and symbols.
Read MoreDouglaston budget expert Richard Lee seeks seat in Council after behind the scenes career
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Richard Lee says “he knows how to navigate the budget, the single most important document in the city, without needing the training wheels.”
Read MoreMeng and AOC vow to fight for Flushing food pantry funding
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Reps. Grace Meng and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said they would investigate why the U.S. Department of Agriculture is cutting funds to La Jornada and other pantries even as COVID-19 exacerbates food insecurity in Queens.
Read MoreFederal judge extends Census deadline in latest twist for Queens outreach effort
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“The fact is New York City residents need to respond to the census and they need to do it immediately.”
Read MoreDaniel Rosenthal likely running for Lancman’s Council seat
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So far seven candidates have filed to run for the Council District 24 seat.
Read MoreCLE talks court processes resuming
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“We are committed to working as hard as we can to keep the courts moving and do justice for everyone.”
Read MoreHeastie urges NY tenants to 'stop worrying' about evictions, with no details
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“I'm saying to you that there will not be mass evictions in this state.”
Read MoreA mayor from Middle Village? Holden says thanks, but no thanks
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“I was humbled when I heard about this, and I certainly appreciate the support.”
Read MoreConstantinides bill would cross jaywalking off list of NYC offenses
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“Every New Yorker crosses in the middle of the block, but that can end in a ticket depending on your skin color.”
Read MoreNewly cohesive Queens GOP heads into November election
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“Fractures in Queens have been minimized. There’s only a small group of malcontents.”
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